by Wendy MacPherson | Jun 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Question: What’s the leading cause of death in the United States of America and claims more than 650,000 lives each year? The answer: heart disease. Luckily, research and new technology have given medical professionals the tools to know more about the condition,...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Putting a heavy load on a trailer may require a bit of math and imagination to get the axle weight right. But running with too much weight at one end or the other could affect the vehicle’s dynamic stability and braking performance. Tires on lightly loaded axles have...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
49 CFR 391.43 and the Cardiovascular Advisory Panel Guidelines for the Medical Examination of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers Background: Effective September 30, 2003, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published revised blood pressure guidelines...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the annual event, inspections of vehicles in the U.S., Canada and Mexico are ramped up, with a particular aspect of truck safety targeted. This year, according to CVSA, the focus will be on wheel ends. “Wheel end components support the heavy loads carried by...
by Wendy MacPherson | May 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Imagine driving a rig with no back, neck, shoulder, hip or leg pain after sitting for several hours and lifting heavy loads. Your first reaction might be, “Yeah right.” But there are steps you can take to alleviate discomfort and carry out a healthier and more...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at the Department of Labor requires a pre-trip inspection by the driver. Any deficiencies must be acknowledged and certified that appropriate repairs have been made before a trip begins. What is a pre-trip truck...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Out on the road, healthy foods can be hard to find, and that means that you may not be getting all the vital nutrients you need to stay healthy as a truck driver. Remember that old saying, “An orange a day keeps the doctor away”? OK, maybe it was an apple, but oranges...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Any time a driver is preoccupied with something other than driving, it means that they are distracted. The dangers of distracted driving are severe. At highway speeds, a vehicle can travel the length of a football field in a matter of 5 seconds. Many catastrophic...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Working as a full-time truck driver, you might find it challenging to pay as much attention to your health as you would want to. Irregular sleep patterns, long working hours, and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the issues that many drivers are facing. Among the...
by Wendy MacPherson | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
