Archive for August, 2015

Avoiding the Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Friday, August 28th, 2015

Common Causes for Trucking AccidentsAccidents while driving on the road are bound to happen. No matter what type of vehicle you may drive, either an error on your part or an error on someone else’s part will cause an accident at some point. However, if you are driving a large tractor trailer, the accidents can become much serious. Trucking accidents can lead to serious injury and fatalities due to their size and weight, which is why it is so imperative that drivers are careful when driving. While some accidents aren’t preventable, there are several ways trucking accidents can be prevented.

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All About Weigh Stations

Friday, August 14th, 2015

Weigh StationsEven if you are new to the world of truck driving, chances are you have passed by a sign for a weigh station along the interstate. While a weigh station is a common find along most busy interstates, few outside of the trucking world know what they are used for.

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Night Travel: How to Stay Safe

Friday, August 7th, 2015

For most of us, a nine to five work schedule is pretty standard. While there may be some deviations, many tend to be home by the evening hours. But when it comes to truck drivers, night travel is most common. Night travel tends to help truck drivers reach their destination without the stress of traffic. But while night travel may relieve some aspects of stress, it can increase others. This is because night travel places drivers in danger of falling asleep behind the wheel. In order to prevent this from happening, drivers should take care in staying awake. Night-Travel

 

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