Transportation Manager's Dispatch

Oh, no! A recent recall of sleep apnea machines could cause some of your commercial motor vehicle operators to lose their medical exemptions. Nearly 4 million devices made by Philips Respironics were recently recalled, raising questions as to …

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“Hey, do you remember that guy who applied for the train crew position?” asked Regina, the operations manager.” “What guy? The one who had a brain aneurysm?” asked Adam, the transportation manager. “That’s the one,” Regina said, nodding her head. …

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You’ve probably heard that the Biden administration has issued a bunch of executive orders that target the transportation industry. But what will these orders mean for you? In short, the executive orders could lead to schedule changes for railroads …

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Manager’s insight: When a worker complains about the potentially inappropriate behavior of a colleague, it’s best to investigate the allegations. If you find that the claims have merit, take effective action right away. What happened: A trucking …

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Manager’s insight: Contract workers with temporary or transitory connections to seafaring vessels don’t typically qualify as seamen under the federal Jones Act, which allows bona fide seamen to sue their employers for personal injury damages if …

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You’re not alone if your commercial vehicle operators have failed more drug and alcohol tests this year than they did last year. Here’s the deal: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has reported a whopping 71% increase in the …

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