Category - Truck Driver Safety Articles

Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!

New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!  Operation Lifesaver has for years warned people of taking...

Train Safety Tips for Truck Drivers

Always Expect a Train at EACH AND EVERY Crossing! Safety Tips for Truck Drivers Ever think how many times a day on your drivers routes your drivers...

Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend?

Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over...

Managing Your DOT Random Testing During Unprecedented Times

End-of-year holidays and vacations often throw a wrench into a motor carrier's plans to notify drivers of DOT random testing. Then add in a national...
School Buses and Laws

School Buses and Laws

Even if you don't have kids in school, it's not hard to see the increase in school buses around this time. Laws vary by state, but usually you have to stop if a school bus is loading or unloading—no...

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ATRI Updates Its Crash Predictor Model

ATRI Updates Its Crash Predictor Model

The likelihood of a future crash can be quantified statistically using a truck driver's behaviors, according to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Crash Predictor Model. ATRI...

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Safe Driving at Night

Safe Driving at Night

Although only 15% of vehicle miles are clocked between 7pm and 7am, according to a recent study, they account for almost a third of road injuries and deaths. There's no doubt that driving in the...

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Seeing at Night

Seeing at Night

Night vision is the ability to see well in low-light conditions. As we age, we have greater difficulty seeing at night. A 50-year-old driver may need twice as much light to see as well as a...

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Defensive Driving at Night

Driving at night requires defensive and thoughtful driving! Here is some advice on safe driving techniques: Plan your route so you're aware of any steep descents, sharp corners and other hazards...

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An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection

An Invitation for a Roadside Inspection

Year after year, one of the top violations for commercial motor vehicles is having inoperable lighting. An inoperable vehicle lamp gives the appearance that a vehicle is not being optimally...

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