Safety

We don’t have to tell you that trucking businesses face a lot of risks. The roads aren’t always the safest place, and that’s why it’s so important to take steps to emphasize and improve safety at your truck business. While this is beneficial because it will lessen the chance of your drivers and employees getting hurt, safety can also help you avoid truck insurance claims. In turn, that can help your truck insurance rates.

The following articles give suggestions and tips for improving different areas of safety at your business. Take some time to check out the various topics that we explore in the articles. We’ll explain the dangers of distracted driving, the importance of pre-trip vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance, why you should always wear a seatbelt, and more. Safety is an ongoing process, so it’s important to always be looking for ways to make your business a little safer. The following articles might help you think of ways to do that.

How to Avoid Driver Fatigue

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.

6 Reefer Truck Safety Tips

Transporting perishable cargo requires extra care and consideration. Most of these products include: produce, frozen food, pharmaceuticals, meat, plants, etc. Therefore, to comply with FDA guidelines you’ll need a well-equipped reefer truck. A refrigerated truck can keep goods at their required temperature for the duration of the trip. Proper procedures and guidelines need to be followed to a tee.

Therefore, we have compiled some tips in this article for your guidance. These tips will help you ensure that your perishable items are delivered to their designated location safely. Let’s begin.

5 Tips for Driving in Rush Hour Traffic

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.

Safety Tips for Driving Unfamiliar Roadways (Trucking Edition)

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.

5 Safety Tips for Dump Truck Drivers

Dump truck drivers operate heavy vehicles, which is why they need to be extra cautious when driving on the road. Many new drivers entering the industry don’t have a firm understanding of the risks and dangers of driving such a large vehicle. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss several safety tips to keep you and others safe while you operate your dump truck.

Tips for Properly Securing Your Cargo

Have you ever driven behind a truck carrying a large load? You may even find yourself nervously surveying the vehicle to see how secure the cargo is. The problem with unsecured cargo is it can fly off the back of the truck striking other vehicles behind them. According to the FMCSA, 4% of accidents are caused by improperly secured cargo.

Sleep Apnea in Truck Drivers

Sleep apnea is a very serious condition that most truck drivers suffer from, mainly because of the nature of their job. Since they spend a lot of time on the road, it’s not uncommon for them to have irregular sleep patterns or experience trouble sleeping. According to various experts, at least one in three truck drivers suffer from severe or mild sleep apnea.

How to Prevent Truck Rollovers

Unfortunately, truck rollovers are a common occurrence, with at least one taking place every day. Despite them being so dangerously common, they are avoidable. We will be discussing the three common misconceptions that people have about rollovers, the real causes, and how drivers can prevent them.

FMCSA Amends Annual CMV Inspection Rules

On Nov. 9, 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published amendments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) regarding rear impact guards for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).