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Owner Operator Direct 7/25/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/25/17

CVSA Adds Level VIII Electronic Inspection

The Level VIII inspections will be conducted electronically or wirelessly while a commercial vehicle is in motion, and without direct interaction with an inspector....

Owner Operator Direct 7/19/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/19/17

Congress Discusses Delaying the ELD Mandate

Congress finally sat down to discuss the ELD mandate...

Owner Operator Direct 7/16/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/16/17

FMCSA's ELD Summer Tour

The FMCSA is going on tour across the country to educate truckers on ELD's...

Owner Operator Direct 7/1/17 Owner Operator Direct 7/1/17

Cargo Theft Might be Unusually High this 4th of July

How much has been stolen in the past, steps to prevent it, and why it might be especially high this year....

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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

Aug 1, 2023

The Yellow Trucking Shutdown: Everything You Need to Know

Aug 1, 2023

Everything you need to know about the Yellow Trucking bankruptcy

Aug 1, 2023

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