by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tarping, loading, and unloading flatbed trailers are inherently dangerous. Careful steps must be taken to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of loading operators. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration part 393 governs the safe operation of the transport of...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Truck drivers must be able to drive safely. For their sake, and the sake of all the other drivers on the road. So truck driver health and wellness is an important topic in the industry. In the US, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, FMCSA, requires all...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Road safety is one of the biggest concerns in the trucking industry today. According to the 2018 Driver Safety Risk Report, trucking collisions cost fleets nearly $57 billion — affecting everything from medical bills to vehicle repairs to lost productivity due to...
by Wendy MacPherson | Oct 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
How can professional truck drivers remain physically and mentally fit on the road? One way to alleviate any anxiety created by periodic medical examinations is to simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you eat right, get exercise, sleep well, and avoid alcohol and...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Drivers of passenger vehicles must share the road with many types of vehicles and pedestrians. Being surrounded by cars zipping around you brings about its own set of challenges. But if you’re on the road and find yourself sharing it with one that’s large or slow, you...
by Wendy MacPherson | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
We all know we’re not superheroes, impervious to pain. But frequently, we fall victim to bad habits behind the wheel and engage in driving behaviors as if we’re invincible — often without realizing it. Drowsy and distracted driving have resulted in a longstanding...
