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Winter Driving Risk Assessment

Trucking is already in the top 10 of most dangerous jobs in the U.S. on a normal day.  However, when you add extreme weather to the task, the likelihood of disaster is increased exponentially.  The Army taught me how to analyze risks and I'd like to see more of it in our...

Weighing the Risk with Winter Driving

Trucking is already in the top 10 of most dangerous jobs in the U.S. on a normal day.  However, when you add extreme weather to the task, the likelihood of disaster is increased exponentially.  The Army taught me how to analyze risks and I'd like to see more of it in our in...

Consider telling your dispatcher "NO!"

Trucking is already in the top 10 of most dangerous jobs in the U.S. on a normal day.  However, when you add extreme weather to the task, the likelihood of disaster is increased exponentially.  The Army taught me how to analyze risks and I'd like to see more of it in our in...

Become a Pro

Become a Pro                     We are no longer accepting applications for the Team Run Smart Pro program. If you applied to Become a Pro we will contact you soon.  Thanks to all of the applicants! To qualify, applicants must be prepared to offer pr...

CVSA Safety Blitz starts tomorrow...Be Prepared

Tomorrow, the  Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will begin its 72 hour road check enforcement program working in conjunction with the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA). This 3 day Safety Blitz will be held June 4-6, 2013 throughout all parts of the...

Safety Smart with Proper Inspections

The early springtime morning hours bring the smell of bacon and burnt toast at many truck stops around the country.  While we sit in the driver’s seat with our morning coffee, we see and hear the closing of cab doors and starter motors after drivers return to their trucks to p...

Do I Ever Need the Christmas Spirit This Year!

Every driver’s day has its ordinary “driving down the road” challenges and having a good attitude can you stay positive and not overreact to difficult situations.  The right attitude will make a more professional, safety conscious driver. It can also help you earn more money ...

Driver's Vision as Viewed by the FMCSA

The development of regulations affecting commercial motor vehicles and the holders of a Commercial driver’s license has been assigned to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.  The FMCSA Regulations include windshields, windows and equipment that affect a driver’s v...

Ways to Stay Energized on the Road

Exhaustion can be dangerous, especially for truck drivers. Studies show a driver who is tired at the wheel is just as dangerous as a drunk driver. Exhaustion will slow your reaction time and decrease your overall awareness, two very important things you need to be safe whil...

Initialized

Initialized The other day a friend came up to me with a confused look on his face. It seems that OOIDA and the ATA agree on HOS. “What does this mean?” He asked.  Simple-The ATA and OOIDA don’t often find themselves in agreement, but in this case OOIDA and the ATA both...