Friday, May 24, 2019A "grandfathered" AOBRD is an Automatic On-Board Recording Device that a motor carrier installed and required its drivers to use before the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule compliance date went into effect on December 18, 2017. AOBRD users need to begin thinking about the transition and research their ELD provider options now. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 7, 2019Every year more than 100 workers are fatally injured in ladder-related accidents with thousands more suffering from disabling injuries. Remember whether you are at work or at home, keeping safety at the top of your list can help avoid serious injuries. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, February 27, 2019Nobody likes congestion on the roads. But for Commercial truck drivers, knowing how, when, and where to drive in order to avoid traffic can make a huge difference. Every year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) publishes a list of the most congested highways in the U.S. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 8, 2019Did you know that Commercial Vehicle lights are very important? However, there is one light, in particular, that if it's burned out or not functioning properly it will put you Out of Service. It's the rear most turn signal in a trailer or truck. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, January 1, 2019Join us in debuting the 2019 Everyday Heroes Truck, built on behalf of Truckers Against Trafficking, and take a tour of TAT's Freedom Drivers Project. It's a mobile museum educating audiences about the realities of human trafficking and how the American trucking industry is combating this crime. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 25, 2018Be more cautious with a loaded trailer. Loaded trailers have a higher center of gravity and sudden speed adjustments may cause the load to shift, leading to skidding or a rollover. Did you know? Large trucks with fully loaded trailers are 10 times more likely to roll over than those with empty trailers. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 18, 2018Approach an exit/entrance ramp at a safe speed. Truck rollovers are more likely to occur on exit/entrance ramps when the driver misjudges the sharpness of the ramp curve and enters the curve at an excessive speed. Did you know? READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 11, 2018Speed limits posted on curve warning signs are intended for passenger vehicles, not large trucks. Large trucks should reduce their speed even further. Studies have shown that large trucks entering a curve, even at the posted speed limit, have lost control and rolled over due to their high center of gravity. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, December 4, 2018Adjust your speed to safely match weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, and traffic. Driving too fast is a major cause of fatal crashes, and higher speeds may cause more sever crashes. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System recently reported that 25% of speeding related large truck fatalities occurred during adverse weather conditions. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 27, 2018Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include: wet roads due to rain, snow, or ice, reduced visibility due to fog, uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, and heavy traffic. READ MORE >>
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