http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/feed News for Safety Directors en-us Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:01 America/Denver Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:01 America/Denver http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Ray James hand coded awesome rss generator yo! editor@safetyasaservice.com webmaster@safetyasaservice.com http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Fleet-Management-/Doubletrailer-trucks-save-transport-costs$800774704.htm The transportation industry is realizing its environmental impact and is looking to reduce its carbon footprint by finding cost-effective solutions. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800774704 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucking-Safety-and-Compliance/Town-meeting-focuses-on-safety$800772184.htm Snowbridge Roto-Rooter of Breckenridge, Colorado, is teaming up with the Colorado Motor Carriers Association of Denver to host a truck town meeting and safety seminar. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800772184 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucker-Health-/HTAA-pays-drivers-to-stay-healthy$800769228.htm The HTAA is starting a $20 million program that will pay 10,000 commercial drivers more than $800 each if they lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800769228 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucker-Health-/Rolling-Strong-and-Healthy-Vending-Management-to-give-truckers-more-healthy-snacks$800767968.htm In recent years, trucker health has been a major concern, with many drivers suffering from obesity and sleep apnea. A new partnership between Rolling Strong and Healthy Vending Management is looking to ease those concerns. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800767968 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucking-Industry-News/Truck-driver-training-creates-new-jobs-for-many-Americans$800759751.htm A truck driver training school in Springfield, Missouri, is opening up new opportunities for local students who are looking for a new career, reported the Springfield News-Leader. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800759751 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucker-Health-/Freightliner-Trucks-contributes-to-the-2012-Rolling-Strong-Driver-Wellness-Tour$800759749.htm With the 2012 Rolling Strong Driver Wellness Tour in full swing, Freightliner Trucks recently announced its plan to team up with Rolling Strong to improve the initiative and advocate greater awareness of trucker health issues. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800759749 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucking-Safety-and-Compliance/Reddaway-honored-for-safe-trucking$800759016.htm Pacific Northwest regional carrier Reddaway Trucking was recently honored by the California Trucking Association and the Colorado Motor Carriers Association for its and excellence in truck driving safety over the past year. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800759016 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucking-Safety-and-Compliance/Webtech-sees-successful-deployment-of-its-Quadrant-Manager$800758877.htm Fleet management leader Webtech Wireless recently demonstrated how one of its products improves productivity for construction projects, as well as truck driving safety. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800758877 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucker-Health-/FMSCA-to-create-registry-for-healthcare-professionals-to-trucking-industry$800756988.htm In an effort to advance trucker health initiatives, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently announced plans to require special training for healthcare professionals that examine truck drivers. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800756988 http://www.safetyasaservice.com/news/Trucking-Safety-and-Compliance/Solutias-window-film-approved-by-the-DOT$800756786.htm One of the greatest truck driving safety concerns is harmful UVA rays that can get into drivers' eyes and cut down their sight lines and visibility. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:07:50 America/Denver 800756786