by K. Avey | Feb 17, 2024 | Safety
Statistics: About 20% of motor vehicle crash deaths result from a vehicle leaving the roadway and hitting a fixed object alongside the road. Trees, utility poles, and traffic barriers are the most common objects struck. About 12,600 people died in fixed- or...
by K. Avey | Feb 9, 2024 | Safety
With the current parking shortage and bad weather, it makes it difficult for truck drivers to find a safe place to park and sleep. We would prefer drivers to pull over into a truck stop, or rest area on the highway. Unfortunately, most rest areas or truck stops...
by K. Avey | Feb 8, 2024 | Safety
Definition Distracted driving is anything that draws a driver’s attention and takes his/her eyes away from the road. Examples inside the vehicle include: Dialing a cell phone Texting Using apps Taking photos/videos Using/reaching for/moving an object Adjusting a radio...
by K. Avey | Feb 6, 2024 | Safety
It’s going to be a very cold week! We have started to put in your trucks anti-gel. Each tank takes half of a bottle! For those who don’t have them yet, we are working on getting them to you. JJ and Don will put a couple of bottles next to the tires of your personal...
by K. Avey | Jan 5, 2024 | Safety
The FMCSA and state authorities determine driver and motor carrier compliance with regulations primarily through roadside inspections. Several events can lead to a roadside inspection, including: Observable defects Speeding / Reckless driving Random inspection...
