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Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding
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.
How Drivers Can Guard Against Cargo Theft
The cost of cargo thefts is soaring in the U.S. Higher value loads, including…
Safety Tips for Driving During Possible Election Protests
With the hotly-contested presidential election upon us, motor carriers and drivers should brace…
High Winds Cause Semi Truck to Topple Over
The “Bomb Cyclone” caused this semi truck to flip. While the intense weather may have peaked, it is not letting up….
Be Prepared For Hurricane Harvey
Truckers and owner operators that could be affected should review the following important precautions that can be used to help avoid losses....
The Move Over Law - Why Don't People Know About It?
30% of people aren't aware that they should move over or slow down while passing an emergency vehicle on the shoulder. On average, one tow truck driver is killed every six days, one law enforcement officer is killed every month, and five firefighters die annually after being struck by passing vehicles.
DOT STUDY FINDS 34-HOUR RESTART PROVISIONS HAVE NO SAFETY BENEFITS
These provisions forced drivers to take breaks at very specific times, regardless of sleep schedules, delivery times and traffic conditions....
UNHEALTHY TRUCKERS MORE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH
When you spend 11 hours a day behind the wheel, it's not exactly easy to find time for exercise, nevertheless a nutritious meal while on the road....
ONLY FOUR STATES REMAIN THAT HAVE NOT BANNED TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Some folks, like Rick Perry of Texas, feel the ban is “a government effort to micromanage the behavior of adults.”
The 7 Worst Drivers a Trucker Will Encounter
As a trucker who spends a good deal of time behind the wheel, you’ve seen your fair share of drivers who seem to have forgotten how to drive.....
The FMCSA Wants a New Crash Minimum for Commercial Truckers CSA Scores
If the crash is determined to be non-preventable, the carrier’s score would then be recalculated.....
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That one hour time difference can actually cause sleep disruptions for many people and pose serious risks to…