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TSA Will Not Continue Authority To Extend HME Validity For CDL Drivers

The Transportation Security Administration has confirmed that after December 31, 2020, the agency will not continue authorization of State Driver...

Time To Finalize Your Accident Documentation For 2020

All motor carriers operating CMV’s over 10,000 lbs. MGVWR, transporting HM in placardable quantities or transporting passengers are required to...

PROTECTING YOUR DRIVER DURING EXTREME COLD CONDITIONS

Cold Weather Precautions To Prevent Hypothermia and Frostbite Hypothermia occurs when the body's temperature falls below normal. Early and mild...

HOURS OF SERVICE RELIEF EXTENDS AND EXPANDS

Help Is on the Way The first vaccines are starting to roll out, and the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has issued a...
School Buses and Laws

School Buses and Laws

Even if you don't have kids in school, it's not hard to see the increase in school buses around this time. Laws vary by state, but usually you have to stop if a school bus is loading or unloading—no...

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ATRI Updates Its Crash Predictor Model

ATRI Updates Its Crash Predictor Model

The likelihood of a future crash can be quantified statistically using a truck driver's behaviors, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Crash Predictor Model. ATRI...

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Thursday, 8/2/2018 is Election Day

Thursday, 8/2/2018 is Election Day

If you didn't get a chance to vote early in the primaries, this Thursday is primary election day in Tennessee. Here's some helpful information: County Info - search for your county, then click on...

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Safe Driving at Night

Safe Driving at Night

Although only 15% of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, according to a recent study, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. There's no doubt that driving in the...

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Seeing at Night

Seeing at Night

Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a...

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Defensive Driving at Night

Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards...

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