Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food
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Mirror Use
The mirrors on a commercial motor vehicle are an essential piece of safety equipment. Mirrors can...
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...
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,...
Check Tire Pressure
One of the most neglected aspects of a pre-trip inspection is the air pressure in the tires of...
Confined Spaces are Dangerous Places
Mechanics can put themselves in serious peril if they enter an empty cargo tank trailer without...
Tire Safety Tips
Every year, maintenance employees are seriously injured or killed when wheel components fail,...
How to Avoid U-Turns
Run-under crashes are one of the most devastating losses a trucking company can experience. A...
What is the Difference between Aggressive Driving and Road Rage?
What is the difference between road rage and defensive driving?
According to the National Highway...
Intrastate vs. Interstate: Which is Which?
Part 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) defines interstate and...
To Swerve or Not to Swerve: That is the Question
The Answer: Don't Swerve
Loss-of-control crashes are sometimes the result of trying to avoid...