Blog Post by Great West
Understanding Roundabouts
Roundabouts can be dangerous for truck drivers, pedestrians, and the motoring public. ...
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Railroad Crossings
Side-impact collisions between a semi-truck and train can result in devastating losses. ...
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Preventing CRASHES with Stationary Objects
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents ...
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The Difference between Fault and Preventability in a Crash
Fault and preventability are two terms motor carriers often confuse. The process of ...
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What to Do If a Load Is Rejected
A load can be rightfully rejected for several reasons, such as the goods were not ...
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Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left lane to ...
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Tips for Flatbed Trailer Safety
Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards can ...
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The Essential 7 Driving Techniques
Truck drivers were asked to identify the driving skills they felt were most effective in ...
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It's That Time of Year Again! Quick Review of School Zone Safety
Yes, school is back in session and that means school zone safety. We have all heard it ...
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How to Avoid the Four Critical Crashes
Critical crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone ...
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What You Need To Know When Uncoupling A Trailer
Working around the truck can be just as dangerous to a driver as getting involved in a ...
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Is Accident Reporting Your Achilles Heel?
There is a misguided belief by some motor carriers that delaying or failing to report ...
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