Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure
Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add structure and consistency to operations to ensure the highest quality ...
04/23/19
Managing Space Around Your Truck
Managing the space around the truck is challenging. From driving in congested traffic to navigating a crowded parking lot, truck drivers must constantly track the ...
04/16/19
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It's extremely important to always have safety in mind when you're behind the wheel. The month of April has been deemed Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the ...
04/12/19
It's Time to Discuss Spring Driving Hazards
Winter is nearly in the rearview mirror, which means it is time to start thinking about spring and the unique driving hazards this season brings. The operations ...
04/03/19
Preventing Road Rage
Road rage is a criminal offense that can result in jail time. Road rage occurs when one driver commits an act of violence against another road user, such as a ...
03/27/19
Is Accident Reporting Your Achilles Heel?
There is a misguided belief by some motor carriers that delaying or failing to report claims to their insurers will work in their favor. On the contrary, it can ...
03/19/19
Instilling a Culture that Embraces Fuel Economy
Fuel costs have traditionally been the largest line-item expense for motor carriers. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (2017), “[Fuel ...
03/05/19
Promoting a Culture of Professionalism
Professionalism in the workplace benefits you, your peers, and your employer. Exhibiting professionalism can bring you an inward sense of pride, self-respect, ...
02/26/19
The Financial Impact of Losses
Measuring the financial impact of a loss cannot be underestimated by motor carriers, especially those with narrow profit margins. Typically in the trucking ...
02/20/19
Addressing Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving puts you and others at risk of serious injury or death. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), aggressive ...
02/13/19