The weather this week is proof that summer is here! The pavement is heating up, drivers are getting a little more ornery, and traffic is creeping closer to bumper-to-bumper as families prepare to hit the beach. Unfortunately for truck drivers,… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘trucking safety’
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Summer Tips for Trucker Safety
Truckers are behind the wheel and driving for long hours. There are some summer tips to help with trucker safety that you should be aware of. A few driving tips will ensure you’re a little safer.
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How Truckers Can Beat the Summer Traffic
Summertime is the season for travelers- throughout the scorching summer days families and friends pack up and migrate toward the coasts, toward theme parks and to other vacation areas for a little rest and relaxation. The average commuter understands the… Read More
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More Cars on the Road, Mean Better Defensive Driving
As the weather finally begins to warm up, drivers involved in every area of transportation services will soon be noticing many more vehicles on the road. With that in mind, spring is the perfect time to remind yourself on some… Read More
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How to Prevent a Jackknife In Your Semi
Jackknifing is a type of truck accident in which the two separate parts of the truck (cab and trailer) fold in on themselves at the point of separation. The term “jackknife” refers to the acute angle at which this happens,… Read More
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How to Prepare Your Truck for Winter Weather
While the first day of winter is still a little ways off, colder temperatures are starting to settle in and it’s never too early to start getting ready for the change of season. As a truck driver, freezing temperatures and… Read More
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Helpful Cardio Exercises to Practice on the Road
If you’re fighting to keep your blood pressure low, good cardio exercise is the key. When you’re driving for many hours of the day, exercise is crucial for heart health. You don’t have to buy expensive equipment to get exercise… Read More
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How High Blood Pressure Can Impact Your Driving Career
A frequent concern of commercial drivers involves whether or not they will pass the DOT physical exam with high blood pressure. Drivers who have high blood pressure can be medically certified to drive, so long as their blood pressure remains… Read More
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Top Tips for Preventing Driver Fatigue
It is estimated that driver fatigue is responsible for 20% of all road fatalities. Most of these fatal accidents occur during regular sleeping hours. Here are a few ways to recognize driver fatigue and prevent it in the future. This… Read More
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Safe Driving in Construction Zones
While your commute may include driving by a construction zone daily, few drivers take the time to really consider the seriousness of safe driving in construction zones. In 2013, 32,719 people were killed in car crashes. Safe driving is critical… Read More