Making Safe Turns

As truck drivers, making safe turns can be tricky business. Most medium-heavy duty trucks have warnings labeled on the back showing other drivers that they make ‘wide right turns.’ Accidents involving tractor trailers are often the result of the vehicle’s difficult...

Staying Heart Healthy on the Road

February is American Heart Month, and we’re putting special focus on heart health for truck drivers. Life on the open road comes with fast food stops, long periods of sitting, and stressful driving situations — which are all major threats to heart disease. According...

Trucking Speed Limits

Driving a truck requires special attention in order to keep yourself and others safe. The speed limits you must follow can vary depending on the state you are traveling in or highway that you are driving on. For this reason, it is critical to know the posted speed...

HDL’s 2023 Resolution Ideas

Exercising more, learning a new hobby, and eating better are all common resolutions people try to stick to. Truck drivers are no different, but our lifestyle on the road makes finding resolutions, let alone sticking to them that much harder. 1. Drink lots of water....