Author: Casey Nighbor

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Staying safe in unprecedented times: Q&A with Jim Ledbetter, Safety Manger

The last few months have been very trying for drivers, but no matter what safety is always a priority. We chatted with Centerline's safety manager, Jim Ledbetter, about how drivers can stay safe.
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Happy Driver Appreciation Week: Thank you to our drivers!

At Centerline, our business would not be possible without our drivers. As we look back on this past year, the “new norm” has become an environment of constant change.
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FMCSA Hours of Service changes: What you need to know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved changes to the hours of service (HOS) regulations. These changes improve driver flexibility while still promoting safety.
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Top 10 hot weather prevention tips

The summer months are quickly approaching and based on your current location, you may already be experiencing the heat. However, just because snow storms and icy roads have diminished, doesn’t mean truck drivers will experience perfect road conditions.
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Preventing driver fatigue: Tips to stay awake and healthy on the road

Sleep deprivation and fatigue has always been a hurdle for truck drivers. But not being alert as a driver can create a variety of problems.

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Importance of proper hydration for truck drivers

Drinking enough water is critical to both your mental and physical health as a truck driver. Although it can be tempting to not drink a lot of water in order to eliminate stops, the consequences of that to your health can be detrimental.
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How to prevent pallet-related injuries

Pallet injuries are very common in industrial and warehouse settings as people often do not store them correctly or use them as stepping stools. 

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5 Tips to Prepare for Peak Season Early

Trucking peak season requires additional preparation. Centerline Drivers has tips about the early peak season for trucking.
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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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3 reasons why Centerline’s safety program is different

With Centerline Drivers, you can rest easy. Like you, we are serious about safety and have over 40 years of perfect DOT audits to prove it.
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Are you prepared for spring driving? 5 tips to stay safe

Spring safety tips to prepare truck drivers for the moment to moment changing weather. Drive safely with these spring driving tips.
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Country Driving [Playlist]

We’ve made Spotify playlists of some of our favorite country truck driving songs for your listening pleasure.