NBIS Blog

The NBIS blog gives current, specific, and highly relevant information on issues related to the crane, rigging, specialized transportation, and concrete pumping industries.

CVSA, FMCSA, HOS, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

FMCSA Releases HOS Updates

On June 1, 2020, FMCSA revised the hours of service (HOS) regulations to provide greater flexibility for drivers without adversely…

Insurance, Risk Management, Specialized Transport

Preview: NBIS at the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Specialized Transport

Four Essential Questions to Ask Your Agent About Your Renewal Quote

Risk Management, Safety Culture, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

Telematics and Tech in Transportation

Telematics & technology A tried and true track to managing driver risk by Bill Hebron Back in 2012, Congress enacted…

Crane & Rigging, SC&RA, Uncategorized

SC&RA Crane and Rigging Workshop Taking Place Online in 2020

The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) has just announced that it will be conducting the 2020 edition of its…

Insurance, Uncategorized

Meet Carlos Garbiras, NBIS’ New Business Development Manager, West

FMCSA, Specialized Transport

FMCSA Announces Adoption of Crash Accountability Program

A pilot program allowing commercial drivers and carriers to submit data review requests and notate “not preventable” crashes becomes permanent…

Concrete Pumping, Inspections, Risk Management

Preparing for Concrete Pump Inspections

In the spirit of our recent webinar and commentary on how heavy haulers can prepare for increased DOT audits, we…

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Education, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Specialized Transport, Training, Uncategorized

No Time Like the Present: Leveraging Downtime and Online Training to Build Safety Culture

Training is always important, but sometimes it’s difficult to fit it in. With stay-at-home orders in place in most of…

FMCSA, Inspections, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

Prepping for DOT’s 2020 Audit Increase – An SC&RA Webinar

This year, DOT audits will be more plentiful and more detailed than ever before. Are you ready?

CVSA, Inspections, Insurance, OOS, Risk Management, Safety Culture, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

CVSA Announces Changes to North American OOS Standards

On April 1, 2020, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) issued changes to the North American Out-of-Service Standards.

Crane & Rigging, Insurance, Risk Management, Safety Culture

NBIS Online Driver Trainings Are More Useful Now Than Ever

As companies and workers grapple with closures and quarantines, working from home, and the range of adjustments we’ve all had…

Concrete Pumping, Risk Management, Safety Culture

Safety Culture and Concrete Pumpers: A Successful Mix

According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a “near miss” is an unplanned event that did not result in injury,…