Posts Tagged ‘safety tips’

Get Some Better Rest in Your Sleeper Cabin!

Friday, October 8th, 2021

 

Get Some Better Rest in Your Sleeper Cabin! Evan Transportation

The smallest amount of light can bother some people enough to have trouble falling or staying asleep.

Life on the road can be incredibly stressful and exhausting. Most people see the trucking life as easy – you get to sit down, right? – but they don’t realize the toll that driving can have on your physical, mental, and emotional health. One of the best ways to recoup each day is to get a good night’s sleep, (plus it will help you be a safer driver on the road). That’s a lot harder to do on the road than people might think. There are some tips and tricks you can use to get a better night’s sleep in your sleeper cabin, however. Read on to learn more. 

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Dealing with Traffic Tickets as a Truck Driver

Thursday, July 29th, 2021
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Sadly, even the most experienced truck drivers are not immune to traffic violations.

Every truck driver is human like everyone else, and we all make the occasional mistake. And just because you are a truck driver does not mean you are immune to the dreaded traffic ticket. Unfortunately, since driving is your profession, traffic violations affect you more than most people. But, they also affect the company you work for. The best action to take is the know and follow the local rules of the road to the best of your ability, trying the best you can to abide by all speed limits and lane restrictions. But if a mistake does happen, here’s what you can do to retain your integrity as a truck driver. (more…)

3 Safety Tips For Driving A Truck A Night

Friday, April 12th, 2019
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Check out three important safety tips for driving a truck at night.

All truckers will find themselves driving at night at some point in their career. Some truckers prefer nighttime driving because it means less traffic and construction, but truck driving at night can be dangerous even when there are no cars around. In addition to reduced vision, fatigue is a significant factor in many trucking accidents. Continue reading for a few crucial safety tips when driving a truck at night. (more…)

Trucking Through Nasty Winter Weather

Friday, December 16th, 2016
Trucking through winter weather can be challenging.

Trucking through winter weather can be challenging.

No matter where you are on the East Coast of the United States this week, you are undoubtedly feeling the chill of winter! It whips past your truck on windy nights, stings your eyes when you leave your cab to get a snack, and crunches and slips beneath your tires. So, how can you make the best of trucking through nasty winter weather and stay safe all winter long? Here are some tips for surviving winter weather this year.

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