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5 Reasons Liftgate Incidents Cost More Than You May Realize

Ask anyone who works in trucking: the holiday season is not the most wonderful time of the year. Winter weather and frantic delivery schedules make...

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Don’t Wait for ELDT 2022: Train New Drivers Now

In April 2018, a B-train tractor-trailer collided with a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team near Tisdale, Saskatchewan. Sixteen...

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WEBINAR: Why Bottom-Line Leaders Invest in Winter Incident Prevention

The most hazardous time of year is upon us. The time when slippery roads and bad visibility magnify every mistake. 70% of accidental fatalities in...

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Driver Fatigue: Stats Show Drowsy Driving Is as Dangerous as Drunk Driving

We all know drunk driving is criminally irresponsible. But did you know drowsy drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers? According to AAA,...

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Debunking the Most Common Myth of Sleep Deprivation and Driver Fatigue

Many people believe their bodies can adapt to chronic sleep loss. Some even think working long shifts on little sleep is a sign of toughness. But...

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Does Your Fleet Have a Winter Safety Training Plan?

How much did your fleet spend on winter weather incidents last year? Probably more than you’d like. The average cost of a single fleet vehicle crash...

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Top 7 Questions We Hear About Our ELDT Training Curriculum

With the EDLT deadline quickly approaching, we’re hearing a lot of questions from schools who want to comply with ELDT while also adapting their...

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Night Driving Tips to Keep Your Fleet Safe This Winter

After record-breaking heat across the country this past summer, it’s hard to believe that many parts of the country will soon be experiencing cold...

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Top 8 Reasons Why It’s Imperative to Review the Compliance of Your ELDT Program

Entry level driver training (ELDT) went into effect on Feb 7, 2022. The ELDT 2022 rules and regulations are critical to the success of your training...

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