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Wednesday, July 27, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (3/4) Communicate with everyone often and professionally. There will be days when things aren't going as planned. As a a matter of fact, this will of ten be the case in trucking. Tires blowing up, loading is delayed, electrical systems die, many things can and will happen over your trucking career. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 26, 2016TRUTHS & TIPS FOR NEW DRIVERS (2/4) Sleep as much as you can before you hit the road! One of the worst feelings is hitting the road with hundreds of miles ahead of you and feeling like crap because you had a bad night of sleep prior. Getting rest is one of the best preps to help you with safe driving. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 25, 2016NEWBIE TIP #1 You will get lost at least once. If in the event you get lost, do not panic. Panicking only increases your chances of getting more lost and into an accident. Find a safe place to stop and check your directions. Do not use car-based navigation systems. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 21, 20166 TRUCKER TIPS FOR DEALING WITH HEAT Exercise in the morning or evening if possible, avoid the hottest part of the day. GET ACCLIMATED. If you are used to exercising indoors or in cooler weather, take it easy at first and give your body time to adapt to the weather change. READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 14, 2016DRIVER DESTINATION CHECKLIST PART 2 1. If you exit your vehicle, ensure that all doors and access panels are locked and secured. Turn your tractor motor "OFF". 2. Keep your doors locked and windows up at all stops until the very instant you exit the vehicle. Then re-lock immediately. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 13, 2016Driver Destination Checklist 1. Check to make sure the location of loading/unloading docks/warehouse looks safe. 2. Report your arrival time and location. 3. Note any "suspicious" onlookers observed during off-loading. 4. Confirm that recipient of the cargo is the intended recipient. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 12, 2016Driver Stopping Checklist Part 4 Drivers should never leave extra keys in the vehicle. Drivers should utilize a "no-stop" policy while making local deliveries. Drivers should have a 24-hour phone number for dispatch or management personnel who can be called in case of an emergency. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 11, 2016Driver Stopping Checklist Part 3 Do not stop on dark roadways or in desired areas while waiting to make deliveries. Don't take your load home or park in an unsecured area such as a parking lot or mall. Drivers should check and use seals, padlocks, and other locks where appropriate. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 5, 2016Driver Stopping Checklist Part 2 Watch for individuals with spraying equipment or other possible contaminants (even a rag can spread foreign animal disease and a small capsule can contaminate food). Never leave your vehicle running with the keys in it; shut off the engine and lock the doors. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 1, 2016Driver Stopping Checklist Part 1 Leave your truck in a secure parking lot or truckstop. Park units in a reputable truckstop or secure yard at all times. Facilities with video surveillance are recommended. Be especially vigilant when operating in "hot spots"-- unsafe or high-crime areas. READ MORE >>
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