by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Driver safety is an important topic in the truck driving industry. Many accidents and injuries can be prevented by following certain safety procedures. As a truck driver, there are some simple things that you can do every day to ensure your own safety, as well as the...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
The trucking community continues to keep its drivers at the forefront as COVID-19 continues to impact the industry. The trucking industry is still doing its part to protect the truck drivers keeping America’s economy moving forward. This week, UrgentCareTravel and...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
The next time you fuel up at a gas station, consider this: Most pump handles contain 11,000 times more germs than a toilet seat in a public restroom. And the keypad on the pump? The buttons typically have 15,000 times more germs than a public toilet seat, according to...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Truck driver safety, inadequate truck driver parking and training, and overall “poor working conditions” for truckers were some of the top concerns broached by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association during the FMCSA’s Trucking Safety Summit. AUG 07,...
by Wendy MacPherson | Aug 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announces a public meeting, “The FMCSA 2020 Trucking Safety Summit”, which will be held virtually on August 5, 2020, to solicit information on improving safe operation of property-carrying commercial motor...
by Wendy MacPherson | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Freight and logistics companies face a major challenge when it comes to preserving the mental health of their truck drivers. While this is a subject that’s not often discussed, it’s one that’s crucial to the smooth operations of a business, and for the drivers who...
