When using social media remember people are watching. You're in control of the message you put out. You are, like it or not, telling a story. If you tell the wrong one, there can be bad consequences. Here are a few tips for drivers using social media.
Summer Tips for Truck Drivers Finally. Summer has begun. Well, some mountain highways haven't received the memo about summer but in most areas we are in warmer hands. Summer brings it's own set of challenges for truckers. Severe weather, construction, increases in traffic, odd traffic patterns and heat to name a few. It's important to [...]
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 [...]
As speed limiters continue to be debated, many pros and cons have come forward while the question of how they will impact roadway safety continue to be unknown. Roadway safety is a key component throughout the trucking industry. Everyone wants to be safe, and no one wants to be responsible for creating hazardous or fatal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As a truck driver, it is your responsibility to be aware of the Spring Road Restrictions for the different states and provinces you will be traveling in. You are expected to abide by these restrictions and stay off roads which you are too heavy for. If you are caught traveling on roads that you shouldn’t [...]
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It's not news that distracted driving is dangerous. Distracted driving is anything that takes attention away from driving while driving. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in the US. Jurisdictions all across Canada and the US have prohibitions on distracted driving. When it comes to distracted driving texting is the worst culprit. Law enforcement has zeroed in on the use of handheld devices. Heavy penalties are in place for truck drivers and motorists who are caught using their hand-held device while operating a CMV. Fines of up to $2750 in the US and $1000 in Canada for distracted driving.
ELD Mandate In December of this year, the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will come into full effect in the US. Canada will follow suit in 2018 with a proposal expected in the spring of this year. Since 80% of freight goes southbound the ELD mandate is in effect for all of us this year. Len [...]
