Category: Safety

Truck Driver Sleep

Are Your Drivers Getting Enough Sleep?

Driving while fatigued remains a significant concern on American roads, with about half of adult drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel while feeling drowsy. Shockingly, 20% acknowledge falling asleep while driving within the past year, contributing to over 100,000 police-reported crashes involving drowsy driving annually. These incidents lead to more than 1,500 fatalities and […]

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How to Get Trucks Ready for Winter

Ensuring your truck is winter-ready goes beyond precaution; it’s about guaranteeing safety and efficiency during the cold season. As temperatures drop, equipment failure risks rise, making thorough preparation essential. Let’s explore vital steps to prepare your trucks for the impending winter weather.   1. Air System Maintenance Moisture within the air system poses a significant […]

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What You Need to Know About Cybersecurity in Trucking

Trucking used to be known for the open road and long drives spent with little contact with the outside world. Today, however, modern trucks are equipped with all kinds of digital gadgets that handle everything from monitoring a truck’s diagnostics to updating routing information in real-time. To add to this, truckers have access not only [...]
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Tips for Properly Securing Your Load

According to Trailer/Body Builders, failure to properly secure cargo is the fourth leading commercial vehicle violation that leads to trucks being placed in Out-of-Service (OOS). Unsecured cargo can be damaged during transit, damage the trailer it’s in, and even fall off and damage surrounding vehicles. These tips will help you secure your load, reducing damage, [...]
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