Blog Post by Great West
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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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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