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Know the Hazards, Safety Precautions of Flatbed Trailer

Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards can ...
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Establish career paths to retain top trucking talent

Adapting to ever-changing business conditions is nothing new for motor carriers. ...
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Tips to help avoid jackknifes

There is an increased risk of jackknifes in winter due to icy roadways, but this type of ...
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Ask Risk Control: Hours-of-Service exceptions during adverse conditions

Question:How does the hours-of-service (HOS) exception work during adverse driving ...
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8 tips to help you pre-plan your next route

Planning your route in advance may seem burdensome at first, but in the long run may be ...
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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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