The first day of Fall was earlier this month, and now is the time to start preparing your operation for the cold weather ahead. ...
PREPARING FOR THE COLD WEATHER AHEAD!
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Category - Safety Articles
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is September 11-17, 2022
Nearly every aspect of daily life is made possible because a truck driver delivered the goods and resources people need....
Using Safety Technology Can Create a Safer Workplace for Your Drivers
Every time a truck driver gets behind the wheel, he or she is at risk. Trucking driving ranks seventh in the deadliest...
The Heat is On!
This crazy weather continues this year and the heat is setting record temperatures across North America. What are you doing to protect your employees from heat stroke and exhaustion? These...
Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Reefer Unit In Hot Climates
A proper pre-trip on ThermoKing and Carrier units is the start to Loading Best Practices: Initiate an automatic pretrip to identify any operational concerns while the reefer cycles through all its...
Pay Attention to these A/C System Failure Warning Signs
When issues with your A/C system begin to occur internally, your truck will give you some warning signs. Listen to your truck and invest the time now to avoid spending more time in the shop later...
It’s Finally Summer!
FOR MANY, THE HEAT HAS BEEN HERE FOR QUITE SOME TIME With much of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented heat and drought, you’ll want to consider the following precautions to beat the heat while on...
Hurricane Season is Here!
June 1st was the official start date of the 2021 hurricane season that runs through November 30th. If we have learned anything from prior storms, preparation is critical. Now is the time to...
FMCSA Vision Standard for CMV Drivers
Safe driving requires a combination of good vision, adequate visual field, ability to spread attention over the field of view, and motor skills. While protecting your eyes from UV is important,...
Get Out Your Sunglasses! July is UV Safety Awareness Month
Thanks to eyeandhealth.com, we found the below information to be extremely helpful to protect yourself from harmful UV rays. During the summer there is usually emphasis on protecting your skin from...
FMCSA Extends COVID-19 Waivers for Another Three Months
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) provided a three-month extension to several emergency waivers enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Declaration and...
CVSA Announces Dates for Brake Safety Week
This year's Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, according to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA). The enforcement campaign is a part of the larger Brake Safety Awareness...