Content Type: Safety Letter

Safety Letter

NPTC Safety Article- February 2024 -Americas Roadway Safety Crisis

The FMCSA recently provided a few tips to help prevent accidents and comply with safety standards. And some of these best practices start before even getting into the cab.
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NPTC Safety Article- January 2024 -Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Update

The Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database containing records of drug & alcohol violations. Drivers are not required to register however a driver may need to provide consent for work
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NPTC Safety Article- November 2023 -Avoiding Deer Strikes

Deer are more active during breeding, migration, and hunting season, increasing the likelihood of crashes from mid-October to mid-December. Here are some tips for staying safe
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NPTC Safety Article- December 2023 -FMCSA Policy on Sexual Assaults

The safety of CMV operators is a critical aspect of FMCSA’s safety mission. And why the FMCSA issued a Notice of Enforcement Policy intended to increase awareness of sexual assault against CMV drivers
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NPTC Safety Article- October 2023 -Avoiding Aggressive Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released early estimates of traffic fatalities for 2023 so far. Here are some steps to avoid aggressive driving
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NPTC Safety Article- September 2023 -International Roadcheck Inspections

The International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection & enforcement initiative shows the importance of ensuring a proper pretrip inspection to ensure both you & your equipment are road-ready
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NPTC Safety Article- August 2023 -Brake Safety Week

The CVSA has scheduled this year’s Brake Safety Week for August 20-26 focusing on brake lining and pad issues that could violate & affect a motor carrier’s safety rating. Why the focus on brakes now?
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NPTC Safety Article- July 2023 -Hall of Fame Attitude

Four of the nation's top private fleet drivers were inducted into the NPTC Driver Hall of Fame by International Truck. So, what can we learn from these award-winning drivers?
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NPTC Safety Article- June 2023 -Fighting Human Trafficking

To help combat the human trafficking epidemic, the FMCSA launched its new human trafficking awareness campaign— “Your Roads, Their Freedom.” As a driver, if you notice something, trust your instincts.
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NPTC Safety Article- May 2023 -Work Zone Safety

National Work Zone Awareness Week serves as an annual reminder about the continued importance of work zone safety and mobility for all road users. Here are a few ways you can keep work zones safe
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NPTC Safety Article- April 2023 -Distracted-Driving

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It's the time to reinforce the dangers of distracted driving and the rules and regulations enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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NPTC Safety Article- March 2023 -Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

The FMCSA has launched a nationwide educational campaign to remind commercial motor vehicle drivers of the precautions to take at highway-rail grade crossings. Most, can be prevented with these tips