Safety on the roadways is the most important part of any truck driver's job. With Roadcheck 2017 just three and a half weeks away, now is a good time to brush up on some safety and compliance rules, specifically the Cargo Securement Rules, which is the focus of this year's training and educational component of [...]
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 30th annual International Roadcheck will take place June 6-8, 2017. Over a 72-hour period, CVSA-certified commercial motor vehicle inspectors in jurisdictions throughout North America will conduct inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers. Each year, International Roadcheck places special emphasis on a category of violations. This year’s focus [...]
We all know that pre-trip inspections are important, but are we checking everything we need to? When completing your pre-trip inspection, make sure you check for these things inside the cab: Wiper blades – Not damaged and making contact with the windshield. Windshield washer – Working properly. Horns both city & highway – Working properly. [...]
With severe storms hitting the southern United States, which has claimed several lives, it's important to keep in mind the safety risks truck drivers face. Every season and region has it's own set of weather challenges. From severe winter storms to winter mountains to hurricanes and tornadoes we have to be smart about the safety [...]
You can begin your pre-trip as you approach your vehicle. Look for any obvious problems; fluid on the ground, any damage to body, a slight lean indicating a flat tire or suspension problem. Also, check for the following: Fuel Tank Secured to frame with at least 2 metal bands with rubber backing. Ensure no [...]
Pre-trips are important to trucking safety and truck maintenance. Pre-trips should be done when you start your trip and at the beginning of each work day. By completing a pre-trip you can avoid unnecessary breakdowns on the road, which come with hefty tow and roadside assistance fees. There are many things truck drivers have to [...]
Trucking & the Importance of Trip Planning The trucking industry is always changing and evolving. The daily challenges trucking companies face to stay competitive are enormous. We are directly affected by changes in the economy, infrastructure challenges, new technology and new regulations. The ELD mandate is a good example of technology and regulatory changes that [...]
Legalizing the weight of your truck is one of those things which can be a little tricky sometimes. The weight limits don't allow additional weight for fuel, you need to account for fuel in your axle weights and gross vehicle weight. This gets tricky when you have a heavy load which takes you close to [...]
Safety. We talk about safety all the time. Usually, we're speaking about road safety. Trucking has other risks as part of the job. Well, they shouldn't be part of the job but sometimes we find ourselves is bad situations that put personal safety at risk. Shipper/ Receivers Most places we go to are safe. They're [...]
This article isn’t for truck drivers, this one is for the general public of motorists that take to the roads ways daily and create some pretty dangerous driving conditions for themselves and others on the road. If you have a driver’s license, you should read this post and share it with others, so that they [...]
