As Halloween quickly approaches, adults and children alike are gearing up for a night full of spooks, delicious treats, and tons of fun. For commercial drivers, this time of year means more potential hazards to watch out for. If you […]
Tag: Safety
Six Safety Tips for Driving in the Fog
Fog is perhaps one of the most dangerous weather conditions to drive in. Not only does the fog impair the driver’s ability to see potential road hazards, but it can form quickly, change in thickness, and create wet road conditions. […]
CB Radio Safety: October Giveaway
For October this year Truck Mart LLC will be focusing on CB Radio safety. Cabs these days are often filled to the brim with new technology such as cell phones, laptops, GPS units and much more. As a result, many […]
Four Autumn Safety Tips for Truckers
You know summer is just about over when the morning air begins to feel crisp and the kids are gearing up for another school year. Autumn brings with it a new set of challenges for truckers to overcome. Here are […]
Back-to-School Season Safety Tips for Drivers
As the dog days of summer quickly come to a close, school children everywhere are packing up their backpacks in preparation for the start of another academic year. Of course, this time of year brings new safety challenges for drivers […]
Staying Out of Harm’s Way: Avoiding Protesters
Protests continue across the country in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. During this time of civil unrest, commercial drivers everywhere are being cautioned against the potential dangers. In 1992, Reginald Denny, a driver caught in the midst […]
Brake Abuse: Why You Shouldn’t Slam Your Brakes
Slamming your brakes in a commercial truck can have devastating consequences. It is necessary for drivers to attempt to avoid situations that would give rise to the need to slam down on their brakes. Continue reading to hear what we […]
Celebrating the Fourth of July as a Trucker
Many people are getting excited as the Fourth of July quickly approaches. Visions of hot-dogs, corn hole tournaments, and sparklers dance in their heads. The holiday reminds us to be thankful for our freedoms and to bask in the beauty […]
Jason Rivenburg: The Impact of Jason’s Law
Jason Rivenburg’s Story: Jason Rivenburg was a proud truck driver and family man. In March of 2009, Jason went to work, unknowing that he would never return home. He arrived too early to a load delivery and was told that […]
Safety Concerns: How Truckers Can Protect Themselves
Whether you are a female or male trucker, it is important that you think about your safety at all times. One of the major downsides of trucking is the fact that your work will take you to all kinds of […]