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      Sep 23, 2022 3:14:00 PM

      Take Your Risk Control Efforts to New Heights

      Sep 21, 2022 3:59:00 PM

      Road rage: How to protect yourself

      Sep 20, 2022 1:29:00 PM

      Vehicle inspections: a 15-point list

      Sep 19, 2022 10:14:00 AM

      5 Steps of Managing Risk

      Sep 12, 2022 4:30:00 PM

      To All the Truck Drivers, we Say Thank You!

      Aug 31, 2022 11:29:00 AM

      Ask the safety rep: Regulatory updates

      Aug 13, 2022 8:00:00 AM

      Brake Safety Week is nearing - are you ready?

      Jul 26, 2022 1:52:39 PM

      10 Things You Can do to Lower Your Insurance Costs

      Jul 9, 2022 11:48:00 AM

      How To Prepare for Operation Safe Driver Week

      Jul 6, 2022 4:29:00 PM

      Try a holistic approach to managing risk at a motor carrier

      Jun 30, 2022 2:59:00 PM

      Tips for evaluating driver applicants

      Jun 24, 2022 10:59:00 AM

      Ask the risk manager: Loss Exposures

      Jun 9, 2022 3:30:00 PM

      7 Traits of a Professional, and How They Improve the Workplace

      Jun 2, 2022 1:30:00 PM

      VIDEO: Lessons Learned From a Road Team Captain

      May 26, 2022 4:00:00 PM

      The Best Approach When Giving and Receiving Feedback

      May 18, 2022 11:30:00 AM

      Monitoring Road Hazards as You Drive

      May 11, 2022 3:00:00 PM

      3 Ways to Make Safety Meetings More Effective

      May 5, 2022 11:30:00 AM

      Strategic Leadership in a Complex World

      May 3, 2022 4:30:00 PM

      Leadership Has a Role in Helping Prevent Railroad and Automobile Incidents

      Apr 22, 2022 9:00:00 AM

      10 Ways Motor Carriers can Increase Fuel Efficiency

      Apr 12, 2022 12:30:00 PM

      Do You Repair Trucks? You May Need Garagekeepers Coverage

      Mar 29, 2022 8:30:00 AM

      How To Use Your Influence to Meet Safety Goals

      Mar 24, 2022 2:42:00 PM

      5 Easy Stress Management Techniques

      Mar 17, 2022 8:00:00 AM

      7 Tips to Lead by Active Listening

      Mar 11, 2022 1:00:00 PM

      How to Reduce Driver Turnover and Increase Driver Retention

      Feb 25, 2022 7:30:00 AM

      3 Ways Dash Cams Can Improve Your Operations

      Feb 18, 2022 1:29:32 PM

      How to Create an Emergency Preparedness Plan For Your Trucking Company

      Feb 7, 2022 11:08:29 AM

      Entry Level Driver Training Rule: New Requirements in 2022

      Jan 14, 2022 9:26:09 AM

      8 Must Ask Questions For your Truck Insurance Agent

      Jan 11, 2022 10:00:00 AM

      Wear proper footwear to prevent injuries

      Jan 4, 2022 10:00:00 AM

      Protecting drivers from theft while on the road

      Dec 28, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      Give Safety Leaders a Seat at the Table

      Dec 19, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      Safety Road Map: Tools to help you embrace compliance

      Dec 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      What are the safety advantages of using air disc brakes?

      Dec 1, 2021 1:48:32 PM

      4 things you can do now to protect your company from cyberattacks

      Dec 1, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      Use Background Checks to Prevent Driver Thefts

      Nov 30, 2021 8:51:04 AM

      Insurance is an Investment: Choose Wisely

      Nov 17, 2021 2:05:10 PM

      Want A Successful Safety Culture? Start At The Top

      Nov 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM

      Fall driving hazards: schools, farming, changing weather

      Oct 30, 2021 3:00:00 PM

      Improper Lifting - Know the Hazards, And How To Avoid Them

      Oct 9, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      What You Need to Know When You Face an Emergency Stop

      Oct 1, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Ask The Safety Rep: Changes in Agricultural Commodity Rules

      Sep 24, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Safety Road Map Tips For Driver Selection

      Sep 18, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Fostering Effective Speed Management

      Sep 7, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Ask The PDC Adjuster: The Importance of Timely Claims Reporting

      Sep 4, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      How to Avoid Pattern Driving

      Aug 30, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Personal Security

      Aug 1, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      4 Ways Technology Can Boost Recruiting

      Aug 1, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Reduce Crashes: Driver-Related Root Causes of Crashes

      Jul 22, 2021 11:00:00 AM

      Understanding The Hazards of Road Construction

      Jul 14, 2021 11:05:00 AM

      Use Skip-Level Meetings To Foster Transparency

      Jul 6, 2021 10:30:00 AM

      Improving Sleep Habits

      Jun 30, 2021 10:24:00 AM

      Self-Motivation

      Jun 25, 2021 3:00:00 PM

      What Can You Do to Prevent Distracted Driving?

      Jun 9, 2021 10:22:00 AM

      Situational Awareness and Why it's Important

      Jun 2, 2021 10:20:00 AM

      Improve Employee Situational Awareness

      May 19, 2021 8:30:00 AM

      3 Gaps to Watch for in Your Trucking Insurance

      May 10, 2021 10:19:00 AM

      Improve Hours-of-Service Results With ETHOS

      Apr 27, 2021 10:18:00 AM

      Understanding and Preparing for Roadside Inspections

      Apr 26, 2021 11:40:29 AM

      Annual CVSA Roadcheck set for May 4-6, 2021

      Apr 5, 2021 10:16:00 AM

      Preventing Distracted Walking

      Mar 26, 2021 1:15:00 PM

      Focus on Mindfulness to Improve Driving

      Mar 26, 2021 10:00:08 AM

      The Financial Impact of Distracted Driving

      Mar 10, 2021 10:30:00 AM

      Why Training Fails... and How You Can Fix It

      Feb 10, 2021 2:00:00 PM

      Create a Workplace That Learns from Mistakes

      Jan 27, 2021 2:00:00 PM

      Reducing Slips, Trips, and Falls Around The Truck

      Jan 22, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      Preventing Lane Change Crashes

      Jan 15, 2021 4:15:57 PM

      How Truckers can fight trafficking

      Jan 13, 2021 10:00:00 AM

      What if Culture is Not Your Problem?

      Jan 7, 2021 2:00:00 PM

      Aging and the Dangers of Winter Driving

      Dec 22, 2020 3:05:00 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: How Does CBD Affect Motor Carriers?

      Dec 21, 2020 11:30:00 AM

      Annual Clearinghouse Queries due Jan. 5, 2021

      Dec 1, 2020 1:45:00 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: Starting an Incentive Program

      Nov 17, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Tips to Maximize Dock Safety

      Nov 13, 2020 8:30:00 AM

      Preventing Cargo Theft During the Holidays

      Nov 10, 2020 2:00:00 PM

      Rules of the Road Include Professionalism & Safety

      Nov 5, 2020 3:00:00 PM

      Protecting Parked Equipment from Fires

      Oct 22, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Try blended learning to improve safety training

      Oct 19, 2020 9:15:00 AM

      5 ways a safety mindset can lower your insurance rates

      Oct 5, 2020 3:00:00 PM

      5 ways to Improve Fuel Economy

      Sep 29, 2020 7:45:00 AM

      Leaders do not have all the answers

      Sep 24, 2020 1:45:00 PM

      Generational Leadership for a Diverse Workforce

      Sep 1, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Post-pandemic planning

      Aug 3, 2020 3:00:00 PM

      Time Management

      Jul 27, 2020 11:00:00 AM

      Engage Drivers to Decrease Turnover

      Jul 24, 2020 1:00:00 PM

      Re-Emphasize Rear-End Crash Prevention

      Jul 17, 2020 2:00:00 PM

      FMCSA’s New Crash Preventability Determination Program

      Jul 15, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Interpersonal Skills

      Jul 8, 2020 3:00:00 PM

      Sharing the Road with truck drivers

      Jun 11, 2020 10:58:47 AM

      Do employees understand your business acumen?

      Jun 8, 2020 9:37:33 AM

      ATA issues Recommendations for Drivers in Areas of Unrest

      Jun 2, 2020 3:15:00 PM

      Understanding Roundabouts

      May 22, 2020 1:49:00 PM

      Understanding the risks of obesity

      May 21, 2020 3:14:17 PM

      Railroad Crossings

      Apr 28, 2020 11:00:00 AM

      Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a Game Changer

      Apr 8, 2020 2:00:00 PM

      Preventing CRASHES with Stationary Objects

      Apr 3, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Combatting Substance Abuse

      Mar 19, 2020 3:10:00 PM

      Congestion, Construction among Spring Driving Hazards

      Mar 16, 2020 5:13:11 PM

      Ask Safety: Where Can I Get DOT Compliance Materials?

      Mar 4, 2020 10:00:00 AM

      Know the Hazards of Rollovers

      Feb 25, 2020 2:45:00 PM

      Employee Fatigue is a Risk That Can be Managed

      Feb 11, 2020 3:10:00 PM

      Cold Weather Ailments

      Jan 29, 2020 2:00:00 PM

      What Message Is Your Driver Screening Sending to Applicants?

      Jan 21, 2020 1:00:00 PM

      Ask the Physical Damage Claims Adjuster

      Jan 15, 2020 3:00:00 PM

      Courageous Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Break a Few Eggs

      Dec 18, 2019 2:00:00 PM

      Improve Communication by Asking Better Questions

      Dec 10, 2019 11:00:00 AM

      The Difference between Fault and Preventability in a Crash

      Dec 6, 2019 3:02:00 PM

      What to Do If a Load Is Rejected

      Nov 25, 2019 10:03:45 AM

      Protect Yourself from Thefts and Hijackings

      Nov 7, 2019 11:02:00 AM

      Mirror Use: A Key to Safe Driving

      Oct 29, 2019 3:01:00 PM

      Use Technology and Coaching to Help Change Driver Behavior

      Oct 22, 2019 3:03:00 PM

      Talent Metrics Every Motor Carrier Should Track

      Oct 15, 2019 3:04:00 PM

      Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze

      Oct 8, 2019 3:02:00 PM

      Tips for Flatbed Trailer Safety

      Oct 1, 2019 3:03:12 PM

      Fatigue, slick roads, sun glare among fall road hazards

      Sep 24, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Ask The Risk Manager

      Sep 17, 2019 3:02:00 PM

      10 Road Test Tips for Hiring Truck Drivers

      Sep 10, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      The Essential 7 Driving Techniques

      Sep 3, 2019 3:02:00 PM

      Use Positive Spillover to Improve Safety Performance

      Aug 27, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: The Difference between an AOBRD and an ELD?

      Aug 26, 2019 10:50:00 AM

      It's That Time of Year Again! Quick Review of School Zone Safety

      Aug 20, 2019 3:01:00 PM

      The Essential 7 Work Practices

      Aug 13, 2019 3:03:00 PM

      Trucking Safety 101: Back to Basics

      Jul 30, 2019 3:01:00 PM

      How to Avoid the Four Critical Crashes

      Jul 16, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Why You Should Make Road Tests Part of the Hiring Process

      Jul 9, 2019 3:01:00 PM

      What You Need To Know When Uncoupling A Trailer

      Jul 2, 2019 3:02:00 PM

      It's Time to Discuss Summer Driving Hazards

      Jun 11, 2019 9:54:00 AM

      Ask the Safety Rep: How Can I Improve Driver Retention?

      Jun 4, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Preventing Crashes from Outside the Truck

      May 21, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Ask Human Resources: How Can I Better Manage a Dispersed Workforce?

      May 14, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Preventing Rear-End Crashes Today

      May 7, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Is Your Driver Retention Problem Right in Front of You?

      Apr 30, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Choosing the Correct Personal Protective Equipment for the Job

      Apr 23, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure

      Apr 16, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Managing Space Around Your Truck

      Apr 9, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

      Apr 2, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      It's Time to Discuss Spring Driving Hazards

      Mar 26, 2019 2:59:00 PM

      Preventing Road Rage

      Mar 19, 2019 2:59:00 PM

      Is Accident Reporting Your Achilles Heel?

      Mar 5, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Instilling a Culture That Embraces Fuel Economy

      Feb 26, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Promoting a Culture of Professionalism

      Feb 19, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      The Financial Impact of Losses

      Feb 12, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Addressing Aggressive Driving

      Feb 5, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Ask The Liability Adjuster: Do onboard cameras impact claims?

      Jan 29, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      How to Manage stress effectively

      Jan 22, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: The affect of personal conveyance on trucking

      Jan 15, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Winter Safety Tips

      Jan 8, 2019 3:00:00 PM

      Buying Into Safety: Six Reasons It Makes $ense

      Jan 1, 2019 4:14:56 PM

      Defending Against Winter Driving Hazards

      Dec 26, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Exercising While on the road

      Dec 18, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Crash Scene Procedures

      Dec 4, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Achieve Safety Excellence Through Teamwork

      Nov 27, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Make Your Safety Training Memorable

      Nov 20, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Healthy Eating

      Nov 13, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: What is Required for Accident Recordkeeping?

      Oct 30, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Crash Prevention: Are You Proactive or Reactive?

      Oct 23, 2018 3:01:00 PM

      Fall Driving Hazards

      Oct 16, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Opening/Closing Trailer Doors

      Oct 9, 2018 3:02:00 PM

      Backing

      Sep 25, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Tractor–Trailer Fires: What Do You Do?

      Sep 18, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Providing a Workplace Free of Known Hazards

      Sep 4, 2018 4:00:00 PM

      Use Road Tests to Measure Driver Quality

      Aug 28, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Build a Positive Culture that Inspires Employees to Thrive

      Aug 21, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Skin Protection

      Aug 14, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Preventing Work Zone Crashes

      Jul 31, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      The Importance of Staying Hydrated

      Jul 24, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Ask Safety: With New ELD Rules, what can we expect from inspectors?

      Jul 17, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Summer Driving Hazards

      Jul 10, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Heat-related Illness

      Jul 3, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Time to Discuss Summer Driving Hazards

      Jun 27, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Avoiding Crashes Due to Distracted Driving

      Jun 20, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Slips and Falls

      Jun 13, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      3 Wellness Tips for Truck Drivers

      Jun 12, 2018 2:56:45 PM

      10 Summer Weather Tire Survival Tips

      Jun 5, 2018 3:26:39 PM

      Pattern Driving

      May 29, 2018 3:27:05 PM

      Ask the Safety Rep: How do drug testing changes affect employers?

      May 22, 2018 3:20:36 PM

      Monitoring Drivers for At-Risk Behaviors

      May 15, 2018 3:31:28 PM

      Operations' Role In Avoiding ELD Issues

      May 8, 2018 3:27:34 PM

      Ask the Underwriter: What About a Driver Without an Acceptable MVR?

      May 1, 2018 3:56:14 PM

      Improving Operations After a Catastrophic Loss

      Apr 24, 2018 3:30:00 PM

      Disaster Planning: Plan and Protect Your Future

      Apr 17, 2018 3:21:27 PM

      Entering and Exiting Equipment

      Apr 10, 2018 3:21:32 PM

      Preventing Losses Through Regulatory Compliance

      Mar 27, 2018 3:30:00 PM

      Crashes Do Happen: Tips on Driver Conduct at a Crash Scene

      Mar 20, 2018 3:00:00 PM

      Thou Shall Not Commit Tailgating

      Mar 13, 2018 3:25:10 PM

      Elements of a Successful Safety Culture

      Mar 12, 2018 3:05:40 PM

      2017 Analysis: ATRI Operational Costs of Trucking

      Mar 6, 2018 4:02:54 PM

      Ask the Liability Adjuster

      Feb 27, 2018 3:22:40 PM

      Tips on Continuous Improvement Initiatives

      Feb 20, 2018 3:23:25 PM

      Does Your Company Brand Attract Quality Drivers?

      Jan 30, 2018 3:18:03 PM

      Seasonal Affective Disorder

      Jan 16, 2018 3:27:13 PM

      Winter Safety

      Jan 9, 2018 2:17:48 PM

      Jackknifes

      Jan 2, 2018 3:33:33 PM

      Time to Discuss Winter Driving Conditions

      Dec 26, 2017 3:22:59 PM

      Maintain Business Continuity with Proactive Facility Inspections

      Dec 19, 2017 3:28:26 PM

      Avoiding Right Turn Squeeze Crashes

      Dec 12, 2017 3:33:16 PM

      Preventing Run Under Crashes

      Dec 5, 2017 3:35:54 PM

      Ask the Workers' Compensation Underwriter

      Nov 28, 2017 3:28:47 PM

      Seven Elements of Successful Risk Management

      Nov 20, 2017 10:00:00 AM

      Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food