You need to make sure your moving businesses is up to date with policy changes and implementations, which could have an effect on your business. You must be aware of any potential changes that could help or hinder your future business plans. Congress is taking the first steps at two policies, which could affect moving businesses.
Many businesses created social media policies a few years ago, but the problem is times have changed and these policies could now be outdated. Getting them updated is key if you want to ensure that your employees are adhering to company policies.
A new development in the Hours of Service rule is underway. A study has been called by Congress to look into a related ruling that was passed in 2013. The questions that are being studied include any safety aspects, health of the driver, and the possibility of fatigue. At the conclusion to this study, then the ruling will go back into effect. Depending on the outcome of the study, there may or may not be any changes which will need to occur before this is reinstated.
Understanding all of the rules and regulations of running a business is never easy as they change from state to state. Now in Philadelphia, the government is preparing to change some of the labor regulations and this could cause some business issues with regard to employment.
It is important that every truck driver is qualified to a certain level before they should be allowed to drive on the public highways. With more and more items transported across America, it is even more important that these basic skills are required by law to prevent unqualified, or poorly qualified, truck drivers from taking to the roads.
It is important that the FMCSA ensures that businesses know and understand the rules in regard to the safe use of vehicles on the roads. If moving businesses are able to understand what they need to do to improve their safety record, they are more likely to act on the information rather than being confused and letting things slide.
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