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      <image:caption>Many exit ramps are designed with curves or cloverleafs, so drivers of commercial vehicles must adjust their speed accordingly to avoid losing control or rolling over.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Staged auto accident fraud results in higher insurance premiums for all honest drivers and threatens the lives of innocent motorists.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>As a reefer driver, you're in the business of keeping perishable product at the proper temperature, and spoilage can happen very quickly if required temperatures are not maintained.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>In dark-colored costumes, children are harder to see at night, and costumes often limit a child’s ability to see.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Update your device’s software and maps regularly, and have a road atlas and/or traditional paper maps available as a backup or if the GPS malfunctions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Speeding was the most cited violation during this year's Operation Safe Driver Week.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The ATRI survey found that truckers are spending more time waiting at the loading dock, leading to delays that cut into earnings of trucking companies and drivers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Nearly 1,700 commercial motor vehicles were placed out of service for critical brake-related violations during CVSA's unannounced brake safety blitz in May.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Multiple company drivers testified during the trial that the employer required them to drive in excess of HOS regulations and instructed them to falsify log books to cover up those violations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>More drivers are underestimating the dangers of driving while high, that's according to a new study released from AAA.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The pilot program will run for up to three years during which time, the younger drivers will have their safety records compared to the records of a control group of 21-24 year old CDL drivers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The FMCSA is seeking public input on a potential pilot program that would allow CDL holders under the age of 21 to operate in interstate operations.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The FMCSA released new online resources for CMV stakeholders regarding the upcoming implementation of its CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The CVSA International Roadcheck is just around the corner, scheduled for June 4-6 across North America, and will focus on steering and suspension systems.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Data tables for transportation fatalities for all modes.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Truckers should be prepared to stop for Brake Safety Week</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pay attention to both vehicles and people in rest areas, parking lots or truck stops, and be cautious of strangers asking questions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Remain cognizant of your surroundings at all times, whether parked or driving, and be particularly observant at night.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This new Senate bill will create a pathway for younger interstate truck drivers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FMCSA is seeking public comment on a proposed pilot program that would allow 18-20-year-old, military-trained drivers to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DOT inspectors throughout the US, Canada and Mexico will be inspecting nearly 17 trucks or buses, on average, every minute during this year's International Roadcheck.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>FMCSA is pushing back the compliance date for a federal rule that would move to electronically-transmitted medical cards.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The trucker wall to prevent a man's suicide</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/eld-april-1st</loc>
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      <image:caption>Trucker ELD's go into effect April 1st</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Owner Operator Direct will be at the Mid America Trucking Show 2018 (a.k.a. "MATS").  Come see us at Booth #68096!!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pigs would be prone to diseases while waiting for 10 hours in a hot truck stop under the new ELD law.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Livestock haulers were set to panic this Sunday, March 18th when the temporary 90 day ELD waiver expires.  On Tuesday, the FMCSA announced another 90 day extension while they figure out a solution.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Commercial truckers aren't getting paid as much as they should... especially considering the high demand.  The ELD law and the 14 Hour Rule are causing truckers to leave the industry in search of better careers.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>CVSA and FMCSA Operation Safe Driver Week Starts October 15th, 2017</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Driverless trucks are on the horizon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The commercial trucking economy is getting worse in 2018</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Bill to Combat Human Trafficking in Trucking</image:title>
      <image:caption>Congress approves human trafficking bill</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Blog - Bill to Combat Human Trafficking in Trucking</image:title>
      <image:caption>Congress reaches out to truckers.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/pyle-transportation-faces-investigation-after-deadly-human-smuggling</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Pyle Transportation Faces Investigation After Deadly Human Smuggling</image:title>
      <image:caption>Refrigerator truck in rural Iowa</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/cvsa-adds-level-viii-electronic-inspection</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - CVSA Adds Level VIII Electronic Inspection</image:title>
      <image:caption>Manual truck inspections will soon be a thing of the past.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/congress-discusses-the-eld-mandate</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Congress Discusses Delaying the ELD Mandate</image:title>
      <image:caption>Congress discussed delaying the ELD Mandate</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/eld-summer-tour</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - FMCSA's ELD Summer Tour</image:title>
      <image:caption>The FMCSA is going on tour to educate truckers on the ELD Mandate</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/cargo-theft-might-be-unusually-high-this-4th-of-july</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Cargo Theft Might be Unusually High this 4th of July</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck cargo theft might be especially high this 4th of July</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trucks-pay-half-price-at-nyc-night-crossings-to-ease-summer-of-hell-traffic</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - TRUCKS PAY HALF-PRICE AT NYC NIGHT CROSSINGS TO EASE “SUMMER OF HELL” TRAFFIC</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Throgs Neck Bridge in NYC will have half priced tolls at night for truckers</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/fmcsa-finally-releases-entry-level-driver-training-rule</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - FMCSA FINALLY RELEASES ENTRY-LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING RULE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck driver in training</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/eld-appeal-denied-by-supreme-court</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1497413839158-XDTWB73PTZFKKZEYRUV1/ELD+101</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - ELD APPEAL DENIED BY SUPREME COURT</image:title>
      <image:caption>ELD's 101 - Everything Truckers Need to Know About Electronic Logging Devices</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/elds-101-a-guide-to-electronic-logging-devices</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - ELDs 101 - A Guide to Electronic Logging Devices</image:title>
      <image:caption>Everything Truckers Need to Know About ELD's</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/high-speed-chase-ends-in-crash-and-standoff</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/young-trucker-has-rough-first-day-on-the-job</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - Young Trucker Has Rough First Day on the Job</image:title>
      <image:caption>A 24 year old trucker got a nice welcome into the trucking world on his first day at work  (Provided by City of Tonawanda Police Department)</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/truck-insurance-hikes-youre-safe-for-now</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1496863843334-5IDOSQ1217GK957G4LTO/Truck+Insurance</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - TRUCK INSURANCE HIKES? YOU’RE SAFE FOR NOW</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck transporting goods</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/traffic-congestion-costs-the-nation-over-634-billion</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1495981627474-EB3ZSEZ0HI5ARTOGJLNC/Trucking+Traffic+-+Commercial+Truck+Insurance</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - TRAFFIC CONGESTION COSTS TRUCKERS $63.4 BILLION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Traffic costs truckers a lot of money every year.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/72-hour-inspection-blitz-coming-up</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1495410446947-C9A8AABVHST4CACBXQUT/CVSA+Commercial+Truck+Inspection</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - 72 Hour Inspection Blitz Coming Up</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truckers will be inspected from June 6-8th this year.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/human-trafficking-prevention-course-mandatory-for-cdl-in-arkansas</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1494882940880-K1RKHB7WY11NRAUG8OBP/Human+Trafficking+Prevention+in+Arkansas</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE MANDATORY FOR CDL IN ARKANSAS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truckers in Arkansas are now required to take a human trafficking prevention course to attain their CDL</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/most-dangerous-roads-in-the-us</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/fmcsa-increases-fines-for-violations-of-motor-carrier-regulations</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1494562848734-AX61RZ3JJXVZ1WFG5SIV/FMCSA+Fines+Increasing+-+Owner+Operator+Direct</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - FMCSA INCREASES FINES FOR VIOLATIONS OF MOTOR CARRIER REGULATIONS</image:title>
      <image:caption>FMCSA is increasing fines for truckers.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/new-trucking-crash-data</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - NEW TRUCKING CRASH DATA</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck crashes will impact your commercial truck insurance rates.  Infographic by Owner Operator Direct.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/survey-shows-increased-nrcme-exam-costs</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - SURVEY SHOWS INCREASED NRCME EXAM COSTS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truckers see increased exam costs and no improvements</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/tca-opposes-raising-91000-pound-weight-limit</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - TCA OPPOSES RAISING WEIGHT LIMIT TO 91,000 LBS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Many truckers oppose the proposed 91,000 weight limit.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/the-move-over-law-why-dont-people-know-about-it</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1492959351542-4IYB5HZSYA7NLWF7VDKO/Move+Over+For+Emergency+Vehicles</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - The Move Over Law - Why Don't People Know About It?</image:title>
      <image:caption>30% of people are not aware that they should move over or slow down for emergency vehicles on the shoulder.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Blog - The Move Over Law - Why Don't People Know About It?</image:title>
      <image:caption>If you see emergency vehicles on the shoulder of the road, slow down, and if safe, move to the left lane.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trucking-execs-talk-infrastructure-spending-in-senate-hearing</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - TRUCKING EXECS TALK INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING IN SENATE HEARING</image:title>
      <image:caption>Commercial trucking big shots discussed infrastructure plans</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/distracted-driving-continues-to-plague-the-nations-roadways</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1492090499420-R04WDSOWTQQD039VIL34/Texting+and+Driving</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - DISTRACTED DRIVING CONTINUES TO PLAGUE THE NATION’S ROADWAYS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Texting and driving is a huge problem... and it's only getting worse.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/fmcsa-concerned-about-truckers-use-of-gps</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - FMCSA CONCERNED ABOUT TRUCKERS' USE OF GPS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck Driver GPS</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trumps-america-first-budget-proposal-cuts-dot-funding-by-13</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1491322784719-1ROLZ74XSB9F1IUGGUMH/Trump+Wants+to+Cut+DOT+Funding</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - TRUMP’s ‘AMERICA FIRST’ BUDGET PROPOSAL CUTS DOT FUNDING BY 13%</image:title>
      <image:caption>Trump wants to cut DOT funding</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/fmcsa-again-delays-effective-date-of-entry-level-driver-training-rule</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - FMCSA AGAIN DELAYS EFFECTIVE DATE OF ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING RULE</image:title>
      <image:caption>Entry level driving training laws are delayed again</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trump-in-a-truck</loc>
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    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blog - TRUMP IN A TRUCK</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/dot-study-finds-34-hour-restart-provisions-have-no-safety-benefits</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1490316563820-3NA8NP7XYHY57O2DWX19/Commercial+Trucking+34+Hour+Restart+Rule</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - DOT STUDY FINDS 34-HOUR RESTART PROVISIONS HAVE NO SAFETY BENEFITS</image:title>
      <image:caption>The commercial trucking 34 hour restart rule may have no safety benefits</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/unhealthy-truckers-more-likely-to-be-involved-in-a-crash</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1490123801070-919GBVROGZMFF3SGNOW6/Unhealthy+Truckers+Have+a+Higher+Crash+Risk</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - UNHEALTHY TRUCKERS MORE LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED IN A CRASH</image:title>
      <image:caption>Unhealthy truckers are 2-4x more likely to get into a crash than healthier drivers.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trucking-transportation-groups-try-to-save-epas-dera-program-amid-promises-of-cuts</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Blog - TRUCKING, TRANSPORTATION GROUPS TRY TO SAVE EPA'S DERA PROGRAM AMID PROMISES OF CUTS</image:title>
      <image:caption>Some truckers want DERA to stay</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/high-driver-turnover-means-high-crash-rates-poor-csa-scores</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1489521257972-71POWQR8BKC25HW4AAU6/Driver+Turnover</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - HIGH DRIVER TURNOVER MEANS HIGH CRASH RATES, POOR CSA SCORES</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/trucking-alliance-sees-drivers-as-key-component-of-tech-revolution</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1489349653141-779TSWG5VDXBG184SJFB/image-asset.jpeg</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - TRUCKING ALLIANCE SEES DRIVERS AS KEY COMPONENT OF TECH REVOLUTION</image:title>
      <image:caption>Driverless trucks? The Trucking Alliance had some thoughts</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://www.owneroperatordirect.com/blog/commercial-vehicle-tire-manufacturers-will-hike-prices-this-year</loc>
    <changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
    <priority>0.5</priority>
    <lastmod>2024-01-16</lastmod>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/573ebd1f45bf219b6da68177/1488915926181-IMN3Z1ZVEB8I33JFEHHA/Truck+Tire</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blog - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE TIRE MANUFACTURERS WILL HIKE PRICES THIS YEAR</image:title>
      <image:caption>Truck tires will increase in 2017</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Third Party vendors can now administer CDL tests in NJ</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Is the speed limiter mandate dead?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The DOT wants to add painkiller testing</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The ATRI ranked truck traffic congestion locations</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Elaine Chao had an easy confirmation hearing</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Truckers will be drug tested</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>No texting and driving if you're a Cargill Employee</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Truck Driver Infographic by Owner Operator Direct</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Georgia Truckers who were scammed need to get re-qualified</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Unified Registration System by the FMCSA</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The EPA wants further emissions reductions for trucks</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Don't become a victim of a drunk driver tonight</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A new survey shows why truck drivers leave their jobs so early</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Truckers employed by carriers will continue to be randomly drug tested at a 25% rate.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>There's a truck recall related to Goodyear tires</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Drowsy Driving Infographic from https://www.owneroperatordirect.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sleep apnea can play a huge factor in Drowsy Driving</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Trucking tonnage dropped in October, but the bottom may be near</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A new overtime rule for truckers has been blocked.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A truck driver minimum training rule will go into effect soon</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Happy Thanksgiving Truckers... thank you for making today possible.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The DOT says speed limiting devices on heavy vehicles could save lives and save an estimated $1 billion in fuel costs each year.</image:caption>
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