Driving a truck for a living often involves spending long hours behind the wheel both night and day. Sometimes the monotony of the long drive can take a toll on our mental state and make us less alert. Staying sharp behind the wheel is a key element of being a safe driver. There are ways…
Driving a truck can have its hazards and drivers must always be on the lookout for any potential problems on the road. Now that winter is here drivers must also contend with all the conditions and challenges that the winter weather brings. The keys to safe winter driving are patience and planning. Winter weather conditions…
The trucking industry has seen many changes in the past few years. Everything from the high cost of fuel to shortages of drivers has been creating new challenges for many trucking companies large and small. So, what do the experts see for the trucking industry in the coming year? Almost all the experts agree that…
Driving is something that too many people take lightly these days. Although new driver assist technologies can help, nothing beats being a careful driver. Distracted drivers are one of the biggest causes of car accidents on the road today. Distracted driving can be defined as what occurs when a person engages in any activity that…
The number of drivers on the road today continues to increase and that means the possibility of more accidents. The good news is most people are attentive and cautious drivers and it is only a few that cause most of the problems we face on the road today. But there is one thing that the…
In a move that is seen by many as a reversal of previous policy, OSHA has apparently had a change in its interpretation of certain drug testing and incentive programs by employers. Regarding its view of employers’ post-incident drug testing programs and injury rate-based incentive programs OSHA has had a change of opinion. This change…
Driving a car is not like walking but unfortunately there are a lot of people who forget that. Many people see driving is simply a way to get from point A to point B and not much thought is given to the driving part that happens in between. Driving defensively should always be a priority…
We all know that driving a truck, especially on long cross-country hauls can cause great strains on the lower back. Long hours of sitting behind the wheel can be exhausting. Now according to a new Canadian study more than 60 percent of truck drivers are reporting experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort, particularly low back…
Safety is important all year round but during the holidays there is even more reason to be aware and take extra measures to stay safe on the road. During the Thanksgiving holiday the high volume of travelers amplifies the importance of taking safe driving measures to ensure everyone can make it to the dinner table.…
Driver turnover at large carriers jumped to 98 percent, which is the highest it’s been in over three years. Driver turnover is a big problem for the nations trucking companies. The constant flow of new drivers leaves many companies in a repeating loop of hiring and training which is not only time consuming, but very…