Shop Safety: Fall Prevention
Slips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries. These incidents often result in...
Mirror Use
The mirrors on a commercial motor vehicle are an essential piece of safety equipment. Mirrors can...
Tips for Safe Driving During the Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, virtually everyone in North America will be able to experience a solar...
Driver Safety: Fall Prevention
Slips and falls are the leading cause of workplace injuries. These incidents often result in...
Time to Discuss Summer Driving Hazards
Back in 1934, George Gershwin sang about “summertime, and the livin’ is easy.” That is what summer...
Communication Techniques to Prevent Driver Distraction
Driver distraction is a major concern for motor carriers because it is a common factor associated...
Avoiding Trip Injuries Around the Truck
RECOGNIZE THE HAZARDS
Environment/Equipment
- Fuel hoses
- Pallets
- Trailer straps
- Loading dock stairs
How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 2
KNOW THE DEFENSE
At 65 mph, a fully-loaded tractor-trailer requires a minimum of 665 feet of...
How to Calculate Proper Following Distance Part 1
Recognize the Hazards
A key factor in rear-end crashes is improper following distance. In order to...
Be Proactive by Targeting Critical Crashes
When it comes to losses, a motor carrier that operates in a reactive mode is putting itself in a...
Keep Focused On Winter Weather Hazards
There are four types of loss exposures that every motor carrier must address, especially in winter...
Nine Ways to Fight Fatigue out on the Open Road
Fatigue behind the wheel is a real danger. It can be a killer and happen anytime, anywhere. But,...