10 Winter Safety Tips For Truckers
Although it’s only November, that annoying Christmas music and yes, that winter weather will be here in no time. Whether it’s rain, sleet, or snow, driving in the winter weather can be difficult and dangerous, especially for truckers. We know handling a big rig is stressful enough, so learning how to maneuver your 18-wheeler through the winter months is crucial. Below are just a few winter safety tips to help you keep your rig...
Careful Cargo: What it Takes to Transport Dangerous Goods
You may be a seasoned vet or a rookie on the open road, but either way you’ll want to take especially proper care while transporting dangerous goods – particularly if that cargo is radioactive. Although you’ve most likely heard this before, brushing up on what it takes to safely transport hazardous or temperamental materials can save an accident from becoming a disaster. Staying keen to proper transportation techniques not only keeps...
Celebrate Operation Safe Driver Week 2015, October 18-24
If you’re a commercial driver, you are living “dangerously.” In fact, Time named truck driving as the 8th most dangerous jobs. Probably due to the fact that over 300,00 vehicle accidents that occurred in 2012 had some big rigs involved, according to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that next week, October 18-24, will be 2015’s...
A Truck Driver’s Guide to Winter Driving
Snowstorm whiteouts can make visibility poor for driving. Black ice makes winter driving unpredictable and downright dangerous at times. Unfortunately, for professional truck drivers, the show must go on–even when weary winter conditions strike. All you can do, is hope for the best and prepare for the worst until spring melts the final frost away. The number one thing I reiterate regarding driving when winter weather strikes is...
Ebola and Trucking: Transportation of Contaminated Items
Ebola is the probably most concerning issue in our country right now… or at least the most trending issue. There’s tons of concern that hospitals were not well-prepared beforehand to deal with Ebola-stricken patients. This is why we saw now 2 nurses from Dallas that are infected with the disease. Ebola is spread through bodily fluids (blood or vomit, for example) and is still infectious for several days after contact. With...