We all know the importance of safety in our profession. Working alone and hauling valuable cargo, some company drivers may find themselves in risky situations. Making sure you and your truck are secure is essential. Your truck, yourself or both may be targeted, so we put together a list of tips on how to stay safe in both situations. Securing your…
While there’s already been a massive shortage of truck drivers in our country, the pandemic has only escalated the problem. It also put a spotlight on the matter, as supply chain challenges are causing significant delays and combined with an increase in demand are looming to impact the everyday lives of all, not only company drivers. So, what does Drive…
Truck skidding is one of the scariest things that can happen to a truck driver. Losing control of your vehicle is never a good thing, especially when you’re driving an eighteen-wheeler. Whether you’re a company driver, owner operator, or lease owner, you want to avoid skidding by all means. Here are some tips on how to minimize the risk of…
Healthy food isn’t always the first priority for truckers while on a long haul, but it should never be neglected completely. A high-calorie diet combined with a sedentary lifestyle of a company driver can lead to various health issues, so you should at least try to eat as healthy as you can. Life on the road doesn’t make it very…
Working as a full-time truck driver, you might find it challenging to pay as much attention to your health as you would want to. Irregular sleep patterns, long working hours, and a sedentary lifestyle are some of the issues that many drivers and owner operators are facing. Among the major health risk factors is limited access to healthy food as…
Truck driver fatigue is a big workplace safety issue in the trucking business. It increases the risk of driving accidents, with around 13% percent of all truck accidents involving fatigued drivers. This is a problem that should be tackled on all levels – including federal regulations and policies by companies that care about their company drivers. Still, there are some…
Truck overweight fines are one of the biggest worries of every trucker. Whether you’re a truck owner, operator, or lease owner, you don’t want to impose these heavy fines on your company or yourself. Of course, there are more reasons for you to be cautious about the weight limit. An overweight truck can bring damage to the truck’s axles, increase…
Semi truck wash is a regular task, whether you are a company driver, owner-operator, or truck owner. It is another useful and important skill that we want our potential company drivers to have. You run during all weather conditions, get in and out in wet or muddy shoes. During long summer routes, you raise clouds of dust, which persistently stick…
Semi truck parking is one of the pressing issues in the trucking industry according to ATRI’s list from 2017. And secure semi truck parking is even more of a challenge. That’s why every trucking company is looking for ways to make rest stops as safe as possible for their drivers. Parking safely includes planning, finding a safe parking spot, executing…
