Tag: driver safety
Sep 24, 2021

How to Back a Tractor-Trailer

Of all the maneuvers that truck drivers must perform, backing a tractor-trailer is one of the most difficult. Although backing only accounts for a small portion of your time behind the wheel, it has the potential to cause serious problems if you aren’t careful. But with the right approach, commercial vehicle operators can safely back their big rigs with confidence. There are multiple factors to consider when backing a...
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Jul 23, 2021

The Do’s & Don’ts of Reacting to an Accident

No truck driver ever wants to be in an accident. That’s why we do everything we can to equip our company drivers -and all truck drivers, for that matter- with the knowledge and resources that they need to be as safe as possible. Accordingly, the primary goal is always to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. That being said, a prudent CDL driver will be mentally prepared for what to do in case of an emergency. No two...
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May 27, 2021

Preventing Truck Driver Slips, Trips, & Falls

“Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!” Oftentimes, we associate slips, trips, and falls with the elderly or our clumsy cousin. But, did you know that these are among the most common types of accidents in the workplace? Further, slips, trips, and falls can result in serious injuries with lasting consequences - especially for truck drivers and logistics workers. Even the most youthful and athletic drivers are not exempt from these...
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May 13, 2021

Protect Yourself With These 5 Defensive Driving Techniques

Sometimes, even when you do everything that you’re supposed to, other drivers put you in potentially dangerous situations. By driving with a defensive mindset, you decrease your chances of being involved in an accident. Whether you are a CMV operator or a driver-in-training, you can benefit greatly from defensive driving. Here are 5 practical techniques that you can start practicing today to enhance your safety from behind the...
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Jan 14, 2021

How to Combat the Hazards of Truck Driving in Winter Weather

Earlier this week, Memphis experienced a somewhat rare occurrence: snow! It wasn't much, but it was snow nonetheless. While this means snowball fights and hot chocolate for the kiddos, the same can’t be said for truckers. Snow, ice, and other wintery conditions present a handful of challenges for drivers, and for the logistics industry as a whole. In this article, we’ll dive into some common truck driving hazards caused by winter...
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Dec 21, 2020

Can Trucks Stop as Quickly as Passenger Vehicles?

Travel Safety: Stopping Distance Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion remains in motion. Thankfully, automobiles have braking systems in place to combat this physics phenomenon. But, do all vehicles stop alike? (SPOILER ALERT: they don't!) While our stop-motion animation is not able to fully capture the scale of cars' and trucks' stopping distances, it does give you a general idea of the difference. According...
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