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Owner Operator Direct 8/8/19 Owner Operator Direct 8/8/19

CVSA Releases Results of Unannounced Brake Safety Day

Results from CVSA's Unannounced Brake Safety Day show...

Owner Operator Direct 7/9/19 Owner Operator Direct 7/9/19

Jury Sends Strong Message to Motor Carriers, Drivers

A semi-truck driver has been awarded $80 million by a Texas jury after his employer…

Owner Operator Direct 6/25/19 Owner Operator Direct 6/25/19

AAA Survey: Millions of Americans Drive Stoned

A new survey by AAA finds that an estimated 14.8 million drivers get behind the wheel within an hour after...

Owner Operator Direct 6/7/19 Owner Operator Direct 6/7/19

FMCSA Accepting Applications for Under-21 Pilot Program

The FMCSA is now accepting applications for its pilot program that allows…

Owner Operator Direct 5/24/19 Owner Operator Direct 5/24/19

Cargo Theft Warning for Memorial Day Holiday

Higher traffic volumes this upcoming holiday weekend mean delays and an increased level of risk…

Owner Operator Direct 5/16/19 Owner Operator Direct 5/16/19

FMCSA Seeks Comments on Another Under-21 Pilot Program

The FMCSA is seeking public comments on a potential pilot program that would allow drivers ages...

Owner Operator Direct 5/7/19 Owner Operator Direct 5/7/19

Online CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Resources Available

Regarding the upcoming implementation of the FMCSA's CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse...

Owner Operator Direct 4/30/19 Owner Operator Direct 4/30/19

International Roadcheck Just Weeks Away

The CVSA International Roadcheck is just around the corner…

Owner Operator Direct 3/14/19 Owner Operator Direct 3/14/19

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….

Owner Operator Direct 12/30/18 Owner Operator Direct 12/30/18

OOD Year End Poll

We’re giving away $100 Amazon Gift Cards to 5 random participants of our year-end poll.

Owner Operator Direct 11/5/18 Owner Operator Direct 11/5/18

NTSB: 95% of All 2017 Transportation Deaths were Highway-Related

“Data collected by the NHTSA and recently released by NTSB shows that there’s still much work to be done on reducing highway fatality rates.”

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

It's Brake Safety Week (Sep 16-22)

“Inspectors will look at brake-system components to identify loose or missing parts; air or hydraulic fluid leaks; defective rotor conditions….”

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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