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
Posts Tagged ‘safe driving’
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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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Sharing The Road with Commercial Trucks
When drivers operate their commercial trucks, they do so with caution. Truckers keep in mind that they share the road with other vehicles, and adjust their driving accordingly. The other drivers on the road can do their part to drive… Read More
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Aggressive Driving Facts And Figures
While aggressive driving may not sound like much of a danger, aggressive and reckless driving actually contributes to a number of unsafe behaviors which can have unfortunate and even deadly consequences. Keep these aggressive driving facts in mind next time… Read More
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Safe Driving in Construction Zones
While your commute may include driving by a construction zone daily, few drivers take the time to really consider the seriousness of safe driving in construction zones. In 2013, 32,719 people were killed in car crashes. Safe driving is critical… Read More
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Trucking Safety Tips: Skid Control and Recovery
It might seem like we’re inundating this blog with winter trucking safety and maintenance tips lately, but it’s so much better to be safe than sorry in the freight truck world. This one is applicable year-round, even in the most… Read More
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Truck Driving Safety Tips
For those not in the truck driving industry, the job may seem like an easy and simple task. However, for those who are within the truck driving industry, the harsh truth is the job requires attention and precision or else… Read More
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Bad Habits of Truck Drivers
Bad habits are important to break for all of us. Whether they are bad habits at work or bad habits at home, they are known to cause problems. However, while some may think that bad habits are harmless, bad habits… Read More
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Stop Distractions while Driving
With summer finally upon us, traffic will become heavy at times with vacationers trying to reach their beach destinations. Add the congestion of road and highway construction to the mix and truck drivers are looking at some difficult driving ahead…. Read More
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Trucking Accident Driver Pleads Not Guilty
The truck driver responsible for the Saturday accident that has left one dead and four injured has plead not guilty to being sleep deprived along with his charges of assault by auto and vehicular homicide. Kevin Roper, the 35 year… Read More