by K. Avey | Jan 4, 2024 | Safety
Remember your pre-trip! Keep tires properly inflated. Check air pressure often and perform checks when tires are cold. Your tires should be at 95 PSI on the steer tires and 100 PSI on the drive tires. Wipers and washer fluid Modern wipers typically last 6-12 months....
by K. Avey | Jan 4, 2024 | Safety
Wyoming High Winds, and what you should know! In an effort to reduce blowovers, fatalities, and road closures, vehicles are now restricted based on actual weight in times of high wind. Signage will list specific weight restrictions and closures, and a second scrolling...
by K. Avey | Jan 4, 2024 | Safety
Adverse Weather: Snow/Slush Driving safely in snow/slush is boosted by: • Maintaining a safe following distance (at least four seconds) • Lowering speed to match road conditions • Watching for black ice • Accelerating and braking slowly • Avoiding sudden moves •...
by K. Avey | Nov 16, 2023 | Safety
A truck traveling 65 mph in ideal weather takes 525 feet to react, brake, and stop. In ideal weather: Maintain a 4-second following distance. In less-than-ideal weather: Add 1 second for each weather variable (rain, snow, ice). If a vehicle cuts you off: Stay calm;...
by K. Avey | Nov 6, 2023 | Safety
There are several exercises that truck drivers can do to stay active and healthy while on the road. Here are some exercises that can be done in or around the truck: Jogging in Place: Jogging in place is a good, easy way to get that heart rate up quickly without...
by K. Avey | Nov 6, 2023 | Safety
Driving in the Fog: • Slow down; allow extra time to reach the destination • Use low beams and fog lights, if applicable • Never use high beams, which cause glare • Engage 4-way flashers when visibility is near-zero • Increase following distance to account for sudden...
