by Editorial | Jun 19, 2017 | The Trucking Life, Trucking Business, Trucking Industry, Trucking Safety
Talks about the growing demand for infrastructure updates began well before the 2016 presidential election. While anyone who drives on our nation’s roads, bridges, and highways can see that there are obvious areas of opportunity—not everyone is taking the time to...
by Editorial | Jun 8, 2017 | FMCSA Regulations, Trucking Safety
While it is illegal for anyone to drive under the influence of drugs, truck drivers may lose their job if they test positive—even if they aren’t high when driving. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Department of Transportation (DOT) have strict...
by Editorial | May 22, 2017 | Trucking Safety
Properly tying down your load is essential for safe and legal transport. It helps to protect your truck and bed, as well as the integrity of the products you are transporting. Below are some basics in terms of securing your cargo. Know Your Weight Limits Most states...
by Editorial | May 8, 2017 | Trucking Safety
Even experienced truckers can brush up on safe driving habits, which is one reason recurrent truck driver training is essential. Modern technology assists with many of the safety tips below, but nothing can replace your firsthand evaluation. Break Time It is...
by Editorial | Apr 24, 2017 | Trucking Safety
Training the next generation of truck drivers requires more than teaching how to operate heavy machinery, maintain fuel efficiency, and the rules of the road. In the last decade, there have been significant advances in automotive technology. We are also starting to...
by Editorial | Apr 10, 2017 | Trucking Safety
A CB is one of the most important tools for truckers, but sometimes it’s easy to forget why we use them, and that can lead to some major etiquette violations or make other drivers irritated. CBs Serve a Valuable Purpose CB communication isn’t just to give...
