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Driving In Summer: Ways to Keep Cool
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.
2023 International Roadcheck Set for May 16-18
From May 16th-18th, law enforcement personnel across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be conducting inspections of…
Results For 2022 Brake Safety Week Are In
Law enforcement officials throughout North America placed 5,156 commercial motor vehicles out of service for…
Are Your Braking Systems in Compliance?
Every year, for Brake Safety Week, law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. conduct…
Russian Invasion Could Mean More Catalytic Converter Thefts
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is putting your vehicles at greater risk of being…
Driver Blitz Results Are In
Law enforcement personnel throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico collectively stopped…
Two-Way Tolls to Start on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Dec. 1
Split tolling on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will officially go into effect at…
Safety Tips for Driving During Possible Election Protests
With the hotly-contested presidential election upon us, motor carriers and drivers should brace…
Two-Wheeled Trouble
Failing to yield to bicyclists can have serious consequences. According to the latest statistics…
New HOS Rule Takes Effect Next Week
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) new hours of service (HOS) rule...
ELD Full Compliance Deadline Just Days Away
The final phase deadline to transition to electronic logging devices is fast approaching…
GPS Reliance Can Be Dangerous
The increase in reliance on GPS devices has also resulted in numerous…
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That one hour time difference can actually cause sleep disruptions for many people and pose serious risks to…