Content Type: Safety Letter

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NPTC Safety Article- October 2022 -International Roadcheck Results

Nearly one out of five commercial motor vehicles were placed out of service during the International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative.
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NPTC Safety Article- August 2022 -Speed Kills

As a professional driver, you know first-hand the dangers of driving too fast for conditions. Here are a few accident statistics and safety tips to reduce your speed.
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NPTC Safety Article- July 2022 -Eyesight and Driving Safely

Oe responsibility you may not be thinking about as a truck driver who drives for a living is more health-related, and it is your eyesight.
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NPTC Safety Article- June 2022 -Summer Driving Challenges

Summer presents its fair share of driving challenges. Now is the time to be aware of these issues and to keep your guard up. Here are some tips for driving safely in the summer.
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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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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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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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NPTC Safety Article- November 2021 -Remain Ever Vigilant

Accident statistics from the first half of 2021 are showing an alarming rise and trends that indicate truck drivers needs to remain vigilant with driver safety.
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NPTC Safety Article- December 2021 -Holiday Driving

With the holiday season in full swing, you are likely to experience some additional traffic challenges that demand your attention, patience and understanding. Learn some tips to stay safe this season.
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NPTC Safety Article- October 2021 -Avoid Deer Strikes and Accidents

Crashes with deer are most likely to occur in late fall during their migration season. Here are some safety tips to avoid truck accidents with deer this year.
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NPTC Safety Article- September 2021 -International Roadcheck Results

More than 40,000 commercial motor vehicle inspections were conducted May 4-6 for International Roadcheck. Digging deeper into the results allows us to better understand critical vehicle inspections.