Statistics reveal that nearly 3 billion tons of hazardous material are transported in the US every year. Interestingly, most of these materials are transported with the help of trucks. Although these trucks are equipped to safely transport hazardous substances, there’s still a chance you can get into an accident.

Since many of these substances are toxic or flammable, you must ensure they’re safely transported. We will mention some of these tips for your guidance and help you maximize protection against any unwanted incidents.

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If you’re a truck driver, you’ll be spending at least some of your days at a loading dock either dropping off goods or picking them up. The loading dock can be a dangerous place as trucks, trailers, and forklifts are typically moving at the same time. There are risks for pinch point injuries from rolling doors, fall hazards from elevated docks and truck beds, and accidental collisions between equipment and workers—among other hazards.

Even if you aren’t the one doing the loading/unloading, it’s everyone’s job to make sure injuries and accidents are avoided. As a truck driver, you’re responsible for your safety and the safe transport of your load.

Therefore, in this article, we’ve provided some vital safety tips for truck drivers at the loading dock.

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Night driving can be difficult due to driver fatigue, reduced vision, drunk drivers, and wildlife.  Drivers are four times more likely to get in an accident at night, the majority of the time the main cause is driver fatigue.

However, for truck drivers, there are numerous benefits to driving at night. For instance, there’s less traffic and more parking options available. While some truckers may prefer driving at night for these reasons, that doesn’t mean there’s no risk involved. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can help you minimize these dangers and make your trips at night safer.

In this article, we’ll discuss ways truck drivers can stay safe during their night trips.

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Sun glare on the road is a big problem for almost every truck driver. This glare not only makes it harder to see the road but also causes severe headaches and tension around the eyes. This can also lead to driver fatigue. Unfortunately, even after the sun goes down headlights can reflect off road signs and affect your ability to see clearly.

Therefore, since it’s a constant problem, finding an optimal solution should be of top priority if you’re a commercial driver. In this article, we are going to discuss some sun glare reduction tips to make navigating your routes easier Let’s begin.

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Physical or mental exertion can cause driver fatigue in truck drivers. This fatigue is quite common because truckers travel all over the country working long odd hours. Therefore, they often get inadequate sleep or have an inconsistent sleep schedule.

The Large Truck Crash Causation Study revealed that around 13% of truck drivers were fatigued at the time of their crash. This statistic is alarming and presents a major issue in the trucking industry.

Although situations like these can’t be 100% avoided, there are some ways to stay well-rested and healthy during your trips.

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Rush hour traffic can be incredibly annoying, even more so if you drive a commercial motor vehicle. This can include anything from delivery trucks, tow trucks, semis, mail trucks, etc. While there isn’t much you can do about the traffic itself, there are ways to avoid it. However, if this isn’t possible, we have some tips that can keep you and the drivers around you safe. Let’s begin.

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Road safety is a major concern, considering accidents can occur anywhere and with anyone. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study reveals that around 22% of trucking accidents occur on unfamiliar roadways.

Therefore, one of the easiest ways to avoid an unpleasant scenario is to plan your route well.

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