Wednesday, June 15, 2016MYTH #7 A large truck will protect you. Safety belts are unnecessary. FACT: In 2006, 805 drivers and occupants of large trucks died in truck crashes and 393 of them were not wearing safety belts. Of the 217 drivers and occupants who were killed and ejected from their vehicles, approximately 81% were not wearing safety belts. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 14, 2016MYTH #6 Good truck drivers don't need to wear safety belts. FACT Good drivers usually don't cause collisions, but it's possible that during your career you will be involved in a crash caused by a bad driver, bad weather, mechanical failure, or tire blowout. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 13, 2016 MYTH #5 It takes too much time to fasten your safety belt 20 times and day. FACT: READ MORE >>
Friday, June 10, 20161.Do not tailgate. Although long haul trucking entails hours of driving and frustrations run high, keep emotions in check. 2.Take sufficient breaks and actually get out of the truck in order to stay fresh and alert on long hauls 3. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 9, 2016· Check the weather forecast ahead of you BEFORE you head out. · Avoid using cruise control. · PLAN AHEAD. Know where truck stops are ahead of you on your planned trip, so you can make the appropriate stop should the weather turn really bad. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 8, 2016· Carry a supply of “energy food” such as energy bars, etc., and water. · Keep the fuel tanks as full as possible, especially before crossing a mountain pass or similar object. · Allow extra distance between you and the vehicles ahead of you. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 7, 2016· Remember to take extra precautions on bridges as they freeze before roads do. · Truck drivers must prepare accordingly for the winter driving period. Here are some winter driving tips that not only will make this time of year more comfortable, but could end up saving your life: Have your rig “winterized” by a professional technician. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 6, 2016· In rain or snow conditions be sure to keep substantial space between your truck and the vehicle in front of your truck in case of an emergency stop. · In bad weather, do not feel obliged to go as fast as the speed limit. Slower speeds are necessary to avoid rollovers, jackknifes, and collisions. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 3, 2016Do not let your truck idle for more than 5 minutes at a time as it is a waste of fuel. · Do not idle your truck while sleeping, loading or unloading. Not only does it burn fuel, it has also been linked to lung cancer in truck drivers. · When idling your vehicle, do not leave it unattended. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 2, 2016· When pulling off to the side of the road or highway, always use precaution with flares, flashers, and safety triangles to alert other motorists. · Do not park your truck near driveways or side streets, as the tractor trailer can obstruct a motorist’s view of oncoming traffic. READ MORE >>
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