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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 >>
Tuesday, November 20, 2018Whether you’re just out of truck driver school or a seasoned veteran on the roads, winter weather can make operating your rig a tricky proposition. Here are winter driving safety tips for commercial driver’s to make rational decisions and be safe out on the roads this winter. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 31, 2018As of April 1, 2018, new violations associated with the FMCSA’s ELD mandate will fall under the Hours of Service Compliance BASIC category in the CSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS). What does this mean to you as a driver/carrier? These violations are not being applied retroactively. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, November 14, 2012To ensure a safe trip, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with driving a truck. Here are some guidelines for safe truck driving: Before you hit the road, get comfortable with the truck's switches and gauges. Driving a truck will feel a bit different from driving a car. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 13, 2012We have posted about Truckers againstTrafficking before, but now even more companies are getting involved and helping to spread the word! The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is partnering with Truckers Against Trafficking in their efforts to stop one of the nation’s most heinous and fastest growing crimes – human trafficking. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, October 23, 2012A North Carolina trucking company owner has found out that you don’t necessarily have to have bad CSA scores (a lot of violations) to get in trouble with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Someone telling the feds about your operation will do just as well, thank you. READ MORE >>
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012If you wash your truck at home, you can claim the cost of household water and detergent for washing the truck as a business expense at tax time. Be sure to document the date and time. If you use commercial truck stop washes, that cost is deductible as well! READ MORE >>
Friday, September 21, 2012This week is Truck Driver Appreciation week! Who is the most influential driver in your life, and how have they inspired you? If you have a great story, we might just feature you and the driver on our blog! READ MORE >>
Thursday, September 20, 2012 Here are five tips for increasing your mpg that you might not have considered. 1. Keep up the pressure. Underinflated tires not only contribute to blowouts but decrease fuel efficiency. A truck tire can run five degrees hotter for every psi it is underinflated and every 10 psi that a tire is underinflated reduces fuel economy by 1 percent. READ MORE >>
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