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Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left lane to make more room for a sharp, right-hand turn. In doing so, the truck ...
10/16/19
Tips for Flatbed Trailer Safety
Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Read the information below about ...
10/09/19
Fatigue, Slick Roads, Sun Glare Among Fall Road Hazards
The start of school is here, and so are the seasonal hazards that increase the risk of truck crashes. Dispatchers, driver managers, and safety personnel should be ...
10/02/19
Ask the Risk Manager
What can I do to protect my company from identity theft? That's a great question. This issue recently came up when a motor carrier was contacted by a third-party ...
09/25/19
Test Time: Top 10 Road Test Tips
Giving a road test to an applicant seeking employment can be one of the best ways to determine whether the individual will be a safe hire. When conducting a road ...
09/17/19
The Essential 7 Driving Techniques
Truck drivers were asked to identify the driving skills they felt were most effective in preventing crashes. They agreed on the Essential 7 Driving Techniques. ...
09/10/19
Use Positive Spillover to Improve Safety Performance
Have you ever noticed how people are influenced by those around them? Think of a neighborhood where one homeowner works very hard to keep his/her yard perfectly ...
09/03/19
Ask the Safety Representative: What is the Difference Between an AOBRD and an ELD?
The short answer is that while they are quite similar, electronic logging devices (ELD) have enhanced functionality over automated onboard recording devices ...
08/29/19
It's That Time of Year Again! Quick Review of School Zone Safety
Yes, school is back in session and that means school zone safety. We have all heard it said, “The biggest worries in school zones are caused by the smallest ...
08/27/19
The Essential 7 Work Practices
Truck drivers, mechanics, and office workers were asked to identify the skills they felt were most effective in preventing workplace injuries. They agreed on the ...
08/21/19