Tag: truck driver
Oct 15, 2021

A Truck Driver’s Guide to Safely Navigating Railroad Crossings

We’ve all seen the videos. An 18-wheeler gets stuck at a railroad crossing as an oncoming train races towards it, with no hope of stopping in time. Helpless bystanders look on with terror as the driver abandons the vehicle and runs for cover. The results? They’re never pretty. In 2020, Operation Lifesaver reported 1,901 highway-rail grade crossing collisions. These accidents resulted in 688 injuries and 198 deaths. How do these...
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Aug 26, 2021

4 Ways Truck Drivers Can Be Safer at Intersections

Intersections present some of the greatest safety challenges for commercial vehicle operators and passenger drivers alike. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that around 40% of accidents involved an intersection. Whether it’s a 4-way stop or a complex traffic light, truck drivers have to be on high alert. And while every instance is unique, there are several ways that truckers can best equip themselves for...
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Aug 13, 2021

5 Free Smartphone Apps Every Trucker Can Benefit From

You’ve probably heard the phrase, “There’s an app for that.” While it’s cliché, it’s true. Believe it or not, there’s even an app for proposing marriage called “Will You Marry Me?” Ridiculous apps aside, smartphones have become essential parts of our lives, both personally and at work. And you, truck driver, are no exception. One survey found that a staggering 95% of truckers have smartphones! Fortunately for Road Warriors, there are...
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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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Jun 6, 2021

The Red Ball Express: Delivering Victory in WWII

At Easley Transportation, we fully understand the importance of truck drivers to everyday life. Without the men and women who get behind the wheel each day, life as we know it would be rudely disrupted. But, trucking isn’t limited to the civilian world. In light of Memorial Day and the anniversary of D-Day, we want to take a look at the role that military truck drivers played in World War II. June 6, 1944 On June 6, 1944, Allied...
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Apr 30, 2021

Truck Drivers: Finding the Right Company

Truck driving is a tough career, especially if you aren’t with the right company. Whether you drive over-the-road or specialize in local pickup and delivery, you know the hard work and dedication that is required of you. With so many different types of trucking career opportunities, you may find yourself wondering if you are at the right company. Or, perhaps you’re questioning if you’re in a role that’s best suited for you. Lay your...
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Mar 18, 2021

Trucker Safety: 3 Things Drivers Should Wear Every Day

Each month, we are selecting a particular aspect of safety to emphasize with our drivers. For March, we are homing in on seat belts and various types of protective equipment. And though the experienced trucker has heard these things time and time again, we don’t believe there’s such a thing as overemphasizing safety. Oftentimes, the focus for truck drivers is on keeping others safe. While this is incredibly important, it’s also...
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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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Oct 8, 2020

How It Works: Air Freight Linehaul

HOW DO LINEHAULS WORK? Air freight linehaul services have become a staple in the transportation industry.  Every night, truckers across the country drive linehaul routes so we can enjoy the convenience of expedited shipping and next day delivery. But what is an air freight linehaul, and how does it work?  In essence, a linehaul is the long-distance movement of a shipment between two cities. Generally speaking, a linehaul involves a...
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Sep 17, 2020

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sBeY38zp9s Road Warriors: More than a truck driver Every day, 3.5 million Americans wake up in the early hours of the morning ready for work. However, these men and women don’t clock in at an office. They don’t spend their day looking at a computer screen, and they certainly don’t kill time at the water cooler. Rather, they spend their hours on the road, transporting the goods that we so often take for...
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