by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. MOVE SLOWLY. You’re a professional driver. The #1 rule is to take your time. Whatever you are doing, do it slowly and methodically. Whether you’re coming and going from a truck stop Pulling in and out of the drop yard Or looking for a new customer’s location Or...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
As mentioned in one of our recent blog posts, truckers would generally be wise to be more conscious of the effects of the summer sun. However, what that actually entails might be a bit more involved than some drivers might think. If you want to boost your sun...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Construction season is upon us again so it seems appropriate to review some safety tips that can make it easier to navigate these hazardous areas. Professional drivers can expect to operate in construction zones, often more than once in a driving shift, and must be at...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
There are tons of resources and articles on how to safely drive your rig during the winter months, but what about the summer? While there may be less hazardous driving conditions during the summer, it is still important to keep yourself cool and stay focused on the...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
In 2020, lighting was the most common vehicle violations of commercial vehicle roadside inspections, according to FMCSA. A bad light can be the first impression a truck makes on an enforcement officer. Gino Fontana, a vice president of operations...
