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Owner Operator Direct 9/18/17 Owner Operator Direct 9/18/17

Fatal Crashes From Opioid Use on the Rise

"From 1995 to 2015, the study found an increase from 1% to 7.2%..."

Owner Operator Direct 2/10/17 Owner Operator Direct 2/10/17

DOT WANTS TO TEST FOR PAIN KILLERS

The suggested prescription medications to be detected using urine testing are: hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone....

Owner Operator Direct 1/24/17 Owner Operator Direct 1/24/17

STAFFING AGENCIES OF CMV DRIVERS MUST PROVIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTS

This ruling applies to CMV drivers who work for another employer for any period of less than 30 consecutive days.....

Owner Operator Direct 12/20/16 Owner Operator Direct 12/20/16

RANDOM DRUG TESTING RATE FOR 2017

In 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, the estimated positive usage rate for drugs in 2014 was 0.9%, up from 0.6% in 2012....

Owner Operator Direct 12/12/16 Owner Operator Direct 12/12/16

Trucking Drug & Alcohol Testing Database - What You Should Know

Records of drug and alcohol program violations will remain in the clearinghouse for five years, or until the driver has completed the....

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Aug 15, 2023

Your Ultimate Checklist for Brake Safety Week 2023

Aug 15, 2023

Brace for Impact: The most awaited Brake Safety Week is around the corner. It's time to rev up your game and ensure you're ahead of the curve. Here's a glimpse into what to expect and how to prepare.

Aug 15, 2023

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Jun 29, 2023

Dealing with Summer Traffic Jams

Jun 29, 2023

As a commercial driver, getting stuck in traffic jams is sometimes unavoidable, particularly in the busy summer months. However, you can safely maneuver through the stop-and-go congestion and limit your time stuck in summer traffic jams with the right strategies.

Jun 29, 2023

Jun 22, 2023

Driving In Summer: Ways to Keep Cool

Jun 22, 2023

Summer has arrived and so has the heat. While the majority of commercial vehicles today are equipped with air conditioning, any time spent outside the comforts of “AC” puts professional drivers at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, as well as fatigue. By taking some precautions, drivers can help keep cool and make their trips comfortable and safe all season long.

Jun 22, 2023

Jun 2, 2023

Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding

Jun 2, 2023

From July 9 to 15, law enforcement personnel throughout North America will be cracking down on drivers who break the law as part of the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Operation Safe Driver Week.

Jun 2, 2023