by Wendy MacPherson | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we head into the midst of a gray and cold winter, it’s important to continue protecting fleet operations when driving in adverse weather conditions. Even when the holiday season is over, the short, cold days will continue. To help you stay safe on the roads this...
by Wendy MacPherson | Dec 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
With speeding the main focus of this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, held July 11-17, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) reported that of the 28,148 commercial vehicles pulled over during safety blitz, speeding remained the top driver violation. Of...
by Wendy MacPherson | Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Maintaining your health and fitness as a truck driver is crucial to your long-term success in the profession. Everything from passing your Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals to managing fatigue so that you can operate safely is influenced by what you put in...
by Wendy MacPherson | Nov 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ready or not, winter is on its way. As a truck driver, you are likely to encounter all types of conditions during a cross-country trip: snow, ice, sleet, wind, and bone-chilling cold. Any or all of these conditions can occur at the same time, compounding the ordinary...
by Wendy MacPherson | Nov 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most discussions on trucker safety focus on driving habits and other vehicle-related actions. While these factors are undoubtedly critical to ensuring truck drivers stay safe, the industry should also consider some less obvious issues. Driver health receives less...