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Jackknifes
Due to winter roadways, there is an increased risk of jackknifes, but this type of loss of control crash can occur any time of the year. To avoid a jackknife — or ...
01/09/18
Time to Discuss Winter Driving Hazards
Winter is here, and truck drivers across the country must deal with extreme weather and winter driving conditions. Ice, snow, high winds, poor visibility, frigid ...
01/02/18
Maintain Business Continuity with Proactive Facility Inspections
Waiting to close the barn door until after the cows had gotten out is an old expression that motor carriers might be able to relate to if they are taking a ...
12/27/17
Avoiding Right Turn Squeeze Crashes
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver makes a wide right turn and leaves too much space between the truck and the curb. A vehicle behind may ...
12/19/17
Preventing Run Under Crashes
Side-impact crashes involving vehicles running under the trailer are one of the four critical crashes because they typically result in severe losses. These types ...
12/12/17
Ask the Workers' Compensation Underwriter
Yes, written job descriptions are essential to managing your workers’ compensation costs. Workers’ compensation is a “no-fault” system designed to compensate ...
12/05/17
Seven Elements of Successful Risk Management
Senior leadership has many responsibilities, and one is to make sure the company operates at a profit. Certain performance metrics contribute to profitability ...
11/28/17
Shop/Warehouse Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
11/21/17
Sanitary Transportation of Human & Animal Food
The final rule for the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food (STHAF or Sanitary Transportation Rule) was published in the Federal Register on April 6, ...
11/20/17
Drive Safety: Proper Lifting
Improper lifting is a common cause of serious back injuries and could potentially lead to a lifetime of discomfort. Also, injuries caused by improper lifting ...
11/07/17