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EIGHT WAYS OWNER-OPERATORS CAN PROTECT CARGO FROM THIEVES
Discover different theft-prevention strategies—from high tech to low tech—that will make you and your cargo safer when you’re on the road.
Download PDFWinterizing your truck
Get the tips and tools you need to make sure your truck components and systems are properly prepped for the winter ahead.
Download PDFEight things you need to know about ELDs
As an owner operator, the new ELD mandate means you have some important decisions to make regarding your truck and business. Here are eight tips that will help you be prepared.
Download PDFSeven ways millenials are saving the industry
In an industry that’s short 70,000 drivers, reaching out to the next generation – millennials – is critical. See how companies are engaging this important audience.
Download PDFSix top trucking indicators to follow
How can you be sure the data you’re getting is really relevant to your business? Here are six of the top trucking-industry indicators that will help you make smart business decisions.
Download PDFSeven ways to use data to manage safe driving
It’s no secret that data can help you be more efficient. But did you know it can help you be a safer driver? Discover seven ways to gather and use data to help you be more safe.
Download PDFSeven tire tips that could save your life
When it comes to vehicle-related accidents, tires are the leading cause. Are your tires safe? Are they properly maintained? Find out seven tips for making sure you have safe tires.
Download PDFNine tips for safe driving in construction zones
The number of construction zone accidents is climbing, with 25% of fatal work-zone crashes involving large trucks. Discover nine tips that will help make driving through construction zones safer and easier.
Download PDFHave you heard about the Million Miler Club?
Meet Jerry Scheidt, who has reached the three-million-mile mark and is well on his way to making it four.
Download PDFMeet a man who's reached three million miles
It’s quite an achievement to reach one million miles with a single Cat engine. Meet a driver who’s reached the three-million-mile mark and is driving towards four.
Download PDFStaying Healthy for the Long Haul: Ten Tips
Staying healthy over the long haul can be a difficult challenge. Here are ten tips that will help you lead a healthier life on the road.
Download PDFOOIDA Announces New Push to Delay ELD Mandate
After multiple attempts have failed, a new push to delay the December 18 ELD mandate is gaining momentum. Will it succeed?
Download PDFAutonomous fleets: How close are they to reality?
Is the trucking industry heading into the era of autonomous trucks? And how “autonomous” will these trucks actually be? Read the whole story.
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