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NPTC Safety Article- April 2025 -Work Zone Safety

Today kicks off the 2025 National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). With road repairs, maintenance, and construction now in full swing, here are some tips for traveling safely through work zones.
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The death of long haul trucking: What’s happening, why it’s happening, and alternatives

Some industry insiders suggest that the long-haul trucking model is dying. Here are a couple explanations as to why along with an alternative for businesses that are responsible for transporting goods
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Preventing Truck Driving Accidents [Infographic]

At Centerline, the safety of our drivers is always our highest priority. To celebrate National Safety Month, we’ve put together a quick guide on preventing accidents on the road
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How to master the 5 principles of Smith System driving

There are many types of driving systems to choose from but one of the most common is the Smith System. Learn the critical points of the Smith System for truck drivers to stay safe on the road.
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Addressing human trafficking in the trucking industry

Companies in the transportation industry are in a frontline position to help thwart human trafficking. This begins with identifying with what human trafficking is and how to take action to prevent it
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Truck stop etiquette: what to do and not do when making your stops

Just as there are “rules of etiquette” for many places there is also etiquette for truck stops. This etiquette can be split between two categories: truck stop dos and truck stop don’ts.
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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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5 ways to make your drivers never want to leave

Creating a workforce that stays long-term helps reduce turnover issues by focusing on driver retention. What can you do to make your truck drivers never want to leave?
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Staying safe in high winds as a truck driver

From pre-trip preparation to on-the-road practices, understanding how to handle your truck in high winds is essential. We have a few tips for drivers to navigate high winds confidently & cautiously.
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Meditation for truck drivers: A simple way to reduce stress

While you may think of meditation as a formal practice done in yoga or by monks, it can actually be done anywhere, at any time. Learn simple meditation tips for truck drivers.
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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