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KEEP IMPAIRED DRIVERS OFF THE ROAD


a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the testing process. Te programs are available in DVD, Pay Per View and Online Course formats. Call 800-327- 6868 or visit JJKeller.com/108262.


NORTHLAND INSURANCE We at TA and Petro believe drivers


deserve nothing but the utmost respect, care and comfort and a good pat on the back. Tat’s why we’re proud to announce the


Complying with critical alcohol and drug


testing regulations and improving safety is now easier with two new training programs from J. J. Keller. Using a conversational tone that speaks directly to drivers, Alcohol & Drug Testing: What Drivers Need To Know covers the 11 required areas that must be addressed, including the circumstances of required testing, alcohol and drug testing procedures, the consequences of alcohol abuse and drug use to your drivers’ health and the public’s safety, and refusal to submit to testing. Reasonable Suspicion Testing: What


Supervisors Need To Know helps you satisfy the requirement that persons designated to supervise drivers receive 60 minutes of training on alcohol abuse and an additional 60 minutes of training on controlled substance use. Te program also helps your supervisors gain the confidence they need to make reasonable suspicion determinations. Both programs feature engaging


videos with real-world scenarios and support materials with learning activities. Together, they give drivers and supervisors


24 Insurance is all about providing the


protection that gives people peace of mind. Northland Insurance, and the general agents who distribute our products, have done that for countless transportation businesses since we opened our doors in 1948. Today, we’re one of the top transportation


insurance providers in the nation, known for working closely with general agents and customers to assess risk, improve safety and deliver affordable insurance products tailored to each customer’s unique needs. Northland is a division of Travelers, one of


the largest property casualty companies in the United States. While Travelers can provide the financial strength and resources of a global Dow 30 company, Northland offers customers the trusted local presence and transportation expertise we’ve developed in our more than 65 years of operation. Stability, strength and integrity are cornerstones of Northland. From owner/operators to fleets – we’ve got


you covered.


Citizen Driver Award program. Tis annual award, now in it’s second year, recognizes professional drivers who earn public respect for our industry through good citizenship, safety, community involvement, health and wellness, and leadership. Drivers like Charles Endorf, a Nebraska


native and Werner driver who was honored last year. We’re asking you to help us find our best


Citizen Drivers. Anyone can nominate a driver – fleet owners, employees, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, trucking organization members, trucking industry suppliers. Nominations are being accepted until September 30, 2014. A panel of distinguished trucking professionals will review the nominees and serve as judges. In 2015, at the Mid-America Truck Show,


we will announce our Citizen Driver winners. Among other honors, winners will have a TA or Petro location named for them. We look forward to meeting your


nominees, and honoring the professionals who drive our livelihoods. And our country.


ONCE AGAIN, LET’S HEAR IT FOR TRUCKERS.


NEBRASKA TRUCKER — ISSUE 3, 2014 — www.nebtrucking.com


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