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Tuesday, August 9, 2016Each Year rear-end collisions account for millions of dollars in property damage and bodily injury losses. While collisions between any two vehicles is highly dangerous, a rear-end collision involving a large commercial vehicle greatly increases the risk of serious injuries and substantial property damage losses. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 4, 2016Home-Schooling In A Truck Means The Country Is A Classroom By Road King on August 27, 2014 Jim Morrison • Sun Valley, California • Driving for 20 years I’ve been a truck driver for 20 years. My wife Lorraine and I have a six-year-old daughter and an eight-year-old son. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 3, 2016Every dog owner knows why dogs are called “man’s best friend.” But perhaps no group knows it better than truck drivers. More than 45 percent of American households have dogs, but more than 60 percent of truck drivers report having pets; more than 40 percent report traveling with them in their trucks. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 28, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (4/4) Take care of yourself. You must take care of yourself out on the road. You're working hard out there, so when you can, give yourself a break. Take in some of the tourist attractions you've always wanted to see. Go to some of the famous truck stops and look around. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 27, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (3/4) Communicate with everyone often and professionally. There will be days when things aren't going as planned. As a a matter of fact, this will of ten be the case in trucking. Tires blowing up, loading is delayed, electrical systems die, many things can and will happen over your trucking career. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 26, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (2/4) Sleep as much as you can before you hit the road! One of the worst feelings is hitting the road with hundreds of miles ahead of you and feeling like crap because you had a bad night of sleep prior. Getting rest is one of the best preps to help you with safe driving. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 25, 2016NEWBIE TIP #1 You will get lost at least once. If in the event you get lost, do not panic. Panicking only increases your chances of getting more lost and into an accident. Find a safe place to stop and check your directions. Do not use car-based navigation systems. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 21, 20166 TRUCKER TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HEAT Exercise in the morning or evening if possible, avoid the hottest part of the day. GET ACCLIMATED. If you are used to exercising indoors or in cooler weather, take it easy at first and give your body time to adapt to the weather change. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 14, 2016DRIVER DESTINATION CHECKLIST PART 2 1. If you exit your vehicle, ensure that all doors and access panels are locked and secured. Turn your tractor motor "OFF". 2. Keep your doors locked and windows up at all stops until the very instant you exit the vehicle. Then re-lock immediately. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 13, 2016Driver Destination Checklist 1. Check to make sure the location of loading/unloading docks/warehouse looks safe. 2. Report your arrival time and location. 3. Note any "suspicious" onlookers observed during off-loading. 4. Confirm that recipient of the cargo is the intended recipient. READ MORE >>
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