The 2014 holiday season is upon us and as drivers travel to their destinations they are likely to encounter thousands of other vehicles on the road heading to visit friends, relatives or even shopping. With gas prices reaching new lows this year, the holiday travel season is shaping up to be one of the busiest […]
We are all familiar with the hazards of driving in the snow, sleet, rain and fog. However there is another condition equally as hazardous that may be surprising. Driving into the sun is also dangerous. Whether it is sunrise or sunset the beautiful the sun can cause dangerous situations. This is important to keep in […]
To be a safe driver, space and visibility are two of the most important items you need to pay attention to, especially as a professional driver operating equipment over 10,000 pounds. A professional driver must manage the space around their vehicle, traffic in CAARE September 2014
We are nearing that time of year when most truckers and companies try to avoid the open road like the plague. Although with preventative maintenance, a little planning and thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, one would have nothing to fear.
An all too often overlooked training opportunity in the trucking industry is dispatcher training. Most carriers understand the importance and benefit of an ongoing training program for drivers, but dispatchers are also an important part of your company’s over all safety performance and profitability. In the highly competitive market for quality, qualified drivers it is […]
Does your company have a positive safety culture? Do you talk to your employees about safety on a regular basis? Does your company hold regularly scheduled safety meetings? Would any of your employees be able to tell you when your company’s last safety meeting was or what was covered during the meeting? If you don’t […]
Near Misses What is a near miss? A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage – but had the potential to do so. Only a fortunate break in the chain of events prevented an injury, fatality or damage; in other words, a miss that was nonetheless very near. […]
New Training Available, Safe Winter Driving, and FMCSA Release Study Results
The start of a new year can typically bring with it a host of new highway safety and traffic laws added to the books. Be aware of the changes in your state and the impact it could make on how you driver. Most laws go into effect January 1, unless otherwise noted.
