In today’s society, almost everyone has a smart device. While mobile phones are helpful and convenient in numerous situations, they can be a major source of distraction for truck drivers. In fact, they have become such an issue that the FMCSA has created new regulations to help cut down on smart devices being used by truck drivers.
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Smart Devices and Truck Drivers
Friday, October 23rd, 2015Driver Fatigue: How to Prevent
Friday, October 2nd, 2015
It is no secret that the schedule kept by a truck driver is a hard one. With so many long hours spent in the evening, truck driver safety can tend to be called into question due to driver fatigue. Driver fatigue can happen quickly and is known to be a major cause in many trucking accidents. In order to stay safe while on the road truck drivers must know the signs of driver fatigue and how to prevent it.
Avoiding the Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Friday, August 28th, 2015
Accidents 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.
Night Travel: How to Stay Safe
Friday, August 7th, 2015For 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. 
Bad Habits for Truckers to Break
Friday, July 31st, 2015
It’s human nature to have bad habits. While some of us chew with our mouths open, others bite our nails when we get nervous. While many of these bad habits seem harmless, they can become dangerous depending on your occupation. For truck drivers, bad habits can create a life or death scenario once out on the road. With such heavy shipments and large trucks to operate, it is imperative that truck drivers avoid or break their bad habits before they set out on the road.
So what bad habits should truck drivers stop or avoid?
Maintenance Tips for your Rig
Friday, July 10th, 2015
If you have ever spent any amount of time on a rig, you know a lot goes into keeping the vehicle running. With so many different components, it is important to keep up with the maintenance of your rig to ensure it is in top shape and running properly. Without proper maintenance, your rig could run into some problems while you are on your way to make a freight shipment. If you aren’t sure where to begin with rig maintenance, here are some tips:
What Makes a Reliable Freight Trucking Company?
Sunday, June 7th, 2015
When looking for a freight trucking company in the Baltimore area, there are numerous things to consider – at the very least, who will get your goods delivered when you want them delivered? Evan Transportation has been in business for more than 20 years and has established itself as a company that provides excellent, reliable service for customers in the Baltimore region. If you’re looking for a reliable freight trucking company, here are some things to consider:
Responsiveness: your products are important to you, and so is getting them there in a timely manner. But more than having truck drivers that are prompt and courteous, you want a company that has account managers that are responsive and helpful in the event an issue should arise. These same account managers are the ones who are processing your applications to partner with our business, so it is crucial that we are efficient with your time across the board.
Maintaining your Freight Truck
Friday, May 22nd, 2015
Maintaining a freight truck is essential in being successful in the trucking industry. Without a properly functioning vehicle, truck drivers will be unable to successfully deliver their shipments on time because of breakdowns. In order to keep your truck functioning at its best ability, consider these truck maintenance tips.
Truck Driving Safety Tips
Thursday, April 30th, 2015
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 it can become quite dangerous. In fact, in 2012 alone, large trucks were involved in at least 300,000 accidents across the nation. In a 2014 publication of Time, truck driving found itself at number 8 within their list of the top 10 most dangerous jobs.
The Road Check Inspection Update
Sunday, April 26th, 2015
The annual road check inspection is scheduled this year for June 2nd to the 4th, and will be performed in a joint effort by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. During these 72 hours, about 10,000 officials at 1,500 stations throughout North America will perform over 70,000 inspections.