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Reasons a Truck Inspection Should Be Done by a Pro

Monday, July 31st, 2023
Reasons a Truck Inspection Should Be Done by a Pro

When getting a truck inspection, we recommend letting a pro handle everything, and there are a few reasons for doing this.

If you’re a truck driver, you need your vehicle functioning optimally at all times. To ensure your truck is ready for the road, you should perform regular inspections. This way, you’ll notice if there’s anything wrong with your truck, and you can make the necessary repairs before your next trip. When getting a truck inspection, we recommend letting a pro handle everything, and there are a few reasons for doing this. (more…)

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What Causes Trucking Accidents

Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
What Causes Trucking Accidents

Here are ways that trucking accidents can be caused.

Commercial trucks are incredibly large. This allows them to transport large quantities of items at one time. It also means, however, that they can be trickier to steer and control. As a result, trucking accidents could pop up, putting truck drivers, and nearby people, at risk. It’s important to know the potential causes of these accidents so that you can take measures to prevent them from occurring. Here are ways that trucking accidents can be caused. (more…)

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Signs Your Commercial Truck Needs an Engine Repair

Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
Signs Your Commercial Truck Needs an Engine Repair

Read along below for five surefire signs that your commercial truck needs some engine repair work.

As a commercial truck driver, you understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle’s functionality to avoid breakdowns on the road. You can take every precaution in the book, but sometimes engines can still just… fail. -It’s not your fault! We know you treat your rig like a firstborn child! Regardless, quickly recognizing when it’s time to seek an engine repair can ultimately save you both time and money.

Read along below for five surefire signs that your commercial truck needs some engine repair work. (more…)

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Advice That New Truck Drivers Should Follow

Monday, March 20th, 2023
Advice That New Truck Drivers Should Follow

We’ve compiled a list of essential tips from experienced truck drivers at varying career stages.

Becoming a truck driver can be a challenging yet deeply rewarding career decision. For new drivers, understanding the essential tips on safety, health, truck stops etiquette/practices, etc. are all crucial to successfully finding your initial “forward momentum.” So, to help you navigate this new stretch of open road, we’ve compiled a list of essential tips from experienced truck drivers at varying career stages. Kindly read along below to familiarize yourself with these so you can get truckin’ all the sooner. (more…)

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The Best Truck Driver Safety Tips Every Truck Driver Needs To Follow

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
The Best Truck Driver Safety Tips Every Truck Driver Needs To Follow

Here are some tips and tricks that every professional truck driver should implement daily to ensure they stay safe on the road.

There is really no denying that when you become a truck driver, you take on a risky career choice — but there are absolutely ways to stay safe as a truck driver. In fact, truck driving is a tough job, but there are always rules and regulations that truck drivers must follow in order to stay safe when on the road. The reality is, truck drivers want to make sure that they are staying safe while on a long haul — but even short hauls as well. Ultimately, being conscious about your safety as a truck driver is imperative. Here are some of the top tips and tricks that every professional truck driver should implement daily to ensure they stay safe out there on the road. (more…)

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7 Truck Driving Safety Tips Every Professional Driver Should Follow

Friday, April 15th, 2022
Baltimore freightliner truck driving safety tips

These essential truck driving safety tips can help you, your truck, and your cargo stay safe.

Trucking is at the heart of almost every business and industry in this country. For the most part, when goods move, they move at least in part on trucks. This means that day and night, all year long, truckers are out there on the road making it happen. Through all of this, safety has to be a top priority. Read on for seven important safety tips that every trucker should know and follow. (more…)

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How to Avoid Fatigued Driving

Monday, February 28th, 2022
baltimore freightliner fatigued driving

How can you avoid fatigued driving? Remember these tips.

Fatigued driving is ordinary among truck drivers. The long hours that truck drivers face can take a toll as they attempt to juggle the proper work-life balance and time management. An eight-hour day for a truck driver is a rarity. However, every truck driver should take fatigue seriously. Physical or mental exertion impacts performance negatively. According to the CDC, being awake for 18 hours in a row is comparable to someone having a blood alcohol content of 0.05%. In addition, being awake for 24 hours straight is the equivalent of someone having a 0.10% BAC. In short, the proper amount of sleep is crucial. Here are tips that can help you avoid fatigued driving.  (more…)

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Safety Tips for Fall Truck Driving

Thursday, September 10th, 2020

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, and the nights are starting to get cooler, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to stay safe on the road in the coming season. You might not think much about it, but fall poses a few new dangers for truck drivers that summer does not. Below, we have laid out a few autumnal hazards for you to keep in mind while driving your route. We hope these will help you increase the safety of yourself and others on the road.

Safety Tips for Fall Truck Driving

Here are a few tips to help you stay safe while driving your route this fall.

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How to Drive Safely in Freezing Rain and Inclement Winter Weather

Monday, February 18th, 2019

If you are on the road in your truck before the winter season loses its steam, there are many steps you can take to stay safe in inclement weather.

Winter is still hitting us with plenty of surprises. If you are on the road in your truck before the season loses its steam, there are many steps you can take to stay safe. While much of the chance for snow has passed (and we’ve written about snow storms  in our previous posts) the threat of freezing rain and that wintery mix remains.

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How to Stay Safe on the Road This Thanksgiving

Friday, November 18th, 2016
truck on the highway during Thanksgiving

There are more drivers on the road during the Thanksgiving holidays; be sure you’re safe!

Are you driving this Thanksgiving? AAA predicts that there will be 48.7 million people on the road between today and Sunday. That’s a 1.9 increase from the number predicted last year, equivalent to an increase of one million drivers! The lower gas prices mean that there are likely to be more drivers on the road this year. Thanksgiving is already the most highly traveled time during the year, and most DUI arrests are made between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. AAA also predicts having to rescue over 370,000 drivers this year during the Thanksgiving holiday. With such dangerous conditions on the road during this time of year, it’s especially important for truck drivers to be alert and safe on the road. (more…)

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