Archive for the ‘Trucking Safety’ Category
Thursday, September 21st, 2023
What happens in the trucking world when hurricanes strike? Find out here.
Bad weather can seriously affect anyone’s daily schedule. It can certainly affect the chain supply, especially if a particular area suffers significant damage. Hurricane season lasts between June and November in the Mid-Atlantic region, and although a storm does not often approach the Mid-Atlantic states, it can happen. That is why it is best to be prepared. What can you expect as a business when hurricanes and the trucking industry collide?
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Thursday, June 22nd, 2023
Does bad weather impact truck deliveries? It certainly can, but Evan makes a way!
Logistics in freight transportation is a complex subject involving a myriad of factors that may or may not be in the trucker’s control. No matter how much planning goes into a truck delivery, some delays are possible. In fact, the U.S. estimates a loss of over 32 billion hours a year in traffic overall due to poor weather. Let’s take a look at how bad weather affects trucking and particularly in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
Trucking scams are real; be aware of all these types of freight fraud.
Unfortunately, crime exists all over the world. One of the most common kinds of crime that happens today is fraud. It is possible that you have run across a scam; perhaps you got fake text messages, emails, phone calls, or letters asking you to send money or log into an account. Scams also happen in the trucking world. For instance, “moving trucks” might hold people’s furniture hostage. Check out these freight shipping scams and how to avoid them.
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Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Safety is the top priority in transporting an oversize load!
For the most part, truckers will have to deal with an oversized load at a certain point in their careers. A lot of specific preparation needs to happen for a truck driver about to embark on a trip with an oversized load. An oversize load is a tricky and complicated element of any truck driver’s route. Ultimately, it comes down to being properly prepared and knowing the best approach to take when handling an oversized load. Here is some information to better help explain what an oversized load is and the best way to deal with it effectively and efficiently.
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Friday, August 12th, 2022
Truckers and other drivers alike can stay safe on the road by knowing these blind spots.
Semi truck driving is the profession of our team at Evan Transportation. We are professionals at driving throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, transporting freight for businesses of all kinds. Part of the trade is dealing with the blind spots on a semi truck. While we have our methods of minimizing the risks of blind spots, such as maintaining distance between other vehicles, everyday drivers can also promote traffic safety by understanding the blind spots on a semi truck.
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Friday, August 12th, 2022
Truckers and other drivers alike can stay safe on the road by knowing these blind spots.
Semi truck driving is the profession of our team at Evan Transportation. We are professionals at driving throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, transporting freight for businesses of all kinds. Part of the trade is dealing with the blind spots on a semi truck. While we have our methods of minimizing the risks of blind spots, such as maintaining distance between other vehicles, everyday drivers can also promote traffic safety by understanding the blind spots on a semi truck.
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Friday, May 13th, 2022
Tarping down a load properly makes the trip safe and smooth.
If you’re hauling any goods on a flatbed, tank car, or gravel truck, tarping down a truck load is essential to protecting your load and other vehicles on the road. However, using a tarp can be more challenging than it sounds. Many truckers can slip and fall when applying or removing the tarp, and a tarp that isn’t adequately secured can fly off on the road and cause serious accidents. So, how can you tarp down your truck load safely?
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Friday, March 25th, 2022
Weigh stations are an essential part of trucking safety.
In the trucking industry, there are various rules of the road to which all must adhere. If you have ever seen a weigh station, you’ve seen one aspect of trucking that not many passersby know about. The weigh stations are there to help everyone ultimately stay safe on the road. Below, you’ll find the “what,” the “how,” and the “where” about weigh stations.
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Monday, January 24th, 2022
Remember these tips before you try to navigate icy roads.
The winter weather can be quite brutal for truck drivers. In fact, driving on ice and snow is incredibly difficult and can be quite dangerous. But, truckers will often still have to drive their trucks even in white-out conditions. There is no denying that truckers end up having a very difficult job to do when it comes to navigating the tough and brutal winter weather conditions daily. Ultimately, dealing with hazardous conditions as a truck driver can be troubling — but there are some effective and efficient tips to help truckers maintain their safety as they navigate icy roads and treacherous conditions. Here are some useful and helpful tips for truck drivers when it comes to safely navigating icy roads and other winter weather conditions. (more…)
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Friday, January 7th, 2022
In this blog, you’ll learn how to drive your truck safely through fog weather conditions. Continue reading!
Around this time of year, it isn’t uncommon to have to drive in the fog. When seasons change, fog will frequently occur, which can become a massive safety issue to truck drivers or anyone driving for that matter. Due to fog being able to happen at any given moment while driving and impairing your vision, you’ll need to know how to adjust to navigating through these types of weather conditions quickly. In this blog, you’ll learn how to drive your truck safely through fog weather conditions. Continue reading!
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