There’s no doubt there are still a lot of questions surrounding CSA 2010 and what affect it will have on the trucking industry. But there is also a level of optimism surrounding it, as well. In this video, Steve Niswander, VP Safety Policy & Regulatory Relations at Groendyke Transport, discusses the reasons behind his apprehension for CSA, while making it clear that he also has praise for the new government program.
How does CSA differ from SafeStat? Will CSA limit carriers as to the type of drivers they can hire? How has CSA changed the landscape for drivers? These are three of the questions PeopleNet’s Product Manager, Jim Angel, discusses in this wide ranging discussion on CSA 2010.
CSA 2010 is going to have a profound impact on the trucking industry, but the real problem lies in the fact that there are still a number of carriers that haven’t realized it yet. Steve Niswander, VP Safety Policy & Regulatory Relations at Groendyke Transport, isn’t one of them. In this insightful interview, Niswander provides insight into how CSA 2010 might affect a carrier’s insurance rates, why carriers shouldn’t be sharing their CSA numbers just yet, and why CSA might just have some carriers throwing up their hands and calling it a day.
As startling as this may sound, Eric Stengle, Regional Director at Occupational Sleep Apnea Solutions, believes that it’s actually cheaper to treat a driver with sleep apnea than it is to fire and replace them. Stengle also discusses the best way to rollout an effective sleep apnea program – from easing your drivers into the discussion to leveraging drivers within your fleet who are already being treated for the sleep disorder.
Seatbelts were invented by George Cayley over a century ago but didn’t become commonplace until 1958 when Saab made them standard in every vehicle. What started as a simple safety strap across the driver’s lap quickly evolved to three-point lap-and-sash belt, then to five six and even seven-point-harnesses. Kevin Tribbett, Heavy Truck Sales Manager at Lifeguard Technologies discusses how what started as a simple strap continues to evolve and take on an even greater role in the drive to increase driver and passenger safety - especially in the trucking industry.
