Truck driving requires a lot of skill, and it takes a dedicated person to thrive in a trucking career. Since truckers spend the majority of their days on the road, they must always stay up to date on driving safety… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘trucking safety’
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General Safe Driving Tips For Truckers
As we know, being a truck driver takes a lot of skill and focus, and not just anyone can handle a trucking career. It is very demanding work and a lot of hard work and determination. Truck driving is much… Read More
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The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Distracting driving is one of the highest causes of car accidents and is a critical topic for every driver on the road. Truckers are on the road for long periods of time as their career, so they have a huge… Read More
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Tips for Truckers During the Holiday Season
Trucking during the holiday season can be very rewarding, as countless items need to rapidly make it from place to place for shoppers, restaurants, and stores. While trucking can be lucrative during the holiday months, it can also be dangerous… Read More
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Understanding Jackknifing And How To Prevent It
Jackknifing is a type of trucking accident that happens when a truck skids, causing the trailer to spin and collide with the cab. The accident often causes serious injuries, not only to the truck driver but also to the other… Read More
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How To Drive Safely Through Extreme Weather
Extreme weather can happen at any place at any time and can be a hazard for even the most skilled truck drivers. Drivers should always be prepared to navigate through the worst weather and know important safety tips that can… Read More
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High Blood Pressure And Its Effect On Your Driving Career
High blood pressure is a major factor affecting commercial truck drivers and is taken very seriously in the trucking industry. There are strict rules for truckers getting their DOTÂ medical certification for blood pressure, and drivers with high blood pressure may… Read More
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Trucking: Day Vs. Night
In many ways, being a trucker is more of a lifestyle than a job. Its demands, particularly upward of 300 days per year on the road, will certainly limit what time you spend at home, thus impacting relationships with those… Read More
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Driving Alert the Natural Way
Let’s face it, life on the road can be quite monotonous! Long hauls can be boring after about the first 10 or 20 miles. The continuous sound of your engine running and wheels humming against the surface of the road,… Read More
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How to Keep In Shape While On the Road
Truck driving is one of the largest occupations in the United States according to the U.S Department of Labor and also one of the jobs that are the least physically active. While truck drivers play an important part of our… Read More