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NPTC Safety Article- May 2022 -Prepare for Roadcheck

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual International Roadcheck from May 17-19. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection.
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Drivers: Are you regularly testing your eyesight?

Part of being a responsible driver is making sure your truck is safe for the road. But one responsibility you may not be thinking about as a person who drives for a living is your eyesight.
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7 benefits of being a local route truck driver vs. doing long hauls

As a drive you have the option of being a local route truck driver or a long haul one. If you’re not sure which option is best for you, here are seven benefits of staying local.
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NPTC Safety Article- April 2022 -Hall of Fame Habits

NPTC inducted four drivers into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame who have driven 15 million miles without an accident. What can we learn from these award-winning drivers?
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State of Trucking 2022: A driver’s guide

Our third annual State of Trucking survey hoped to gather how drivers were feeling after another year of the pandemic. See how you measure up against your peers, where the industry stands as a whole.
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Best audiobooks to fill your driving time

Audiobooks help pass the time as a truck driver by providing the opportunity to become engrossed in a great story. Here are the top audiobooks to listen to while driving.
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NPTC Safety Article- February 2022 -Healthy Habits

Staying healthy on the road can be tough as a truck driver. You can maintain a healthy lifestyle by watching what you eat and increasing your activity. Here are a few tips.
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NPTC Safety Article- January 2022 -Winterize Yourself

Driving in the winter means snow, sleet and ice, which can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforeseen dangers. Once on the road, you need to be prepared and patient.
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Centerline Drivers Names Patricia Burns Driver of the Year

Patty Burns is the Respect the Drive truck driver of the year. Respect the Drive celebrates the incredible work truck drivers do every day and honors their place as essential supply chain workers.
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Weight loss tips for truck drivers

Weight loss is important for truck drivers to improve your health and safety on the road. If you’re a truck driver interested in losing a few excess pounds, here are a few tips that can help.
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2022 Pay Equity and Transparency Laws [Compliance Map]

Pay equity means that the criteria employers use to set wages must be sex- and race-neutral. The following map break down these laws state-by-state.
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2022 Paid Sick Leave Laws [Compliance Map]

With the ongoing pandemic, there have been even more paid sick leave laws put into place, both permanent and temporary. The following map break down these laws state-by-state.