With fall just around the corner, truck drivers worldwide will have to make critical adjustments to their huge rigs and driving habits. To ensure your safety as a truck driver, here are some hazards that may affect road conditions and… Read More
Archive for the ‘Trucking Safety’ Category
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Dealing with Traffic Tickets as a Truck Driver
Every truck driver is human like everyone else, and we all make the occasional mistake. And just because you are a truck driver does not mean you are immune to the dreaded traffic ticket. Unfortunately, since driving is your profession,… Read More
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How to Maintain a Clean Trucking Rig
Over the past year and a half, it’s become more clear than ever that staying as hygienic and clean as possible is very important to keep ourselves and others safe. And since many truck drivers spend so much time inside… Read More
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How Truck Drivers Can Keep Themselves Safe
Many truck drivers work an all-around schedule, meaning that sometimes they might be working at very late hours at night. Because nighttime is so dark, this, unfortunately, means that criminals are willing to use it to their advantage. Truck drivers… Read More
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How to Avoid Dozing Off While Trucking
Sometimes, staring at a particularly monotonous road for long hours while trucking, especially at night, can be very tiring. Many trucking professionals have fallen victim to dozing off while on the road. This can lead to severe automotive accidents that… Read More
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Driving Tips to Help Truck Drivers in Winter Weather
As temperatures drop, it becomes more difficult for truck drivers to navigate through the weather. There are many problems that truck drivers have to handle when temperatures get low enough. Poor visibility is a concern, and tire traction isn’t nearly… Read More
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4 Goals That Truck Drivers Should Strive to Achieve
Like any professionals, truck drivers should want to do well and build a good reputation and business. You have to take responsibility for yourself and set goals for your improvement. There are likely several goals or metrics that your trucking… Read More
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These Simple Steps Can Help Truck Drivers Avoid an Accident
Truck drivers are trained to do their jobs and do them well, but there’s never any harm in brushing up on some tips to help avoid an accident. As much as safety is always urged, it can be easy to… Read More
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Ways to Eliminate Distracted Truck Driving
Of all the ways to practice safe truck driving, keeping one’s focus on the road and away from distractions should be a given. Yet, there will always be things that will try to divert the driver’s attention away from the… Read More
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Safe Truck Driving Tips for Autumn
Autumn is officially here. A lot is changing but what isn’t going away is the persistent need for truckers to stay safe when out on the road. Whenever there are seasonal changes, there are also changes to what you need… Read More