When the roads are slick and snow is falling, traffic safety sits at an all-time high. Driving large semi-trucks takes skill and confidence in ideal weather, so there is no room for carelessness or panicking. “January and semi-truck accidents are as common as the flu in winter thanks to poor road conditions and what an… Read more »
Category: Safety Tips
Five Principles of Safe Driving
Make the roads a safe place by employing the same methods we use with our drivers. The Smith System states that following these five rules can dramatically reduce the risk of major accidents on highways and roads. 1. Aim High The first rule for this method is “Aim high in steering”. Staying alert of the… Read more »
Meditation Can Help Drivers – What do you think?
A while back, Truckers News posted an interview with a “meditation expert,” Elizabeth Harper. In it, she explains that meditation can help with the emotional health of truck drivers, offering 3 simple steps: “Step One: Meditate in the morning, sitting upright in a comfortable position. Step Two: Close your eyes. This will help you journey… Read more »
Summer Driving Safety – Staying Hydrated
Truck drivers need to keep the main hazards of summer in mind as they go about their routes. Dehydration does not only affect runners and bikers and it doesn’t matter how well the AC works in your truck – if you do not stay hydrated you run the risk of injuring yourself and other motorists…. Read more »