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Seven proven ways to stay alert and awake
Driving long distances can be exhausting and monotonous. Driving 10 or 11 hours per day to make deliveries on time is stressful and tiresome. It can also become dangerous if the driver gets worn down and/or tired out. Here are
Return your transporter plate
We hope all our Pinnacle drivers stick around for a long, long time. So, when you read, “return your transporter plate,” we don’t mean right away. We hope it’s a long time from now. But…when the time comes that you
Springtime driving
Happy ‘Leap Day’ to all Pinnacle drivers! With winter nearly behind us and signs of spring starting to multiply, most of you are probably looking forward to the warmer months. We could still experience a winter storm—after all, officially it’s
About the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
Emissions control has been an ongoing issue for the California state legislature for many years. Recently a new testing requirement from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) went into effect. This requirement was effective on January 1, but drivers have
Driver Observed
The FMCSA has been promoting changes to the Safer Scores methodology that include two Vehicle Maintenance categories. One will be called Driver Observed while the other will remain Vehicle Maintenance. The change is expected this spring.
The impacts of ELDs
The ELD mandate has been active for six years. A lot was argued on both sides when first proposed. It’s a good time to review some of the impacts of the ELD mandate. The purpose for mandating the ELD rule
Know When to Slow
The faster you drive, the more damage you cause in an accident. About 30 percent of all traffic fatalities are because of driving above the speed limit. Nobody in his right mind would argue that driving excessively fast is risky
Night Driving tips
Some drivers like to drive at night because it seems there are fewer drivers on the road. Sometimes you experience enjoyable solitude. It can feel as if you have the road to yourself. But along with the calming effect the
Driving in the mountains
Driving through the Rockies, the Appalachians or the Sierra Nevada mountains are awe-inspiring to say the least. If you’ve never done it, you should. But, if you’re looking for a comfortable, scenic drive through the prettiest geography our country has
Distracted driving not just cell phones
About eight people are killed every day in America from motor vehicle crashes that involve a distracted driver. Nowadays, the concept of “distracted driving” usually leads us to think about drivers talking on their cell phones or being distracted from
