Tuesday, June 21, 2016Do: Exchange insurance and contact information with all other parties involved. Collect witness contact information. Report the accident directly to Northland Insurance as soon as possible by calling our 24-hour claim hotline at (800) 238-5972. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 20, 2016 DO: Contact the police or highway patrol immediately for assistance. Some states require that even minor property damage claims be reported. Take pictured at the accident scene, including all vehicles, property damage, roadway and debris. DON'T: READ MORE >>
Friday, June 17, 2016MYTH# 9 A lap belt offers sufficient protection. FACT The lap and shoulder belt design has been proven to hold a driver securely behind the wheel in the event of a crash, greatly increasing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle and minimizing the chance for serious injury or death. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 16, 2016MYTH #8 Safety belts aren't necessary for low-speed driving. FACT In a frontal collision occurring at 30 mph, an un-belted person continues to move forward at 30 mph causing him/her to hit the windshield at about 30 mph. This is the same velocity a person falling from the top of a three story building would experience upon impact with the ground. READ MORE >>
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 >>
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