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Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills (aka soft skills) are character traits and behaviors we exhibit when interacting with other people. From your attitude and body language to ...
07/15/20
Share the Road
Many “Share the Road” initiatives speak to the drivers of passenger vehicles and focus on how to drive around large trucks, motorcyclists, etc. This approach is ...
07/08/20
What Motor Carriers Can Do to Prepare for Operation Safe Driver Week
From July 12-18, 2020, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is conducting its Operation Safe Driver campaign throughout the United States and Canada. ...
06/26/20
Do Employees Understand Your Business Acumen?
Business acumen is an in-depth understanding of how a company operates, what drives its business decisions, how it generates revenue, and how it is exposed to ...
06/12/20
ATA Issues Recommendations for Drivers in Areas of Unrest
This week, the American Trucking Associations (ATA), ATA Safety Management Council (SMC), and the ATA Transportation Security Council (TSC) provided the following ...
06/08/20
Understanding Roundabouts
Roundabouts can be dangerous for truck drivers, pedestrians, and the motoring public. Read the information below and ask yourself if there are actions you can ...
06/02/20
Railroad Crossings
Side-impact collisions between a semi-truck and train can result in devastating losses. The key to preventing a crash is to be able to recognize the hazards that ...
05/22/20
Understanding the Risks of Obesity
Obesity and being overweight are two common health risks facing truck drivers. Obesity means having too much body fat, while a person can be overweight due to too ...
05/22/20
Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a Game Changer
Technology is quickly catching up to the trucking industry, and the FMCSA’s new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a game changer. On January 6, 2020, drug and ...
04/28/20
Preventing Crashes with Stationary Objects
Hitting stationary objects are preventable crashes. The key to preventing such accidents is to recognize the hazards that can lead to a collision with a ...
04/08/20