Read the Reg: What FMCSA Requires for Driver Training Here’s the problem: There’s no one-size-fits-all FMCSA regulation for ongoing driver training—but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. Driver training responsibilities are spread across multiple FMCSA parts, including: 49 CFR Part 380 – Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements…
Federal Motor
Vehicle Maintenance Gaps & Inspection Failures
Vehicle Maintenance Gaps & Inspection Failures Read the Reg —Vehicle Maintenance Gaps & Inspection Failures From the team at SafetyTXT.com | “Focus on Safety” Read the Reg: FMCSA Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Requirements Every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) must be properly maintained, inspected, and repaired—and it’s not optional….
Federal Motor
Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and Retention
Read the Reg: FMCSA Driver Qualification Requirements Let’s start with the regulation. Under 49 CFR Part 391, the FMCSA lays out the rules for driver qualifications, including: §391.11: General qualifications of drivers §391.23: Investigations and inquiries (background checks) §391.25: Annual review of driving record §391.51: Maintaining driver qualification files…
Federal Motor
Misclassification of Drivers (Independent Contractor vs Employee)
Read the Reg —Misclassification of Drivers (Independent Contractor vs Employee) From the team at SafetyTXT.com | “Focus on Safety” Read the Reg: Understanding Driver Classification Under Federal Law Classifying drivers correctly as employees or independent contractors (ICs) is more than an accounting decision — it’s a legal obligation. The…
Federal Motor
High-Risk Driver Behavior – Speeding, Tailgating, and Aggression
Read the Reg —High-Risk Driver Behavior – Speeding, Tailgating, and Aggression From the team at SafetyTXT.com | “Focus on Safety” Read the Reg: FMCSA Behavioral Expectations for Commercial Drivers High-risk driving behaviors are a top cause of crashes — and a top target in lawsuits. The FMCSA outlines…
Federal Motor
Read the Reg: Are Your Vehicles Really Road-Ready? (FMCSA §396.11)
Read the Reg: Are Your Vehicles Really Road-Ready? (FMCSA §396.11) Welcome back to “Read the Reg”, the blog series where we cut through the legal jargon of FMCSA and OSHA rules to deliver clear, actionable insights for safety and risk management. This week, we turn our attention to a regulation…
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The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO)
Welcome back to “Read the Reg”, where we break down complex safety rules into clear, actionable insights for your business. This week’s focus is one of OSHA’s most cited—and most life-saving—standards: 1910.147 – The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout, or LOTO). 🧾 Regulation Summary: What 1910.147 Says OSHA 1910.147 requires…
Federal Motor
Read the Reg: Are Your Drivers Qualified? (FMCSA §391.11)
Watch the VLOG or Read the Blog (below): Read the Reg: Are Your Drivers Qualified? (FMCSA §391.11) Welcome to the first official edition of “Read the Reg”—the blog series that takes the mystery out of complex regulations and puts compliance in your hands. This week, we dive into one of…
Safety
Read the Reg: A New Way to Master Safety Regulations
Watch the VLOG or Read the Blog! Welcome to “Read the Reg”—a weekly series by SafetyTXT that goes beyond the surface of safety and compliance. Designed for decision-makers, risk managers, and safety professionals, this blog delivers more than just summaries—we connect the dots between regulation, real-world interpretation, and business…
Safety
What Focus Means to SafetyTXT
At SafetyTXT, we believe that safety training isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a culture, a mindset, and a commitment. That’s why we developed the “Focus on Safety” program with one powerful acronym at its core: FOCUS. Each letter in FOCUS is more than just a reminder; it’s a foundational principle guiding…