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Vehicle inspections: a 15-point list
49 CFR Part 396.13 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations ...
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5 Steps of Managing Risk
All motor carriers share one thing in common: managing risk, a task that is key to ...
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10 Things You Can do to Lower Your Insurance Costs
How do you cut your truck insurance rates as a motor carrier? While there is no specific ...
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Ask the risk manager: Loss Exposures
What Are Loss Exposures? There are several key risk management terms to understand when ...
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7 Traits of a Professional, and How They Improve the Workplace
Professionalism in the workplace benefits you, your peers, and your employer. Exhibiting ...
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Improper Lifting - Know the Hazards, And How To Avoid Them
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to ...
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What You Need to Know When You Face an Emergency Stop
When an equipment failure occurs or another emergency forces you to pull off the roadway, ...
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How to Avoid Pattern Driving
Every truck driver has a pattern to the way he or she drives. These patterns, or habits, ...
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Preventing Distracted Walking
Each year, pedestrians are struck and killed by motor vehicles due to distracted walking. ...
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Reducing Slips, Trips, and Falls Around The Truck
Slips, trips, and falls are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. For drivers, ...
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Preventing Lane Change Crashes
Lane change crashes may be prevented if drivers recognize the hazards that increase the ...
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Rules of the Road Include Professionalism & Safety
‘Knights of the Road’ refers to a period when truck drivers had a knightly reputation for ...
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