CMV Equipment theft and potential weaponization

Recently, a Motorcoach was stolen while idling at a pickup point for passengers. Two Motorcoaches were staged and waiting to be loaded with passengers when the first Motorcoach drove away. The vehicle was, as is common, left running while the driver was preparing to load passengers. The vehicle was boarded by a thief, and driven…

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Late Spot and Load Issues

Hello Northwest Navigator Drivers, we recently have had a bump in concerns over drivers missing their spot and load times. It is required that we have the equipment on spot and ready to load when the paperwork indicates. Customers and Passengers depend on these timelines to make their goals happen. We are required to accommodate…

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Exciting news, TEMSA TS 30 equipment on the way!

A new Temsa TS 30 will be arriving shortly to replace the 200/220 series equipment! The Temsa is a Turkish built coach that has been making inroads to the American market and has been met with resounding approval by drivers and the industry in general. If you have not had a chance to drive or explore…

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Saucon On Board instructions Required

Hello, with the implementation of the new ELD, it is required that a copy of the operational instructions be present aboard the vehicle while it is in operation. You should have a copy of these instructions on board in your binder, and you should have been given a personal copy for your records. We are…

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Saucon On Board instructions Required

Hello, with the implementation of the new ELD, it is required that a copy of the operational instructions be present aboard the vehicle while it is in operation. You should have a copy of these instructions on board in your binder, and you should have been given a personal copy for your records. We are…

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RBS Down for Repairs, super busy next few weeks!

Attention all Drivers Maintenance and upgrades in RBS are still underway today with the driver portal, which means it has been temporarily suspended. They are working on a fix that has been an ongoing problem with our system.  With that said, we look forward to the portal being up and running soon.  Looking ahead at…

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More Danger Looms As Harvey Takes A Northeastward Trek

Six days after making landfall as a Category 4 hurricane just north of Port Aransas, Texas, Tropical Depression Harvey is now moving over southwestern Louisiana. The greater Houston area saw more than 50 inches of rain, breaking the nation’s record for rainfall from a single storm, and historic flooding remains throughout the region. The storm…

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5 habits to build mental toughness

Being mentally tough, resilient, and willing to persevere when the chips are down are all qualities that will lead to your long-term success. People often like to believe they are stronger than they are, emotionally as well as physically. But the problem with this overestimation is that—after we take a tumble, whether at work or…

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Driver Visual Awareness Slows During Conversations

A new study from the University of Iowa concludes that drivers engaged in a conversation — either over the phone or with a passenger — are slower to recognize and respond to a new object in their field of view. A conversation creates an “attention disengagement” lag, researchers found, which affects the driver’s ability to…

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Put down that cellphone; distracted-driving law is here

Washington state’s new distracted-driving law is now in effect. Here’s what you need to know to avoid a ticket: No more excuses, public-safety officials say, but would you actually be charged the $136 fine for violating Washington state’s new anti-distraction law, which takes effect Sunday? That depends on where you drive. The Washington State Patrol…

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