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Why it’s important for drivers to have work-life balance

Half of employees admit that finding and keeping some type of equilibrium between their job and home life is a struggle. What happens if the person who is grappling with this issue works as a driver?
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Top benefits of local CDL jobs for today’s drivers

Today's drivers want stability, balance and a career that fits their life. Local CDL jobs are growing in popularity, offering that desirable balance. Here are a few of the key benefits of local CDL jobs and why they may be the perfect fit for your lifestyle and goals.
Trucks on a Highway Article

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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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.
Red Skies Article

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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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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Importance of proper hydration for truck drivers

Drinking enough water is critical to both your mental and physical health as a truck driver. Although it can be tempting to not drink a lot of water in order to eliminate stops, the consequences of that to your health can be detrimental.
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Preventing driver fatigue: Tips to stay awake and healthy on the road

Sleep deprivation and fatigue has always been a hurdle for truck drivers. But not being alert as a driver can create a variety of problems.

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7 benefits of being a local route truck driver vs. doing long hauls

As a drive you have the option of being a local route truck driver or a long haul one. If you’re not sure which option is best for you, here are seven benefits of staying local.
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Staying safe on the road this Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is the most hazardous day to be out on the roads. Use these six best practices while sharing the road with distracted drivers.
Happy Trucker Article

3 reasons why Centerline’s safety program is different

With Centerline Drivers, you can rest easy. Like you, we are serious about safety and have over 40 years of perfect DOT audits to prove it.
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Safety incentive programs: Why your company needs one & how to get started

There is great value in creating a safety incentive program—especially for companies that employ drivers. Here, we talk about what this type of program looks like and the benefits it provides.