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How Hypertension Can Impact Drivers
July 10, 2026
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Get Ready for the 4th of July Weekend
June 26, 2026
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Concerns of a Driver Shortage
June 19, 2026
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School’s Out! Practice Road Safety
June 5, 2026
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Memorial Day Weekend Safety
May 22, 2026
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Cargo Securement Regulations
May 12, 2026
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CVSA’s International Roadcheck Is Next Week!
May 8, 2026
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2026 CVSA International Roadcheck – Be Ready!
May 8, 2026
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Turn Around Don’t Drown
May 1, 2026
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Click It or Ticket!
April 24, 2026
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An Aging Driver Force
April 17, 2026
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Do Drivers Have to Stop at Weigh Stations?
April 10, 2026
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Safe Communication with Drivers and Pedestrians
April 3, 2026
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
March 27, 2026
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CVSA Inspection Levels: What Drivers Need to Know
March 20, 2026
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Get Ready for Spring and Safer Roads!
March 13, 2026
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Get Prepared for the 2026 CVSA International Roadcheck
March 6, 2026
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FMCSA Compliance Review: What to Expect and How to Prepare
February 20, 2026
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Plow Truck Safety
February 13, 2026
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Stay Safe: Avoiding Single-Vehicle Accidents
January 30, 2026
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Heart Health & Navigating New DOT Guidelines
January 23, 2026
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Essential Winter Safety Tips for Commercial Drivers and Fleet Managers
January 16, 2026
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Career Path for Your Employees & the FMCSA Crash Preventability Determination Program
January 9, 2026
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Communicating with Other Drivers and Pedestrians while Driving
December 19, 2025
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Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions
December 12, 2025
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FMCSA Regulation FAQs
December 5, 2025
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Essential Tips to Avoid Overhead Damage for Trucks and Trailers
November 14, 2025
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Accident Response Made Simple: A Guide for Commercial Drivers
November 7, 2025
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Railroad Crossing Safety for Commercial Trucks
October 31, 2025
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Safety Tips: Driving During Halloween
October 24, 2025
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Daylight Savings Time & Driving Tips
October 17, 2025
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Is Your CDL Driver Supervisor Training Compliant with FMCSA Regulations?
October 10, 2025
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Non-Preventable DOT Recordable Accidents
October 3, 2025
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Fire Prevention Week (October 5-11, 2025)
September 26, 2025
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Preparing for the Cooler Weather
September 19, 2025
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National School Bus Safety Week (October 20-24, 2025)
September 12, 2025
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Trucking Association Membership
August 29, 2025
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Labor Day Weekend Safety
August 22, 2025
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Get Ready for Brake Safety Week 2025
August 15, 2025
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Driving at Night
August 8, 2025
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Back to School Road Safety
August 1, 2025
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Celebrate Our Unsung Heroes: National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2025
July 25, 2025
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July is UV Protection Month
July 18, 2025
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Hypertension & Drivers
July 11, 2025
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Getting Ready for 4th of July
June 27, 2025
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Challenges in the Trucking Industry: Tackling Driver Shortages and Safety Issues.
June 21, 2025
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Summer Safety: Essential Tips for Drivers and Commercial Vehicle Operators
June 6, 2025
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Get Ready for Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2025
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Click it or Ticket: The Critical Importance of Seat Belt Use in Commercial Vehicles
May 16, 2025
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Are You Ready for the 2025 International Roadcheck?
May 9, 2025
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Is Your Food Safe?
May 2, 2025
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Know the Difference Between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive Defect”
April 25, 2025
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Safety First: Navigating FMCSA Audits and Addressing the Truck Driver Shortage
April 18, 2025
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Navigating the Future of Trucking: FMCSA Key Changes Coming in 2025
April 11, 2025
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Navigating Traffic Stops: Essential Tips for Every Driver
April 4, 2025
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Breaking Down the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections
March 21, 2025
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Ready for the Warm Weather!
March 14, 2025
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Prepare for International Roadcheck 2025
March 7, 2025
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Drug Impaired Driving
February 28, 2025
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Preparing for an FMCSA Compliance Review
February 21, 2025
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Don’t Crowd the Plow
February 14, 2025
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Understanding the Dilemma of Misadjusted Brakes
February 7, 2025
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Preventing Single Vehicle Accidents
January 31, 2025
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February is Heart Month
January 24, 2025
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Registration Open for 2025 Idealease Safety Seminars
January 17, 2025
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Making a Career Path for Your Employees
January 10, 2025
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Safety on the Road: Communicating with Drivers & Pedestrians
December 20, 2024
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Don’t Let the Winter Weather Catch You Off Guard!
December 13, 2024
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FMCSA Regulations 2024
December 6, 2024
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Driving Tips for the Holidays
November 22, 2024
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Avoid Overhead Damage!
November 15, 2024
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Stay Prepared in the Event of an Accident
November 8, 2024
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Truck Safety Around Train Tracks
November 1, 2024
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Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
October 25, 2024
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Avoiding Driver Injuries During Fall and Winter
October 18, 2024
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FMCSA Training Requirements
October 11, 2024
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Have you had a Non-Preventable DOT recordable Accident?
October 4, 2024
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Fire Prevention Week
September 27, 2024
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Prepare for the Cold Weather
September 20, 2024
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National School Bus Safety Week 2024
September 13, 2024
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Are You a Member?
August 30, 2024
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
August 23, 2024
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Get Your Driver’s Ready For Brake Safety Week
August 16, 2024
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Food Safety
August 9, 2024
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Back to School Safety
August 2, 2024
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Night Driving
July 26, 2024
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Hiring Non-US CDL Drivers
July 19, 2024
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Independence Day Safety
June 28, 2024
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The Heat is On!
June 21, 2024
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Accidents That Are “Solid”
June 14, 2024
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School’s Out
June 7, 2024
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Memorial Day Holiday
May 24, 2024
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Click It or Ticket!
May 17, 2024
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CVSA’s International Roadcheck is Next Week
May 10, 2024
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Turn Around Don’t Drown
May 3, 2024
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New Regulations in the Works!
April 26, 2024
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An Aging Driver Force
April 19, 2024
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Are Your Drivers Obligated to Stop at Weigh Stations?
April 12, 2024
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Different Levels of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections
April 5, 2024
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April is Distracted Driver Awareness Month
March 29, 2024
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Driving a Truck is a Dangerous Job
March 22, 2024
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Move Over, It’s the Law
March 15, 2024
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Mirrors Are a Reflection of Safety
March 8, 2024
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Drug Impaired Driving
March 1, 2024
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CVSA’s International Roadcheck: May 14-16
February 16, 2024
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Do You Have a Career Path For Your Employees?
February 9, 2024
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Cargo Securement Regulations
February 2, 2024
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February is Heart Month: Prioritize Your Heart Health
January 26, 2024
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Is Your MCS 150 Up to Date?
January 23, 2024
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Finalize Your Accident Documentation for 2023
January 19, 2024
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Understanding Appendix G of the FMCSA Regulations
January 12, 2024
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Pedestrians & Commercial Motor Vehicles
December 29, 2023
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Are You Sharing Your Driver with Another Company?
December 15, 2023
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California ELD Mandate Effective January 1st
December 8, 2023
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Upcoming Changes to FMCSA Regulations & Portal
December 1, 2023
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What is in the Cab of Your Truck?
November 17, 2023
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Cold Weather is Here!
November 10, 2023
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
November 3, 2023
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Food Safety- From Farm to Fork
October 27, 2023
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You Snooze, You Lose. Don’t Drive Drowsy!
October 20, 2023
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How Drivers Can Impact Tire Cost and Tire Safety
October 13, 2023
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Do Your Drivers Work for Other Compensation?
October 6, 2023
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Get Ready for Winter Driving Conditions
September 29, 2023
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Preparing for the Cold Weather
September 22, 2023
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Fire Prevention Week
September 15, 2023
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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 9-15)
September 1, 2023
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
August 25, 2023
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Driving a Truck is a Dangerous Job
August 18, 2023
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Are Your Drivers Ready for Brake Safety Week 2023?
August 11, 2023
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Back to School Safety
August 4, 2023
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Proactive vs. Reactive Safety and Loss Control Programs
July 28, 2023
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Sign Up For Fall Safety Seminars!
July 21, 2023
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Hypertension and Drivers
July 14, 2023
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Severe Weather Driving Tips
July 12, 2023
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Preparing For the July 4th Holiday
June 30, 2023
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CVSA’s Brake Safety Week Scheduled for August 20-26
June 23, 2023
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Is Your MCS 150 Up to Date?
June 16, 2023
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Summer Forecast for 2023… Extreme Heat and Humidity for Millions
June 9, 2023
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Memorial Day Weekend Safety
May 26, 2023
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Schools Are Letting Out: Proceed with Caution
May 19, 2023
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International Roadcheck is Next Week!
May 12, 2023
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How Long Do I Need to Keep Those FMCSA Records?
May 5, 2023
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Do Your Drivers Have to Go Through An Open Weigh Station?
April 28, 2023
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 21, 2023
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Always Expect a Train at Each and Every Crossing!
April 14, 2023
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Transportation Safety & Compliance Seminar on May 11th
April 7, 2023
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Communicating with other Drivers and Pedestrians While Driving
April 7, 2023
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Different Levels of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Inspections
March 31, 2023
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Driving Under the Influence… of Allergy Medication
March 24, 2023
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
March 17, 2023
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Do I Need a CDL License to Operate that Truck?
March 10, 2023
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Is Your MCS 15 Up to Date?
March 3, 2023
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Winter Isn’t Over Yet!
February 24, 2023
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How to Properly Mark a Commercial Motor Vehicle
February 17, 2023
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Registration is Now Open Online for the 2023 Idealease/NPTC Safety Seminars
February 10, 2023
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Positive Drug Screen Results Increased in 2022
February 3, 2023
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Why Are We Getting Brake Adjustment Violations?
January 27, 2023
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Right of Way
January 20, 2023
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Do Your Drivers Know & Understand Appendix G of the FMCSA Regulations?
January 13, 2023
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Cold Weather is Here!
December 23, 2022
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Is Your Company Prepared in the Event of an Accident?
December 16, 2022
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Regulation FAQ’s
December 9, 2022
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Are You Sharing Your Driver with Another Company?
December 2, 2022
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Proactive vs. Reactive Safety and Loss Control Program
November 18, 2022
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Upcoming Change to Pre-Employment Investigations for Drug and Alcohol Violations
November 11, 2022
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week December 5-9
November 4, 2022
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November 6-13 is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
October 28, 2022
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Preventing Driver Injuries This Fall & Winter
October 21, 2022
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Do I Need a CDL License to Operate that Truck?
October 14, 2022
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Have You Had a Non-Preventable DOT Recordable Accident
October 7, 2022
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Is That a Drunk Driver?
September 30, 2022
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Preparing For The Cold Weather Ahead!
September 23, 2022
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Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15th
September 16, 2022
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September 11-17 Is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
August 26, 2022
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McCandless Idealease Joins United Rentals Golf Classic to Support Little League Challenger
August 19, 2022
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Truck Safety Technology
August 19, 2022
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McCandless Idealease Earns Prestigious ONE Idealease Elite Award for 2022
August 15, 2022
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Do I Need a USDOT Number?
August 12, 2022
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Brake Safety Week is August 21-27
August 5, 2022
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Back to School Safety!
July 29, 2022
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July is UV Protection Month
July 22, 2022
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Hypertension and Drivers
July 15, 2022
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July 4th Holiday Safety
July 1, 2022
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Driver Shortage Remains a Concern
June 24, 2022
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The Heat is On!
June 17, 2022
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Heat and Your Truck
June 10, 2022
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Memorial Day Safety
May 27, 2022
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Schools are Letting Out, Proceed with Caution!
May 20, 2022
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International Roadcheck Is Next Week With Emphasis on Wheel Ends
May 13, 2022
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Driving in Springtime Weather
May 6, 2022
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Click it or Ticket! National Seat Belt Enforcement Mobilization – May 23 – June 5, 2022
April 29, 2022
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Record Retention
April 22, 2022
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Annual DOT Inspection
April 15, 2022
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Are Your Drivers Prepared For Upcoming Roadcheck 2022?
April 8, 2022
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Work Zone Season Is Upon Us
April 1, 2022
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How to Conduct Yourself if Pulled Over by a Law Enforcement Official
March 25, 2022
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month! March 18th Idealease Safety Bulletin
March 18, 2022
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Is your MCS-150 up to date?
March 10, 2022
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March 4 Idealease Safety Bulletin – Medications and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations do not always mix
March 4, 2022
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CVSA Schedules Roadcheck for May 17th-19th
February 25, 2022
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Food Safety and Temperature-Controlled Transportation – February 18th Idealease Safety Bulletin
February 18, 2022
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Do you have a career path for your employees? Idealase Safety Bulletin – Feb 11th
February 11, 2022
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Mirrors a Reflection of Safety – Idealease Safety Bulletin
February 4, 2022
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Are you Driving with “Tunnel Vision” This Winter – Idealease Safety Bulletin
January 28, 2022
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Driver Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) – Idealease Safety Bulletin
January 21, 2022
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REGULATION FAQ’S
January 14, 2022
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Protecting your Driver and Truck during Extreme Cold Conditions
January 7, 2022
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Proactive vs Reactive Safety & Loss Control Programs – Idealease Safety Bulletin
December 17, 2021
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McCandless Idealease – Winter Weather Information
December 10, 2021
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Don’t Crowd the Plow – Idealease Safety Bulletin
December 10, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin : Are your drivers operating their liftgate safely?
December 3, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – NIGHT DRIVING
November 19, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – ‘Cold Weather is Here!’
November 12, 2021
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COVID-19 and Alcohol Consumption – 11/5/21 Idealease Safety Bulletin
November 5, 2021
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Preventing Drowsy Driving – Idealease Safety Bulletin October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – What is in the Cab of Your Truck?
October 22, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – Have you experienced a Non-Preventable DOT recordable accident?
October 15, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – Registration is OPEN for the 2021 Idealease Fall Safety Webinars!
October 8, 2021
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Preparing for the Cold Weather – Idealease Idealsafe Safety Bulletin 10/2/21
October 2, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Dangerous Roads – September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – October 3rd – 9th is Fire Prevention Week
September 17, 2021
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Your Truck is NO Match for a Train! Idealease Safety Bulletin 9/11/2021
September 11, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Stay Safe and Healthy this Labor Day Weekend!
August 27, 2021
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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Crackdown Started this week!
August 20, 2021
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August 13th Idealease Safety Bulletin – Using Safety Technology can create a safer workplace for your drivers
August 13, 2021
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Back to School Safety – August 6th Idealease Safety Bulletin
August 6, 2021
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Managing Drivers with prescription drugs – Idealease Safety Bulletin
July 30, 2021
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The Heat is ON! #Idealease safety bulletin
July 23, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Summer Caution!
July 16, 2021
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#Idealease Safety Bulletin – July 4th Holiday
July 2, 2021
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It’s Finally Summer – Idealease Safety Bulletin 6/25/21
June 25, 2021
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July is UV Safety Awareness Month – #Idealease Safety Bulletin
June 18, 2021
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School’s Out! Summer is (almost) here! Remember, Safety First! Idealease Safety Bulletin
June 11, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Memorial Day Holiday Safety
May 28, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Time for Spring Cleaning….What’s in the Cab of your Truck(s)?
May 21, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – History will Write that Truck Drivers are Unsung Heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 14, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Be on the Defense!
May 7, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – International Roadcheck Is Next Week, May 4-6
April 30, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Click It or Ticket!
April 23, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – A Perfect Storm, COVID-19, Work Zone Season and Speeding
April 16, 2021
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New McCandless Idealease Facility Coming Fall 2021!
April 9, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – How are You Retaining Strong Fleet Drivers?
April 9, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – Does your Driver know the difference between a “Defect” and a “Safety Sensitive” Defect?
March 26, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – 2020 Vehicle Miles Down, Fatality Accident Frequency Up
March 19, 2021
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Allergy Medicines can impair drivers – Idealease Safety Bulletin
March 12, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Is your MCS 150 up to date?
March 5, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Prescription Drugs and Commercial Motor Vehicle Operation do not always mix
February 26, 2021
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The Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) – Idealease Safety Bulletin 2-19-21
February 19, 2021
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February 12 Idealease Safety Bulletin – FMCSA Compliance Review, Top Audit Violations and more
February 12, 2021
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Cargo Securement Regulations 2/5/21
February 5, 2021
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February 2021 Idealease Blog Post – Bringing up the Rear, Safely
February 2, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – February is Heart Month: Are you at Risk of Heart Disease
January 29, 2021
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Expectation of Changes for the Trucking Industry in 2021 – Idealease Safety Bulletin 1/22/21
January 22, 2021
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Safety Bulletin – Protecting Your Driver During Extreme Cold Conditions – 1/8/2021
January 8, 2021
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YEAR END REGULATIONS UPDATE – Idealease Safety Bulletin (12/18/20)
December 18, 2020
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Safety Bulletin 12/11/20: FAQs, Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays
December 11, 2020
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Safety Bulletin – Are Your Drivers Operating Their Liftgates Safely?
December 5, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin 11/20/20 – Always Expect a Train at Each and Every Crossing
November 20, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Are You Sharing Your Driver with Another Company?
November 13, 2020
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Idealease Safety Webinar Series Recordings now available
November 10, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Pedestrian Safety – November 6, 2020
November 6, 2020
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Safety Bulletin – Halloween Driving “Tricks” to Keep Everyone Safe
October 30, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – How Drivers Can Impact Tire Cost and Tire Safety
October 23, 2020
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Safety Bulletin – Preventing Driver Injuries this fall and winter
October 16, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Are Your Supervisors of CDL Drivers Trained According to the FMCSA Regulation?
October 9, 2020
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October 2nd, 2020 – Idealease Safety Bulletin “Fall Is Here”
October 2, 2020
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National Fire Prevention Week – Oct 4-10th: Idealease Safety Bulletin for Week of 9/25/20
September 25, 2020
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Sept 18, 2020: Idealease Safety Bulletin – Winter is Coming. Are you prepared?
September 18, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Stay Safe and Healthy this Labor Day Weekend
September 4, 2020
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Safety Bulletin – Are Your Drivers Prepared for Roadcheck 2020 Beginning September 9th?
August 28, 2020
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Idealease Safety Bulletin – Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over – Enforcement Crackdown Starts TODAY!
August 21, 2020
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August 7th – Idealease Safety Bulletin – ‘Thanks be to Truckers!’
August 7, 2020
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Safety Bulletin – Preventing a Single Vehicle Accident 1/15/21
January 15, 2020
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