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Owner Operator Direct 2/6/20 Owner Operator Direct 2/6/20

Ice and Snow: Take it Slow!

While you can’t control the weather, there are things that…

Owner Operator Direct 1/23/20 Owner Operator Direct 1/23/20

Using Marijuana is Legal in Some States, But NOT for CDL Drivers

Although marijuana has been legalized in some states, one important fact has not changed...

Owner Operator Direct 1/14/20 Owner Operator Direct 1/14/20

Any Time Is Train Time!

Over 500 truck and bus highway-rail grade crossing collisions occur…

Owner Operator Direct 1/3/20 Owner Operator Direct 1/3/20

Random Drug Test Rate Doubled for 2020

FMCSA has raised the random drug testing rate for commercial drivers for 2020…

Owner Operator Direct 12/13/19 Owner Operator Direct 12/13/19

ELD Full Compliance Deadline Just Days Away

The final phase deadline to transition to electronic logging devices is fast approaching…

Owner Operator Direct 11/20/19 Owner Operator Direct 11/20/19

Don’t Risk Costly Spoiled Cargo Losses

As a reefer driver, you're in the business of keeping perishable product at the proper temperature, and spoilage can…

Owner Operator Direct 10/25/19 Owner Operator Direct 10/25/19

Halloween: A Scary Night for Pedestrians

Here's a scary statistic: Children are more than twice as likely to be…

Owner Operator Direct 10/21/19 Owner Operator Direct 10/21/19

GPS Reliance Can Be Dangerous

The increase in reliance on GPS devices has also resulted in numerous…

Kim Ochs 10/17/19 Kim Ochs 10/17/19

Cars Banned on One of NYC’s Busiest Streets

A controversial car ban on a one-mile stretch of Manhattan’s 14th Street went into effect…

Owner Operator Direct 10/9/19 Owner Operator Direct 10/9/19

FMCSA Posts New ELD Training, Recordings

The FMCSA has updated its ELD website with training and webinar recordings for the motor carrier industry and ELD...

Owner Operator Direct 9/18/19 Owner Operator Direct 9/18/19

46,752 Citations Issued During Enforcement Blitz

Law enforcement officials issued 46,752 citations and 87,624 warnings…

Owner Operator Direct 9/6/19 Owner Operator Direct 9/6/19

Study Shows Truckers Waiting Longer

A new analysis on truck driver detention at customer facilities found…

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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