Truck driving in the summer months is difficult enough with the hot sun beating down on you through the windshield all day, but it’s even worse with the extra traffic. As the weather warms up, more and more people hit… Read More
Archive for the ‘Trucking Safety’ Category
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Campaigns
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this time to share a few of the national campaigns to spread awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Truck drivers are on the road constantly, and picking up… Read More
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Safety Tips For Truck Driving In Spring Showers
While truckers are happy that winter storms are coming to an end, the weather hazards are not over just yet. Spring is known to bring heavy rainstorms, which can be just as dangerous as driving in the snow. Wet conditions… Read More
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Safety Tips for Trucking at Night
Truckers know that driving at night is much different than driving during the day, and requires a whole new set of skills and knowledge. Check out this list of safety tips for driving your truck at night to ensure that… Read More
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4 Safe Driving Tips For Construction Zones
All drivers on the road must be aware of driving safely through construction zones, especially truck drivers. Construction zones typically have many signs with bright colors or lights to notify drivers of the road conditions ahead. The zones almost always… Read More
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General Safe Driving Tips For Truckers
As we know, being a truck driver takes a lot of skill and focus, and not just anyone can handle a trucking career. It is very demanding work and a lot of hard work and determination. Truck driving is much… Read More
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The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Distracting driving is one of the highest causes of car accidents and is a critical topic for every driver on the road. Truckers are on the road for long periods of time as their career, so they have a huge… Read More
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Tips for Truckers During the Holiday Season
Trucking during the holiday season can be very rewarding, as countless items need to rapidly make it from place to place for shoppers, restaurants, and stores. While trucking can be lucrative during the holiday months, it can also be dangerous… Read More
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Understanding Jackknifing And How To Prevent It
Jackknifing is a type of trucking accident that happens when a truck skids, causing the trailer to spin and collide with the cab. The accident often causes serious injuries, not only to the truck driver but also to the other… Read More
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How To Drive Safely Through Extreme Weather
Extreme weather can happen at any place at any time and can be a hazard for even the most skilled truck drivers. Drivers should always be prepared to navigate through the worst weather and know important safety tips that can… Read More