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October 6, 2022

Understanding DOT Driving Hours

Many people drive a vehicle every week, if not every day. It’s an activity that’s functional and gets passengers where they need to be. But...
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December 14, 2018

Safe Vehicle Operation Training: Make It a Priority

Employers shouldn’t overlook motor vehicle safety – this is a subtly critical part of keeping workers safe. Vehicle operation is one of the highest-priority categories...
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December 12, 2014

There is a such thing as being too cold!

Is it really possible for a person to be “too cold”? Yes! Based on where you are in the country, extreme cold weather conditions can vary....
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December 11, 2014

Be Prepared: Working In Cold Weather

Did you know every year on an average there are over 5,870,000 vehicle crashes, with about 23% of the crashes being weather-related? As the seasons change,...
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April 15, 2014

Use These Resources During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

To help fight against the preventable deaths distracted driving causes each year, the month of April is recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the...
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April 10, 2014

Help Educate this April for Distracted Driving Awareness Month with Discounted Courses

Did you know five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting? If you are traveling at 55mph that’s enough time...
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March 20, 2014

Did the Winter Roads Damage Your Vehicle?

The winter months wreak havoc on our cars, especially with the awful winter weather we’ve had this year.  With warmer weather on its way in,...
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February 27, 2014

Don’t Ignore the Dangers of Texting/Talking While Driving

Cell phones are the most prevalent distraction on the road.  The societal pressures of constantly being connected are felt every time the phone goes off...
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February 14, 2014

15 More Updated Courses for Third-Generation VOD Format

Mastery has been energetically converting courses to be compatible with our third-generation, Video On Demand (VOD) format, allowing courses to play on any mobile device. ...
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January 27, 2014

Over 50 New and Updated Courses Out This Month!

January was a busy month at Mastery! We released 38 new Video On Demand courses, 3 Advantage courses and 6 Partner courses. We also updated...
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June 24, 2013

Safety Training for Professional Drivers Now On Mobile-Friendly, VOD

Whether you are a seasoned driver or a newcomer preparing for the written drivers’ exam for a commercial driver’s license, it is vital to the...
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April 1, 2013

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

According to the National Safety Council, “Driving is a privilege…it also gives you an enormous amount of responsibility.”  The responsibilities while driving include; Wearing a...
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February 25, 2013

Distracted Drivers Cause Damage and Traffic Fatalities on the Rise

Distracted driving is becoming a greater threat.  With technology on the rise, and the need to always be connected, it is creating a standard need...
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December 20, 2012

Prepare for Safe Winter Driving

As we approach the winter season, it is imperative to begin preparing our vehicles for the rough weather to come.  Freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, ice...
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September 27, 2012

New Online Safety Training Courses Released This September

Among this month’s new releases is another batch of safety training videos geared towards the trucking and transportation industry. Some of these titles address specific...
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August 24, 2012

New Safety Training for the Trucking Industry (and other August releases)

Among the 20+ new titles released this past month are a selection of safety training courses geared toward the trucking industry. Some of these titles...
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December 14, 2011

Ban On Cell Phone Use While Driving

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recommended a nation-wide ban on the use of cell phones while driving. This would include texting and making phone calls,...
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October 6, 2011

Are You Ready for Cold Weather?

Even though we are just enjoying the first few weeks of Autumn, it is difficult to ignore the fact that winter is not too far...
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June 30, 2011

Crash Course in Handling an On-the-Job Car Accident

According to the National Safety Council vehicle accidents are the number 1 cause of unintentional workplace deaths in the United States. The National Safety Council...
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June 14, 2011

Driving Safety- How to go Beyond the Basics

You don’t want to wait until it is too late to discover a problem with your vehicle. That is why it is crucial to perform...
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June 9, 2011

Are You Prepared to Drive in Bad Weather?

As summer weather sets in, we have to remember it isn’t all sunshine and 80 degrees. Even though we’ve left the snow and ice of...
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June 2, 2011

DOT’s Distracted Driving Campaign

The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched a campaign against distracted driving, a danger that killed over 5,000 people in 2009. On the distracted driving...
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May 27, 2011

Distracted Driving and How To Avoid It

Have you ever seen someone doing something ridiculous while they drive, like shaving, putting on makeup, or reading a newspaper? These behaviors seem like obvious...
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April 14, 2011

Defensive Driving for Cargo Vans and Delivery Vehicles

Anyone driving a cargo van or delivery truck needs to be aware of the hazards involved with their job. Being on the road day in...
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April 7, 2011

NPHW 2011- Injury Prevention Starts On the Move

The Department of Transportation estimates a decrease in traffic fatalities by 25% since 2005, and report the lowest numbers in recorded history (since 1949). These...
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February 23, 2011

Save on Gas Money

Gas prices are on the rise, up to $3.19/gallon according to the U.S. Department of Energy. There are driving practices you can implement in order to...
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January 28, 2011

How to Drive Defensively

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 30,000 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in 2009. Instead of focusing on the radio, making phone calls or your...
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January 28, 2011

How to Work Safely with Snow Removal Vehicles

A new Video On Demand course called “Working Safely with Snow Plows and other Snow Removal Vehicles” is now available. Operating a snow plow exposes...
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