High blood pressure is a major factor affecting commercial truck drivers and is taken very seriously in the trucking industry. There are strict rules for truckers getting their DOT medical certification for blood pressure, and drivers with high blood pressure may… Read More
Archive for the ‘Trucking Safety’ Category
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How to Prepare for Your Trucking Training
The ability to travel on a regular basis while making money doing something you love is a privilege and an attractive prospect for most. One of the few employment positions that have this privilege are truck drivers. Truckers are a… Read More
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Crucial Tips for New Truckers
Many people are attracted to the idea of being a trucker as a profession. Not only does it provide a great salary, but it also allows for a sense of freedom and an opportunity to see large parts of the… Read More
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Trucking: Day Vs. Night
In many ways, being a trucker is more of a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of 300 days per year on the road, will certainly limit what time you spend at home, thus impacting relationships with those… Read More
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Driving Alert the Natural Way
Let’s face it, life on the road can be quite monotonous! Long hauls can be boring after about the first 10 or 20 miles. The continuous sound of your engine running and wheels humming against the surface of the road,… Read More
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The Healthiest Diet for Life on the Road
The life of a truck driver is fun for many who pursue the open road, it also provides a sense of freedom as well as great pay and job security, however, it is easy to be unhealthy in this profession…. Read More
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Safe Driving During a Summer Heat Wave
The hot weather is here to stay and many drivers are hitting the road to visit vacation spots throughout the country. When you’re a trucker, that means dealing with all of the headaches that the heat and all of the… Read More
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Safety Tips for Summer
Last week we discussed the best ways to beat heavy summer traffic, but how can we protect ourselves when we can’t avoid the high volume on the roads? According to a survey by the Department of Transportation in 2014, summer… Read More
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How Truckers Can Beat the Summer Traffic
Summertime is the season for travelers- throughout the scorching summer days families and friends pack up and migrate toward the coasts, toward theme parks and to other vacation areas for a little rest and relaxation. The average commuter understands the… Read More
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More Cars on the Road, Mean Better Defensive Driving
As the weather finally begins to warm up, drivers involved in every area of transportation services will soon be noticing many more vehicles on the road. With that in mind, spring is the perfect time to remind yourself on some… Read More