According to the National Safety Council, more than 38,000 people were killed and 4.4 million were seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes on U.S. roads in 2015. These figures are 8% higher than 2014 and has made 2015 the deadliest driving year since 2008. Despite decades of vehicle design improvements and traffic safety advancements, driving [...]
No one likes getting pulled over by traffic police. It’s time-consuming and usually comes along with a hefty fine, depending on the infraction. In doing research for this article we found many articles with some far out there theories on how to avoid getting pulled over. The reality of the situation, though, is that there [...]
Trucking is a fast paced industry. We thought we'd share some interesting things from around the web. TxDOT Driver Feedback TxDOT has set up a hotline to get feed back from truck drivers on the I-30 corridor. “Here are a few questions that TxDOT would like drivers to answer: Are there enough truck stops? [...]
Operation Safe Driver Week begins October 16th through the 22nd, 2016. This is the week law enforcement and the trucking industry, throughout North America, come together in heightened enforcement and education aimed to curb unsafe driving practices by commercial drivers and passenger vehicle drivers. Examples of unsafe driver behaviors that enforcement will be tracking throughout [...]
Every year the Manitoba Trucking Association partners with the Special Olympics to hold the Worlds Largest Truck Convoy. It’s a great fundraising event that sees law enforcement join the effort by escorting the convoy of trucks around the Perimeter Highway. If you haven’t seen the convoy on the move you’re missing out. The nearly 200 [...]
Here's a quick meal idea for trucker's who are looking to add some variety to their meals out on the road. This Italian Pasta Salad can be a meal on its own, or used as a side. It lasts well in the fridge, so you can make it at home ahead of time and take [...]
It is no secret that the trucking industry faces a high driver turnover rate. In 2015, turnover at large fleets averaged 93% for the entire year. It is so common that quitting a job is something drivers just do; sometimes at the drop of a hat. While other drivers take pride in working with the [...]
Being a truck driver definitely, takes it’s toll on the mind and body. While eating a proper diet and getting enough exercise are two important steps to being healthy, they are not the only things drivers should do to stay healthy, especially when they are over the road. 1. Get Enough Sleep Getting enough sleep [...]
Recently, at an event, I spoke to several professional drivers who had been cited for speeding. One driver was driving through California in a pack of trucks going 62mph. Trucks in California are limited to 55mph. It’s hard to imagine highway patrol in California not pulling over a truck for driving 7mph over the posted [...]
For the right person, a career in trucking can be both challenging and rewarding. Outsiders may think that all the job entails is waking up, driving, picking up freight, driving, delivering, and driving, but there is so much more. Trucking requires many skills beyond simply driving the truck. Drivers must be responsible, detail oriented, have [...]
