by K. Avey | Dec 19, 2024 | Safety
If you start the week with a positive attitude on Monday, it’ll be a lot easier to fight off negativity the rest of the week. The secret to happiness is to re-think your outlook on life and re-frame your perspective. By framing your world, you can actually persuade...
by K. Avey | Dec 19, 2024 | Safety
Remember our 40/40 Rule: What’s your weight? If wind gusts are at 40mph or more your combined weight should be at least 40k LBS. What do you weigh unloaded? Tractor w/set unloaded = 29,500 LBS Tractor with 53’ unloaded =30,000 LBS Tractor with a pup and a dolly =...
by K. Avey | Dec 19, 2024 | Safety
CMV Driving Tips – Following Too Closely Following too closely may be defined as, “situations in which one vehicle is following another vehicle so closely that even if the following driver is attentive to the actions of the vehicle ahead, he/she could not avoid...
by K. Avey | Dec 19, 2024 | Safety
Tractor parking, the yard, and truck stops can be dangerous places at any time of the year. When you throw winter weather into the mix, the risk can get even worse. Snow, ice, sleet, mud, and rain reduce traction. Increase visibility Keep vehicle windows clear and...
by K. Avey | Nov 7, 2024 | Safety
The first reason is simple. It is the law. As professional truck drivers, we are required to perform them. They aren’t fun, and standing in the blowing snow, scorching heat, or crawling under a trailer in a gravel/dirt lot in makes it downright unpleasant at...
by K. Avey | Nov 7, 2024 | Safety
Fixed object collisions – Examples Failing to notice – and hitting — an object in the road or on the side of the road. Unintentionally veering off the road on a foggy morning and colliding with a tree. Striking a traffic signal pole due to faulty brakes. Backing...
