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...
by K. Avey | Oct 29, 2023 | Safety
The Best Swaps To Eat Healthy Meals Some things are just favorites, and they are hard to walk past. This is a list of my favorite healthier swaps, they can be ordered in bulk on Amazon, Thrive Market, or directly from the company and kept in the truck, better for your...
by K. Avey | Oct 29, 2023 | Safety
Rollovers • Tractor-trailers are harder to handle, they have a high center of gravity, frequently have unstable loads, and require longer braking distances. • Rollovers are the most severe and deadliest crashes that occur. Never exceed the posted speed limit for...
