We all knew it was coming. It makes an appearance every year. Sometimes it shows up early, sometimes late, but it always shows up. Extreme cold, blowing snow and icy roads can make for treacherous driving conditions. As professional truck drivers, we sometimes need to make the decision to shut it down and sit it […]
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Smart tips for preventing breakdowns
American Truck Business Services (ATBS) is in the business of helping truckers operate profitably. It recently came out with some tips to help prevent truck breakdowns. The tips are common sense things that fleets and owner-operators can do to ensure their trucks are in good operating condition. Make sure your drivers are performing complete pre- […]
Safe Parking
Part of staying safe on the road is finding legal and safe parking at night. According to a survey done by the Federal Highway Administration, more than 75 percent of truck drivers report having issues finding parking and 90 percent have trouble finding available safe parking. There’s currently a shortage of truck parking, so it […]
What truckers need to do when stopped by the highway patrol
You can be more efficient by being safe, and not giving law enforcement a reason to stop you. But if they do, a professional attitude will get you back on the road more quickly. We’ve all felt the jolt of seeing flashing lights in our rearview mirror. Immediate thoughts are often “Me?” “What did I […]
Skills Testing Delays Costing US Economy $1.5 Billion Annually
The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) has released new research showing that commercial driver skills testing delays are responsible for $1.5 billion in annual economic losses for the US economy and more than 6.4 million days of delays for new commercial drivers, leading to significant lost wages for American workers. Commercial vehicle drivers are in high demand […]
UrgentCareTravel and St Christopher Fund Team Up to Offer Free Flu Vaccines for Professional Drivers
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (PRWEB) DECEMBER 12, 2018 UrgentCareTravel (UCT) announces that it is teaming up with St. Christopher Fund to offer free flu vaccines to professional drivers. Already facing a challenging lifestyle on the road, drivers need assistance to help them stay healthy, but also need these medical services where they work – on the road. […]
10 Ways to Minimize Distracted Driving
About nine people die each day as a result of distracted driving. Another 1,000 injuries occur per day in accidents that reportedly involve a distracted driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These injuries or deaths cost organizations a pretty penny. On average, a single-vehicle crash can cost employers about $16,500, noted The […]
3 Steps for Qualifying Drivers Who Use Insulin
It has been argued by many over the years that commercial drivers with controlled insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) should be medically certified, provided they are otherwise physically qualified. And, it appears as if the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was listening. As of Nov. 19, individuals with a stable insulin regimen and properly controlled […]
