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...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. according to the CDC, and for truck drivers, who spend hours sitting behind a wheel, inactivity and lack of exercise can create hazardous conditions for your heart. Before you can make the right steps toward a...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
One highly overlooked bit of highway safety is how to deal with semi-trucks. Those behemoths of steel take up a lot of motorway real-estate. With drivers who’ve been on the road for hours, they face a lot more problems than you would in your car. And if you get...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
We were shocked to find out that while some drivers over-eat regularly, the majority do not – including most overweight and obese drivers. In fact, most drivers have a calorie deficit compared to their resting metabolic rate. Yet many drivers, despite eating fewer...
by Wendy MacPherson | Feb 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the most important things a truck driver is responsible for is securing loads. This not only ensures the safety of the driver and the cargo, but also makes sure other cars on the road are safe too. In fact, according to Simmons Fletcher, P.C., Injury &...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jan 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
As we cruise through January, it seems like a favorite topic of discussion are New Year’s resolutions. It probably comes as no surprise that the number one resolution across the country is to adapt a healthier lifestyle, whether that means weight loss or simply...
