by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you ask people who smoke, chances are high that they will tell you they wish they’d never picked up the habit. Studies have taken place over the years that prove smoking is a contributor to heart disease, cancer, stroke and other serious health conditions. The...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Keeping drivers safe on the road isn’t just essential for their health and well-being. Their safety directly impacts other motorists on the road, as well as your bottom line. The Department of Labor (DOL) singles out trucking as one of the most dangerous occupations...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
For today’s truck driver to enjoy a prosperous and lengthy career hauling freight, it’s essential to be prepared to negotiate the effects of stress. That’s right, truck driver stress is a real thing and a common reason for burnout. Although the truck driver...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Backing up a semi-trailer is one of the most difficult skills to learn as a truck driver and an even harder one to master. It’s a weakness for many new drivers straight out of school and even some more experienced ones. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Here are 6...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Trucking comes with massive challenges that force you to change your lifestyle, from your sleep schedule to your nutrition. With crunching deadlines and expectations from both the company and yourself to always turn in peak performance, the last thing on your mind...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Though many assume truck drivers have a better view of the road because they are higher off the ground and have larger mirrors, trucks actually have bigger blind spots. Staying in a truck’s blind spot means that the truck driver cannot see you or your car, posing a...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
By now you’ve most likely seen the picture of Bill McElligott, the truck driver who had severe sun damage on one side of his face. It came from a, now famous, study by the New England Journal of Medicine released in 2012. It showed a truck driver who had been driving...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jul 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the summer, hot weather can make truck driving more challenging. Keeping the A/C running and having cold water on hand can make things more comfortable in the cab, but the heat can still take a toll on your equipment. The tires, engine, and belts can all suffer...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
When summer arrives, a trucker’s job becomes a little more difficult, because the heat and humidity can be punishing even if you spend a good chunk of your day in an air-conditioned cab. The conditions you often encounter on the road at this time of year dictate...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jul 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
The summer months can be a stressful time for truck drivers. Busy roads, hot temperatures and abundant sun can create a few safety hazards for drivers when they hit the road. Fortunately, our summer driving safety tips for truck drivers will help deal with these...
