Entries by Jesse Mullinax

Project 61: Health and Wellness for the Long Haul

Project 61 is helping bring greater attention to the serious health challenges facing professional truck drivers. Its new 16-part Driver Health Video Series gives CDL drivers practical guidance on nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and preventive health. The training is designed around the realities of life on the road, making healthier choices feel more achievable and relevant. By adding the series to the INFINITI Fleet Safety Training catalog, fleets can easily assign, track, and reinforce driver wellness education. Together, INFINITI and Project 61 are working to help drivers live longer, healthier, and safer lives.

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Webinar Replay Video 117: Driver Orientation is Not a Handoff

Driver Orientation is Not a Handoff because successful onboarding should begin an ongoing relationship built on training, communication, and support. In this webinar, Bill Dorfner, Todd Womble, and Gavin Holloway explain how Savannah Logistics Group prepares drivers for safety, financial stability, and long-term success. Driver Orientation is Not a Handoff when fleets treat drivers as valued business partners instead of simply handing them keys and a first dispatch. A thorough orientation can reduce confusion, strengthen safety culture, improve retention, and prevent costly operational problems. Discover how investing more time in drivers from day one can create safer, happier, and more successful teams.

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Is there a truck driver shortage?

The question “Is there a truck driver shortage?” has a more complicated answer than simple hiring numbers suggest. The industry is facing a shortage of qualified, compliant, experienced, and retainable drivers, not just a lack of CDL holders. High turnover, retirements, difficult working conditions, medical disqualifications, drug violations, and stricter enforcement are shrinking the available driver pool. Fleets can respond by improving pay structures, home time, onboarding, compliance education, driver health, and career growth opportunities. Long-term success depends on retaining good drivers, reducing preventable disqualifications, and building a stronger safety-first culture.

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Bus Driver Fatigue Safety Tips for School Bus Drivers

Bus driver fatigue can affect focus, reaction time, judgment, and route awareness. Warning signs include yawning, heavy eyelids, irritability, lack of focus, missed hazards, and difficulty tracking speed or procedures. With the right break protocols, supervisor communication, and school bus safety training, districts can help drivers respond before fatigue becomes a serious safety risk.

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Safety Manager Top 5 Challenges

Safety managers face daily challenges as they balance company needs, worker safety, compliance requirements, and the paperwork needed to keep operations protected. Common issues include resistance to policy changes, the need to stay proactive, keeping up with changing safety standards, managing documentation, and proving the value of safety investments. INFINITI helps safety managers address these challenges with training tools, cloud-based documentation, regulatory tracking, and support from a Client Success Team. The Safety Manager Training Event also gives transportation professionals a chance to learn from experts, network with peers, and gain hands-on experience with INFINITI’s safety management system. With the right tools and support, safety managers can reduce incidents, improve compliance, and build a stronger safety culture.

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INFINITI July 2026 Catalog & Video Release

The July 2026 Catalog includes new and updated safety training videos for school bus, trucking, and warehouse teams. Topics include school bus driver basics, general knowledge test prep, and student management. Trucking lessons cover silica exposure, health risks, and employer safety responsibilities. Warehouse videos focus on heat stress, power tool handling, heavy equipment use, and material handling. These short training videos help employees improve safety, reduce hazards, and follow workplace best practices.

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CSA Score Reduction, How to Challenge FMCSA Crash Rulings

FMCSA score reduction can help motor carriers protect their CSA scores when crashes are determined to be non-preventable. Through the DataQs system, eligible crashes can be reviewed and potentially removed from a carrier’s safety performance score. This gives drivers and carriers a fairer way to challenge crash rulings that may not reflect actual fault. Strong documentation, including police reports, photos, dashcam footage, and training records, can improve the review process. INFINITI’s Training Management System helps fleets reduce violations, strengthen compliance, and support safer driver behavior.

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Cybersecurity for Trucking Webinar

Cybersecurity for Trucking is no longer just an IT concern. It is now a critical part of protecting trucking operations, customer communication, driver productivity, cargo security, and company finances. In this webinar, Rudy Vazquez of TechBit Solutions explains how fake invoices, compromised accounting emails, exposed passwords, fake broker loads, and system downtime can quickly disrupt a fleet. Cybersecurity for Trucking matters because one weak password or one busy employee clicking the wrong link can lead to lost revenue, delayed freight, stolen data, and damaged customer trust. Trucking companies that take proactive steps now can reduce risk, protect their people, and keep their operations moving before a cyberattack becomes a business crisis.

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How Schools Can Address Bus Driver Shortages

Bus Driver Shortages continue to create major challenges for school districts across the country, affecting routes, schedules, and overall operations. Traditional hiring methods are no longer enough to solve Bus Driver Shortages, especially as competition for CDL drivers increases across multiple industries. Districts must shift toward proactive solutions that focus on building a reliable pipeline of future drivers. Introducing ELDT theory training to students before graduation helps prepare them for real-world driving roles while reducing onboarding time. By addressing Bus Driver Shortages early, schools can create long-term stability and improve transportation reliability.

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Online Video FERPA Training

FERPA compliance is a critical aspect of maintaining student privacy in educational institutions across the United States. The law’s comprehensive framework ensures that sensitive student information remains protected while allowing necessary access for educational purposes. Educational institutions must carefully balance the need for information sharing with privacy protection, making FERPA training essential for all staff members. The act’s provisions have evolved to address modern challenges, including digital record-keeping and online learning environments. Understanding and implementing FERPA guidelines helps create a secure and trustworthy educational environment where student privacy rights are respected and protected.

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