by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all know the old sports adage that “defense wins championships.” However, did you know that defense also keeps truck drivers safe on the road? One of the essential parts of truck driver safety is learning how to drive defensively. Below, we’ll provide some great...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s a long haul or a short drive, truck driving is one of the hardest jobs on the body. Drivers often suffer from injuries and accidents that could be prevented by proper ergonomics. Things like sitting too close to the steering wheel can lead to neck,...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
About every three days a fatal work zone crash involving a large truck occurs in the U.S. That totals 133 truck-involved fatal work zone crashes each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Overall, the past five years have seen 4,400 people...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, about 22% of truck drivers across the country have high cholesterol levels. The likelihood increases with a corresponding increase in body mass index (BMI). High cholesterol is a prevalent health...
by Wendy MacPherson | Mar 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the most feared moments for a truck driver is losing control of the rig. Braking a tractor trailer is an important skill for a professional truck driver. There’s a right way and a wrong way to brake. Learning truck driver skid control can prevent accidents...
