On a steep grade on North Carolina’s heavily-wooded Pookatella Pike, a driver was surprised by a six point buck that ran into the highway in front of his rig. The driver slammed on his brakes and steered hard partially off of the highway, striking a guard rail; and destroying his right front fender. The driver…
Driving is a divided attention activity; you are watching dials, the road ahead and to the sides; you may be reacting to an incoming phone call; you may be digging around to locate your sun glasses; you may be distracted by kids at play on an adjoining playground; you may be reaching for your water…
The customer vehicle you drive MAY have a sign on the rear that reads, “How’s My Driving? Call 1-800-…” Remember that you look like an employee of the vehicle owner when you transport a vehicle with that company’s logo and identification on its sides. Public image is VERY IMPORTANT to our customers. They WILL get…
Driving at night means you do not have to cope with busy, congested highways, but the trade off brings a whole new set of issues: reduced visibility, impaired drivers, and the effects of fatigue. Road hazards are even more hazardous at night – especially if you lack familiarity with the route and its road construction…
As your speed increases, so will the speed of traffic in general. This is an issue as the number of vehicles on U S highways has increased, as have the number of miles each drives. As speed goes up, so do the number of hazards and how fast they are coming at you. Bottom line:…
A driver if disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle if he is convicted of two or more of the following serious traffic violations: * Excessive speeding: more than 15 mph over the posted limit * Reckless driving * Improper or erratic lane changes * Following the vehicle ahead too closely * Violating a state or…
Possibly you felt guilty about the high price you paid for your smart phone; did you know that it can save you up to $1,000 each time you are dispatched to pick-up a vehicle that is not perfect? Here’s an illustration: the truck you have been dispatched to deliver is a tractor which has clearly…
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has just completed results of a driver health survey that will take your breath away. 70% of commercial truck drivers are obese, compared to 31% for all other workers. 51% of commercial truck drivers are cigarette smokers, compared to 31% of other workers. 14% of commercial truck…