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Archive for September, 2021

Tips for Preventing Truck Accidents

Friday, September 24th, 2021

An accident can happen seemingly out of nowhere, so you must remain alert and aware when driving at all times.

Driving a semi-truck comes with a considerable level of risk. An accident can happen seemingly out of nowhere, so you must remain alert and aware when driving at all times. Big-rigs are also at a greater risk for causing severe injuries if they crash on the road. While it is impossible to predict when an accident will happen, there are plenty of actions drivers can take to prevent a variety of semi-truck crashes. Here are some tips for avoiding semi-truck accidents.

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Posted in Trucking Basics

5 Tips to Help You Stay Awake on a Long Haul

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Remaining awake and alert for long periods is essential to be a safe, productive driver.

Being a truck driver, you are often on the road for long hours at a time. Truck drivers often have unpredictable schedules, which affects their sleeping patterns. Long hauls can be dangerous as you run the risk of falling asleep behind the wheel. Remaining awake and alert for long periods is essential to be a safe, productive driver. Here are some tips on staying awake during a long haul.

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Posted in Trucking Lifestyle

Helpful Tips for Proper Truck Stop Etiquette

Friday, September 10th, 2021

A truck stop is a safe place equipped with all kinds of utilities to help keep you comfortable on the road

To anyone unfamiliar, the term truck stop may carry certain baggage with it. However, to those who know about the trucking lifestyle, we all know the perks that modern truck stops offer. They’re a safe place equipped with electronics, amenities, and all kinds of utilities to help keep you comfortable on the road. However, part of the trucking lifestyle is also knowing how to respect truck stops. While truck stops may be changing quickly, what hasn’t changed is how etiquette plays into the trucking lifestyle, especially when you’re at a truck stop with other truckers.

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Posted in Trucking Lifestyle

4 Rookie Truck Driver Mistakes to Avoid

Thursday, September 2nd, 2021

It is important that all new drivers learn how to avoid common pitfalls.

As more people gravitate towards truck driving as a future career, it is easy to forget some of the challenges and mistakes that come with the job. Due partly to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are more truck drivers on the road than ever before. As a truck driver, you must learn all of the necessary rules and regulations. It is also important that all new drivers learn how to avoid common pitfalls. Here are some common mistakes rookie drivers make and how to avoid them.

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Posted in Trucking Lifestyle

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