Truck drivers face challenges and obstacles every day, ranging from traffic and speed limits to bad weather conditions. No matter the season, severe weather causes extreme safety concerns for truck drivers and increases the risk of dangerous situations for truckers… Read More
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How Summer Truck Drivers Can Beat The Heat
Driving in the summer comes with a lot of challenges, between the sun getting in drivers eyes and the increased traffic. The summer heat is also tough to handle, even when inside your truck all day. Check out these tips… Read More
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Tips For Preventing Truck Driver Fatigue
Driver fatigue is responsible for many accidents and fatalities on the road. Truck driver fatigue is especially dangerous, as drivers are on the road for long periods of time all through the night. Since truckers don’t always have a say… Read More
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Importance Of Decision Making And Judgment As A Truck Driver
All truck drivers must make quick decisions while on the road, and should have critical thinking skills to help them make the safest choice. Trucking has a lot to do with good decision making and sound judgment, as truckers are… Read More
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Stretches and Exercises For Truckers To Do On The Road
Truckers have a difficult job that requires their full attention while on the road, but sitting for so long can lead to health problems and back pain. While they don’t have as much freedom to take a walk and stretch… Read More
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Tips For Handling Summer Traffic As A Trucker
Truck driving in the summer months is difficult enough with the hot sun beating down on you through the windshield all day, but it’s even worse with the extra traffic. As the weather warms up, more and more people hit… Read More
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Distracted Driving Awareness Month Campaigns
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and we’d like to take this time to share a few of the national campaigns to spread awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. Truck drivers are on the road constantly, and picking up… Read More
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Safety Tips For Truck Driving In Spring Showers
While truckers are happy that winter storms are coming to an end, the weather hazards are not over just yet. Spring is known to bring heavy rainstorms, which can be just as dangerous as driving in the snow. Wet conditions… Read More
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Safety Tips for Trucking at Night
Truckers know that driving at night is much different than driving during the day, and requires a whole new set of skills and knowledge. Check out this list of safety tips for driving your truck at night to ensure that… Read More
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4 Safe Driving Tips For Construction Zones
All drivers on the road must be aware of driving safely through construction zones, especially truck drivers. Construction zones typically have many signs with bright colors or lights to notify drivers of the road conditions ahead. The zones almost always… Read More