Content Type: Safety Letter

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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
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NPTC Safety Article- February 2023 -Safety-Strategy

The Department of Transportation released the National Roadway Safety Strategy, a comprehensive approach to significantly reduce serious injuries and deaths on the nation’s highways. Take a look here!
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NPTC Safety Article- January 2023 -Drowsy Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates drowsy driving causes at least 100,000 police-reported crashes. Learn some tips to reduce fatigue while truck driving.
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NPTC Safety Article- December 2022 -Predicting Future Crashes

Recent research, released by the American Transportation Research Institute, reveals driving behaviors that increase the likelihood of future crashes—five of which increased future crash.
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NPTC Safety Article- November 2022 -Holiday Driving

Later this week, as we pause to give thanks and celebrate Thanksgiving, we welcome in the holiday season, and with it the additional traffic challenges
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NPTC Safety Article- October 2022 -International Roadcheck Results

Nearly one out of five commercial motor vehicles were placed out of service during the International Roadcheck commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative.
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NPTC Safety Article- August 2022 -Speed Kills

As a professional driver, you know first-hand the dangers of driving too fast for conditions. Here are a few accident statistics and safety tips to reduce your speed.
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NPTC Safety Article- July 2022 -Eyesight and Driving Safely

Oe responsibility you may not be thinking about as a truck driver who drives for a living is more health-related, and it is your eyesight.
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NPTC Safety Article- June 2022 -Summer Driving Challenges

Summer presents its fair share of driving challenges. Now is the time to be aware of these issues and to keep your guard up. Here are some tips for driving safely in the summer.