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The 6 Most Common Causes for Flat Tires

Long days on the road means the chances of experiencing truck trouble, such as flat tires, are high. And while no one enjoys getting a flat tire, it is important to know the common causes and some of the steps to possibly avoid flats.
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Tips for Navigating Seasonality in the Transportation Industry

As summer approaches, fleets can breathe a sigh of relief knowing less loads will have to be rerouted due to snow storms, icy road conditions and other winter hazards. But, […]
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Inattentional Blindness: What it is and how it impacts you

Inattentional blindness or perceptual blindness is as a psychological lack of attention that is not associated with any defects or deficits.
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Staying safe in unprecedented times: Q&A with Jim Ledbetter, Safety Manger

The last few months have been very trying for drivers, but no matter what safety is always a priority. We chatted with Centerline's safety manager, Jim Ledbetter, about how drivers can stay safe.
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Traveling safe in construction zones

For truck drivers, who encounter dangerous road situations as a regular part of their job, staying safe adds another layer. This is particularly true when it comes to navigating busy construction zone
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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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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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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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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.