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Safety Tips
4/1/2026
How to Prepare for International Roadcheck on May 12-14, 2026

International Roadcheck is on May 12-14, 2026. Here are 8 tips to help you prepare for this 72-hour event.

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Julia Boynton
4 minutes
Safety Tips
3/24/2026
Ensuring Safety in Cryogenic Transportation

Working with cryogenic liquids comes with real risks, from rapid pressure changes to asphyxiation hazards. Learn why knowing your equipment and staying sharp on pre-trip checks can make all the difference.

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Scot Barney
3 minutes
Trucking
3/2/2026
LGT Transport Named a Grand Award Winner in the NTTC North American Safety Contest

The National Tank Truck Carriers has named LGT the Grand winner for-hire-carrier in our mileage range.

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Melissa Iniguez
1 minute
Safety Tips
2/24/2026
Tricks of the Trade: Hard-Earned Field Lessons

Experience in cryogenics is full of lessons you only learn in the field. Here are a few hard-earned tips that can save you, and the next driver, a lot of trouble.

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Scot Barney
3 minutes
Safety Tips
2/24/2026
Emergency Stopping with HazMat

If you’re hauling cryogenics, propane, ammonia, or LNG - your job is to stop safely, stay upright, and keep it contained. Learn more about how to perform emergency stops while pulling hazmat.

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Scot Barney
3 minutes
Trucking
2/10/2026
Moving the Industry Forward: Black Innovators in Transportation

For the 50th Anniversary of Black History Month, we're highlighting prominent figures who made lasting contributions to the transportation industry.

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Julia Boynton
7 minutes
Safety Tips
1/19/2026
Railroad Crossings: Stop. Look. Listen.

Stopping at railroad crossings isn’t optional. Here’s why HazMat drivers must stop, look, and listen every time.

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Scot Barney
2 minutes
Safety Tips
1/19/2026
The High Costs of Low-Speed Collisions

Low-speed accidents aren’t minor—they’re costly. Here’s how drivers can avoid them and protect their record and equipment.

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Scot Barney
3 minutes
Safety Tips
12/18/2025
Radar Detectors: Illegal for Commercial Drivers

Radar detectors aren’t just discouraged for CDL drivers—they’re illegal. Here’s what every commercial driver needs to know to stay compliant.

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Scot Barney
1 minute