DOT – Hours of Service Regulation

DOT – Hours of Service Regulation

The US Department of Transportation has various regulations intended to keep America’s highways safe. These regulations, known as “Hours of Service” can be found in 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 395, and applies to anyone who operates a commercial motor vehicle...
Bloodborn Pathogens

Bloodborn Pathogens

Bloodborne Pathogens are disease producing bacteria. Defined by OSHA as Pathogenic Microorganisms present in human blood that can lead to diseases. The most common types are HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. They can only be transmitted to you if you physically make...
First Aid for Tow Truck Operators

First Aid for Tow Truck Operators

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151(b), if a medical facility is not in near proximity of the workplace, someone at the workplace must have First Aid training and give some level of Medical attention as quickly as possible. Near proximity depends on the types of...
Commercial Driver Qualifications

Commercial Driver Qualifications

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is any vehicle with a gross weight rating greater than 10,001 pounds that is used in interstate commerce or a vehicle that hauls hazardous materials that requires placards. If you operate a CMV, you must be qualified as a commercial...