Safety

Followthese tips provided bythe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the National Safety Council and the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to avoid being distracted while driving: Do [...]

Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection of brakes, lights, tires, and other equipment before and again periodically during thetrip. Park all personal problems at the curb when starting to drive. [...]

The following are sample guidelines that can be used to conduct a step-by-step pre-trip inspection of your commercial motor vehicle. Chock blocks should be utilized to prevent the truck from [...]

When driving in bright sunlight, glare can be a significant and sometimes deadly hazard. The following tips to help reduce or eliminate the dangers caused by glare from sunlight. Drive cautiously [...]

Be mindful of trains. It takes more than a mile fora train to stop. Due to the size of the train, it may appear to be further down the tracks and moving slower than it really is. WHAT TO DO WHEN [...]

Insurance, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Safety Council advise commercial vehicle drivers to keep the following points in mind when crossing an intersection of [...]

For your safety and the safety of other motorists and highway workers, Insurance Companies, and the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse and the Federal Highway Administration [...]

The following are some suggestions to help you properly manage driving at a safe speed. MANAGING A SAFE SPEED: Obey posted speed limits. A driver’s speed should never be faster than the [...]

Take care of yourself! The most important part of a moving commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is the driver! Get plenty of rest before getting behind the wheel. Remember, hours-of-service violations [...]