Driving in slick conditions can be scary if you are not prepared and safe. Use the following tips to make sure you stay safe on the winter roads: • Make sure your hands are on 9 and 3 on the steering wheel. • Look in the direction you want to go and steer. • Turn...
If you are a large truck driver, you likely recognize the risks that come with your occupation. It is pivotal to focus on your safety, but even very experienced and careful truckers find themselves in accidents for a host of reasons. Moreover, there are many risk...
The risks of driving a truck in Nebraska include fatigue, distraction and inclement weather. Trucking logs aim to reduce driver risks by encouraging responsible behavior. When trucking companies require their drivers to submit the data on their trucking log, their...
Winter weather presents hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and environmental cold. Employers must prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, by controlling these hazards in workplaces impacted by winter weather.... Be SAFE!
This year has presented a plethora of additional safety measures for every industry. But the commercial trucking industry is at particular risk for things like road failure, poor weather conditions, and COVID-19. The tips for safety while out on the road never...
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Trucking regulations changed in 2020 due to the pandemic. Here is a look back at how 2020 changes for trucking. Be SAFE!
FMCSA Extends and Expands Emergency Declaration The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that the Emergency Declaration related to COVID-19 is extended until February 28, 2021. In addition to the requirements and applicability outlined...
Despite federal oversight of commercial trucking and guidelines covering a range of topics from trucker fatigue to driver logs to impaired operation and more, Nebraska continues to struggle when it comes to keeping people safe from semi-truck collisions. Records form...
If you were hit by a large truck, you likely have a variety of challenges to overcome, such as physical pain, financial problems and even emotional trauma. However, it is also important to think about the ways in which this accident could affect your loved ones....
