We’ve all been there – greasy spoon restaurants with big portions of food, 24/7 access to caffeine, sugar, and a bathroom, a place to shower, and a place to rest. Truck stops dot the highways and interstates across the country. But there are some truck stops that take their commitment to keeping drivers on the[…]
Hauling a 53 foot trailer out on the interstate, surrounded by hundreds of other drivers, is not the place for a driver to get distracted. Throw in icy roads or drivers who aren’t paying attention to the big rigs and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. One of the easiest ways to avoid an accident[…]
Sure, you know that you need to follow all of the HOS regulations, taking breaks when required, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get tired before your shift is over. When you start feeling drowsy, try a few of these tips to give you an extra boost of energy. Eat smaller, lighter meals. Not every[…]
Accidents happen. Whether it’s a driver injured while helping unload a trailer or a smaller vehicle running out in front of you driver, causing a major highway accident. Sometimes you get a call quickly to let you know what’s going on, and sometimes you don’t. When an accident occurs, time is of the essence. The[…]
You’re running a business – and trying to make it a profitable one. You can’t throw money at every new gadget, technology, or process that comes your way. You need to know that it will work first. To top it off, you’ve got new regulations for how your trucks will operate and how you’ll report[…]
When we think about driving in “hazardous conditions” we often think about bad thunderstorms or heavy snow. But what about wind? For large trucks, the wind can be as dangerous as the worst rain or snow storm. Why Wind Can Be Dangerous Semi-trucks and other large commercial trucks are more susceptible to tipping or having[…]
