How to Protect Yourself from Fall-Related Injuries
Falling from an elevated position, such as the truck, a ladder, or even an open service pit, can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Read the information ...
07/24/19
Why You Should Make Road Tests Part of the Hiring Process
One of the most important responsibilities a motor carrier has is to hire qualified drivers. This critical task, if conducted haphazardly or not performed at all, ...
07/17/19
What You Need to Know When Uncoupling a Trailer
Working around the truck can be just as dangerous to a driver as getting involved in a crash. One daily task a driver performs is uncoupling the trailer. This ...
07/10/19
It's Time to Discuss Summer Driving Hazards
Summer is here, and a new set of driving hazards is sure to raise a driver’s stress level as fast as the temperature gets warmer. Operations personnel are likely ...
07/03/19
Prevent Cargo Theft Over the Holiday
Motor carriers should be mindful of the increased risk of theft as the holiday approaches. Fewer employees around the facility and warehouses and trailers ...
07/01/19
What Can You Do to Prevent Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is any activity (including fatigue and illness) that diverts your attention away from driving. Drivers must devote their full attention to ...
06/26/19
Ask the Safety Rep: How Can I Improve Driver Retention?
Great question! Unfortunately, there’s not a magic pill to resolve this issue, but motor carriers would be wise to consider retention solutions from the driver’s ...
06/12/19
Preventing Crashes from Outside the Truck
There is nothing worse for a motor carrier than receiving a call that one of its drivers has been involved in a crash. Everything stops as you react to the ...
06/05/19
Ask the HR Professional: How Can I Better Manage a Geographically Dispersed Workforce?
Great question! Engaging and managing a geographically dispersed workforce is a challenge most motor carriers struggle with, especially those trucking companies ...
05/22/19
Preventing Rear-end Crashes Today
Rear-end crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved. Preventing rear-end crashes requires drivers to recognize the ...
05/15/19