Defending Against Winter Driving Hazards
Winter driving can be dangerous. The possibility of losing control of one鈥檚 vehicle and the need to drive defensively to protect against other drivers requires ...
01/01/19
Exercise
Persons who sit for long periods of time, lead sedentary lifestyles, or work in high-stress environments are prone to many serious health problems, such as Type 2 ...
12/26/18
Crash Scene Procedures
In the event a driver is involved in a vehicle crash, how he or she responds immediately following the incident is critical to minimizing business interruptions ...
12/18/18
Achieve Safety Excellence Through Teamwork
Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, Inc., was once asked if he played a musical instrument. He replied, 鈥淣o, I don鈥檛 play an instrument. I conduct an orchestra.鈥� ...
12/05/18
Make Your Safety Training Memorable
A boring driver meeting or orientation class is frustrating for both the trainer and the trainees. In truth, most mind-numbing classes are the trainer鈥檚 fault, ...
11/27/18
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating on the road is essential for maintaining a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and helping your body function at peak performance. The key is to remember ...
11/20/18
Ask the Safety Rep: What are the Requirements for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) 鈥淔or accidents that occur after April 29, ...
11/13/18
Crash Prevention: Are You Proactive or Reactive?
When a vehicle crash occurs, the first questions a trucking company will likely ask are: What happened? Is everyone okay? Which party was at fault? Unfortunately, ...
11/01/18
Identifying Fall Driving Hazards
The fall season presents many unique hazards that truck drivers should be on the lookout for. Avoiding potential losses requires drivers to recognize the hazards ...
10/24/18
Opening/Closing Trailer Doors
Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries for truck drivers. Read the information below, and ask yourself if there ...
10/17/18