Ask the Safety Rep: What is Required for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor ...
Crash Prevention: Are You Proactive or Reactive?
When a vehicle crash occurs, the first questions a trucking company will likely ask are: ...
Fall Driving Hazards
The fall season presents many unique hazards that truck drivers should be on the lookout ...
Opening/Closing Trailer Doors
Opening and closing trailer doors are two of the leading causes of work-related injuries ...
Backing
Backing up a truck and hitting a stationary object is one of the most frequent causes of ...
Tractor–Trailer Fires: What Do You Do?
Tractor-trailer fires can result in devastating losses destroying trucks, trailers, and ...
Build a Positive Culture that Inspires Employees to Thrive
Every motor carrier has a company culture that reflects the organization’s values. This ...
The Importance of Staying Hydrated
One of the leading causes of a heat-related illness is dehydration. Dehydration occurs ...
Ask Safety: With New ELD Rules, what can we expect from inspectors?
Out-of-service enforcement for electronic logging device (ELD) violations began on April ...
Heat-related Illness
A heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or sun stroke, occurs when ...
Avoiding Crashes Due to Distracted Driving
RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS
3 Wellness Tips for Truck Drivers
Truck driving does not typically lend itself to a healthy lifestyle. Spending up to 11 ...