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FMCSA Hours of Service changes: What you need to know

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has approved changes to the hours of service (HOS) regulations. These changes improve driver flexibility while still promoting safety.
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Top 10 hot weather prevention tips

The summer months are quickly approaching and based on your current location, you may already be experiencing the heat. However, just because snow storms and icy roads have diminished, doesn’t mean truck drivers will experience perfect road conditions.
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How to prevent pallet-related injuries

Pallet injuries are very common in industrial and warehouse settings as people often do not store them correctly or use them as stepping stools. 

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5 Tips to Prepare for Peak Season Early

Trucking peak season requires additional preparation. Centerline Drivers has tips about the early peak season for trucking.
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3 ways to boost driver morale at your company

If ever there’s a time to focus on maintaining the morale of your drivers, it’s now. In addition to dealing with larger workloads and longer hours due to high demand
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Crossing State Lines for People in Need

Centerline’s Ira Knapp, a truck driver based in New Columbia, Pa., drives from Pennsylvania to New Jersey to help out with distribution at a food bank.
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Jill Quinn Elected to NPTC Board of Governors

Centerline Drivers President Jill Quinn was one of six industry leaders elected to the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) Institute Board of Governors in April. 

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5 myths about being a truck driver

Truck drivers keep America moving. They are some of the hardest working people on the road but they are often misunderstood.Here are the top 5 biggest myths about being a truck driver.
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3 Heat-related illnesses + symptoms to watch

Extremely hot conditions during the summer months are not something to take lightly. Just like your trucks, your body can overheat. Without knowing the symptoms to watch for ultimately can put you or your teammates at dangerous risk for heat-related illnesses.
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When Discomfort Prods Innovation

Most people are inclined to stay within their comfort zones: in business and at work, socially, even physically. While this mindset is understood and accepted in many environments, it is essential to realize that some of the greatest moments of innovation and learning happen when outside of that comfort zone, during a state of unease when pushing our limits.
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Surviving summer peak season

The busy season of summer is here. It is now a time of more construction, more traffic and more heat. As a driver, you need to make sure you are prepared. Use these tips to stay at your best during one of the busiest times of the year.
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Celebrating Veterans Day at Centerline

We are proud to honor the men and women who have served our country. We recognize and celebrate the dedication and sacrifice of veterans like John Trahan