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Why become a mobile truck driver?  

Being a professional truck driver means knowing how to adapt. And for drivers who enjoy that variety, becoming a mobile driver can be an opportunity to take your experience even […]
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NPTC Safety Article- September 2026 - International Roadcheck Results 

The results are in! During this year’s three-day International Roadcheck, commercial motor vehicle inspectors conducted 54,575 inspections of commercial motor drivers and vehicles across North America. The good news is […]
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Centerline Drivers Recognized as NPTC All-Star Drivers at 2026 Safety Conference 

Recognizing exceptional drivers means celebrating the professionalism, dedication and commitment to safety to keep our roads and communities moving.  At the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) National Safety Conference in […]
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How temporary driving jobs can lead to a permanent career 

A temporary driving job might start with a simple goal: earn a paycheck, stay on the road or find work while you figure out your next move. But temporary doesn’t […]
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NPTC Safety Article- August 2026 - Brake Safety Week

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct this year’s Brake Safety Week, a seven-day focused inspection and enforcement initiative designed to improve safety by ensuring commercial motor vehicles on […]
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Brake Safety Week: What to Check Before Your Truck Hits the Road

Brake Safety Week is August 23–29, 2026, and this year the focus is on brake drums and rotors. But for professional drivers, brake safety isn’t something to think about only […]
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NPTC Safety Article- July 2026 - Understanding Fatigue

One of the leading causes of truck accidents, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, is truck driver fatigue.

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State of Trucking 2026: A Driver’s Guide

The 2026 State of Trucking survey shows an industry that is steady in some areas and shifting in others. For drivers, that means opportunity, but also a need to stay informed.
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NPTC Safety Article- June 2026 - Prepare for the Summer Heat       

As a professional truck driver, you know that the summer heat presents an array of driving challenges—on your body, on your equipment, and on those sharing the road with you.
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Essential PPE and safety gear every truck driver should keep on hand 

When people think about truck driver safety, they often focus on what happens behind the wheel. Defensive driving, DOT compliance and vehicle inspections are all critical parts of the job. […]
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NPTC Safety Article- May 2026 - DOT Announces New Registration System

Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the rollout of a new registration system for truck drivers, school bus operators, and other motor carriers. This state-of-the-art tool is called Motus
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NPTC Safety Article- April 2026 - Work Zone Safety

This month, we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). Each year, over 100,000 work zone crashes kill more than 900 people and injure 39,000. Work zones present extra road safety challenges, especially for large vehicles.