Your Ultimate Checklist for Brake Safety Week 2023
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by Owner Operator Direct
7M ago
Your Ultimate Checklist for Brake Safety Week 2023: What to Expect and How to Prepare Brace for Impact: The most awaited Brake Safety Week is around the corner. It's time to rev up your game and ensure you're ahead of the curve. Here's a glimpse into what to expect and how to prepare. A Week that Brings a Halt The annual Brake Safety Week by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is an initiative every trucker should be aware of. Slated from August 20-26, 2023, it's an event that holds significance not just for the safety inspections, but for the trucking community at large. The focus i ..read more
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The Yellow Trucking Shutdown: Everything You Need to Know
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by Ryan Gac
8M ago
Yellow Trucking: What Happened? The recent news about the Yellow Corporation shutting down has sent shockwaves through the trucking industry. On Monday the Teamsters said that the union received legal notice confirming Yellow was ceasing operations and filing for bankruptcy. Teamsters general president Sean O’Brien said in a statement: “Today’s news is unfortunate but not surprising. Yellow has historically proven that it could not manage itself despite billions of dollars in worker concessions and hundreds of millions in bailout funding from the federal government. This is a sad day for worke ..read more
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Dealing with Summer Traffic Jams
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by Owner Operator Direct
9M ago
During the summer months, America’s highways are filled with vacationers, overheated vehicles, work zones, and people heading to a variety of special events. For commercial drivers, this excess of vehicles and roadway activity can result in traffic jams and significant delays. While inching along in snarled up traffic may impact operations and your company’s bottom line, it may also increase the likelihood of an accident. With the right strategies, however, you can safely maneuver through the stop-and-go congestion and limit your time stuck in traffic jams all summer long: Plan your route. P ..read more
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Driving In Summer: Ways to Keep Cool
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by Owner Operator Direct
9M ago
Summer is here and so is the heat. As a professional driver, knowing how to keep cool during the summer months is extremely important for your health and safety.  Although the majority of commercial vehicles today are equipped with air conditioning, any time spent outside the comforts of “AC” puts drivers at greater risk of heat-related illnesses, such as dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke, as well as fatigue. While it is difficult to predict just who will be affected by heat-related illnesses, some individuals are at greater risk, such as those who are overweight, small in statu ..read more
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Operation Safe Driver Week to Focus on Speeding
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by Owner Operator Direct
10M ago
Law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada and Mexico will be keeping an extra-close eye out for risky commercial and passenger vehicle drivers July 9-15 during the annual Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week. Identified unsafe drivers will be pulled over and issued a citation or warning. Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual driver safety traffic enforcement and awareness campaign aimed at identifying unsafe drivers, deterring dangerous driving behaviors and prompting positive driving habits through officer interactions with drivers. Data shows th ..read more
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9 Ways to Share the Road with Bicyclists
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by Owner Operator Direct
11M ago
In recent years, more Americans have chosen to ride bicycles to stay healthy and as an alternative to driving. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the installation of separated bicycle lanes for rider safety in urban and suburban areas from coast to coast. Yet, thousands of bicyclists are injured or killed in crashes involving a motor vehicle on the nation’s roads annually. These injuries and fatalities peak in the warmer months, starting in May, which also happens to be National Bicycle Safety Month. Drivers can play a big role in reducing these grim statistics. Here are some tips on how ..read more
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The Importance of Pre-Trip Inspections, Post-Trip Inspections
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by Owner Operator Direct
1y ago
As a professional driver, you should be physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared for the task of driving before hitting the road. Likewise, the vehicle needs to be mechanically ready and reliable for the trip. To ensure that commercial vehicles are in optimal condition while on the nation’s roadways, drivers must perform pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections, as required by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) (see §396.13, §396.11, and §396.3). Failure to properly conduct these inspections and take corrective action when needed may lead to Compliance, Safety, Accoun ..read more
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Recognizing and Combating Driver Fatigue
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by Owner Operator Direct
1y ago
Driver fatigue is one of the most serious threats to the safety of all road users. Driver fatigue contributes to thousands of police-reported accidents along the nation’s roadways each year, resulting in countless fatalities and injuries. Beyond the human toll is the economic one. It is estimated that driver fatigue costs the U.S. economy billions of dollars in monetary loss annually. Fatigue is the result of not getting a sufficient amount of sleep or a lack of quality sleep. Behind the wheel, driver fatigue bears some similarities to drunk driving. While driver fatigue can affect anyone ..read more
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GM acquires stake in electric semi maker Nikola Corp
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by Kenny Dixon
1y ago
GM buys eleven percent stake in US electric truck maker Tuesday afternoon shares of the hydrogen semi truck maker, Nikola Corp (NKLA), jumped almost 40% on news that they will partner with General Motors (GM). For GM’s investment in the company it will receive $2 billion in new NKLA stock and will have 11% ownership of Nikola plus the right to nominate one director to its board.  Nikola expects to save billions with the partnership by having access to GM’s Ultium battery system and Hydrotec fuel cell technology along with other GM parts and components. GM expects to make billions by provi ..read more
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Eye Care Tips for Drivers
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by Owner Operator Direct
1y ago
A driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle relies heavily on having clear, accurate vision. Good vision allows drivers to observe traffic signs and signals, spot pedestrians and cyclists, see other motorists, view the vehicle’s dashboard, and identify road hazards in order to react early enough to potentially prevent an accident. That’s why, as a professional driver, you should do all you can to take care of your vision, your first line of defense. Here are some helpful eye care tips:  Get your eyes checked regularly – While commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders must have ..read more
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