by Highway Driver Leasing | Jul 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Disrupted sleep can impair a professional truck driver’s cognitive function and cause increased daytime sleepiness, leading to more truck driving accidents and unsafe roads. Estimates show that drowsy driving is responsible for 72,000 crashes, 44,000 injuries, and 800...
by Highway Driver Leasing | Jul 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
1. Know before you go. Take five minutes to check the weather along your path. Check out weather forecasts online or on TV. Be particularly aware of the potential for flash flooding during heavy downpours or freezing conditions when temperatures dip down. Rain from...
by Highway Driver Leasing | 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 Highway Driver Leasing | 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 Highway Driver Leasing | 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...
