According to the Centers for Disease Control, motor vehicle accidents consistently rank in the top three causes of death each year for every age group. Many people are scared of flying, but the real danger in today’s world is actually driving or riding in a car. Defensive driving isn’t just a class that people take … Continue reading “Defensive Truck Driving Fundamentals | Trucking Safety”
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How to Lower Blood Pressure for DOT Physical
High blood pressure is a common condition that many Americans deal with. Blood pressure is the measure of the amount of blood pumped by your heart and the amount of resistance in your arteries. As you pump more blood through narrower arteries, blood pressure increases. Considered a silent disease, as there may be no symptoms … Continue reading “How to Lower Blood Pressure for DOT Physical”
Winter Preparedness Checklist
During cold conditions, your business’s equipment is stressed. It’s not just your heating system, but the electrical, the windows and plumbing can all be affected by the cold. Use this checklist to prepare your business for brutal winter conditions. Trucking companies need to be especially cautious and ready when the winter weather hits. There are … Continue reading “Winter Preparedness Checklist”
Keep Truck Brakes Working in the Winter | Trucking Safety
The winter temperatures and elements are hard on any vehicle. The extra moisture in the air and on the roads wreaks havoc on every system in your rig. When water gets into the air brake system, it can cause corrosion and freezing, taking your rig out of commission for hours, maybe even days. The salt … Continue reading “Keep Truck Brakes Working in the Winter | Trucking Safety”
Ways to Reduce Distractions While You Drive
Tips for Reducing Distractions and Boosting Safety While You Drive News feeds across the country are filled with stories of distracted driving, and while the statistics are alarming, the consequences are often devastating. In fact, according to the NHTSA, over 3,400 people were killed in 2015 while almost 400,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes … Continue reading “Ways to Reduce Distractions While You Drive”
How to Make Truck Tires Last Longer
8 Tips for Making Truck Tires Last Longer In today’s competitive trucking industry, safety should always be paramount. However, those familiar with running big rigs know that corners are sometimes cut in an effort to make a better profit. Sadly, the very corners that are cut typically end up costing a company more money down … Continue reading “How to Make Truck Tires Last Longer”
How Long-Haul Drivers Can Stay Awake While Driving
Though many long-haul drivers may have been lured into the industry by dreams of the open road and freedom from the stress of a 9-5 job, the job of road warrior is anything but a dream. Instead, it is filled with many different types of stress that differ greatly from those in the jobs they … Continue reading “How Long-Haul Drivers Can Stay Awake While Driving”
How to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Efficiency
While semi trucks aren’t exactly known for having superior fuel efficiency, there are steps you can take to conserve diesel while you’re on the open road. No matter who’s paying for semi truck fuel use, it’s always best to take steps to not only conserve gas, but steps to save the environment as well. Watch … Continue reading “How to Improve Semi Truck Fuel Efficiency”
Owner Operator Truck Insurance 101
So you’ve made the decision to become an owner and operator rather than work for another company. Congratulations are most certainly in order, but you’ll want to proceed with caution to maximize the opportunity before you. One of the first tasks to take care of is to secure owner operator truck insurance. Just like insuring … Continue reading “Owner Operator Truck Insurance 101”
Health Concerns All Truckers Should Know About
Though many over-the-road drivers may enjoy their jobs, education about possible health problems that are common for those in the industry is increasingly important. Health problems can all too frequently mean that a driver can no longer certify for a CDL, adding to the nation’s driver shortage. In fact, a recent study completed by the … Continue reading “Health Concerns All Truckers Should Know About”