Author: Casey Nighbor

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NPTC Safety Article- March 2025 -Allergies and Medicine Effects

As allergy season officially begins, it's important to know that some over-the-counter allergy medications can significantly impair your ability to drive a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV).

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Top 3 trucking industry trends for 2025 [Infographic]

As leaders in the transportation industry, we’ve truly seen it all and we want to share that knowledge with you. Here are the top 3 emerging trends for trucking in 2025.

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3 tips to combat the truck driver shortage

The driver shortage is a problem that has plagued the industry for 15 years. Due to a tight labor market and an increasing average age of truck drivers, the driver shortage is expected to swell

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Department of Transportation (DOT) Audit Compliance Checklist

By keeping up-to-date documentation and reports, you can ensure that a DOT audit will go smoothly and are more likely to pass. Here is a checklist of all the items required to pass an audit.

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Centerline Drivers Recognized by Clients for Service Excellence with ClearlyRated 2025 Best of Staffing Award

Centerline Drivers’ dedication to client satisfaction was rewarded with the ClearlyRated 2024 Best of Staffing award. t is the fourth year in a row Centerline has won the award.

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Why a strong & unique driver culture is important for your fleet

A driver culture encompasses the values, behaviors & attitudes shared among the drivers & personnel in a fleet. Here are a few reasons why you should prioritize driver culture within our organization.

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5 tips for attracting and hiring veterans as truck drivers

Many veterans feel their skill sets don't translate easily into civilian jobs. However, many veterans are uniquely qualified to become truck drivers but may not realize it. Here are some tips.

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Centerline Drivers Transportation Report

The U.S. economy is still feeling the heat as industrial production dips year-over-year. This downturn is mainly due to high interest rates, rising inflation, and businesses playing it safe with […]

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Electric Logging Devices: How is the industry doing 8 years in?

The FMCSA implemented the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate, a regulatory change aimed at improving safety and transparency in trucking. Here are a few of the benefits we've seen so far

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5 tips to stay healthy during cold and flu season

Cold and flu season tips to stay healthy while hauling. Stay on top of your health and conquer the common cold and flu before it gets you.

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How to improve truck driver retention in 2025: Strategies for success

As we navigate 2025, companies must adopt comprehensive strategies to maintain a stable and satisfied driver workforce. This article explores effective approaches to improve driver retention and create a more sustainable trucking operation.

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NPTC Safety Article- January 2025 -Combatting Driver Fatigue

One of the leading causes of truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is truck driver fatigue. So what can you do to ensure you are better rested when you report for duty?