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…
OSHA
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…
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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…
Safety
Focus on Safety: How Microlearning Builds a Stronger Workplace Safety Culture
Building a Stronger Safety Culture: Why Microlearning is the Future of Workplace Training In today’s fast-paced world, safety can’t be treated as a one-time box to check. For industries where the smallest mistake can lead to major consequences, companies need a smarter way to keep their teams alert, engaged, and…
Federal Motor
FMCSA Extends CDL Medical Card Waiver: What Employers Need to Know
On August 21, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced an important modification to its waiver regarding Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) medical certification. Previously, CDL holders were permitted to rely on the paper copy of their Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC or “medical card”) for 15 days following their DOT…