Elliott Safety Services, LLC

08/04/2025

Are you ready for CVSA's Brake Safety Week?

Law enforcement personnel in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, educate drivers and motor carriers about the importance of brake safety…

05/14/2025

CVSA Roadcheck is underway!

From May 13-15, commercial motor vehicles and drivers may be inspected by CVSA-certified inspectors at weigh/inspection stations, temporary sites, mobile patrols and other locations throughout North…

04/21/2025

It is great to see action to combat the massive increase in cargo theft that has been plaguing the transportation industry with the recently introduced Combating Organized Retail Crime Act by Sen. Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Masto (D-Nevada) and similar legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

CargoNet estimated an increase of cargo theft incidents of 57% in 2023 and another 10% in the first quarter of 2024. Having dealt with multiple cargo theft incidents over the years, this is huge problem where carriers and brokers are in need of help! It is good to see movement to address this national problem.

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04/09/2025

According to ATRI's 2024 Operational Cost of Trucking Report, insurance premiums for auto liability and cargo increased an average of 12.5% in 2023 and 9.8% in 2024. Many carriers incur deductible expenses and when combined with insurance premiums, many carriers are experiencing operating costs for insurance and claims reaching as high as $0.20 per mile for 5-25 truck fleets and $0.13 per mile for 251-1,000 truck fleets according to ATRI.

Carriers can combat these increases and maximize their ROI, morale, productivity, and operational efficiency by implementing robust Safety Programs. Companies that value Safety as an integral member of their operations will typically control their insurance and claim costs better than others.

Expanding Truck Parking at Public Rest Areas“ATRI’s research underscores the importance of public sector truck parking and provides multiple tools for states to evaluate their progress in meeting this critical industry need,” said Alix Miller, Florida Trucking Association President and CEO. .....

04/04/2025

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) new Out-of-Service Criteria went into effect on April 1st. There are 15 changes that have been incorporated into the North American Standard Inspection Program that impact Commercial Motor Vehicles and CMV Operators.

The 2025 out-of-service criteria replace and supersede all previous versions.

03/24/2025

March at NMPHC was all about fire drills and building inspections, with great teamwork from the New Albany and Corinth staff!

03/04/2025

I'm excited to launch my Safety Consulting Business. If you are in the Transportation or Heavy Construction Industries and are in need of Safety Consulting Services or Expert Witness designation, please reach out and we can discuss your needs!