How to Avoid Hitting a Deer
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How to Avoid Hitting a Deer

October and November are the most active months. Here are 6 tips on how to avoid hitting deer from safety expert, Clay Merches.

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Quiz: How Prepared Are You for Brake Safety Week?
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Quiz: How Prepared Are You for Brake Safety Week?

Brake Safety Week is just around the corner - August 21 - 27, 2022. Take this 10-question quiz on brakes and brake systems to find out how prepared you are, and then read on for additional information about Brake Safety Week!

As a reminder, all brake adjustments should be performed only by a certified technician.

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What You Need to Know about Operation Safe Driver Week
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What You Need to Know about Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week is approaching - July 10-16, 2022. Let’s take a look at what this safety initiative is all about, why the focus on speeding is critical both to safety and to save you money, and how drivers and carriers can best prepare for it.

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14 Documents to Keep in Your Truck for DOT Compliance
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14 Documents to Keep in Your Truck for DOT Compliance

Managing paperwork is a serious responsibility for Owner-Operator. The first step is knowing what paperwork is required to always have on you while operating your commercial vehicle. Then, it’s about how to organize and store these documents. Here’s your guide to the docs you need for DOT.

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7 Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To Keep in Your Truck
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7 Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) To Keep in Your Truck

There is no standardization of requirements for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among shippers and receivers at their facilities. But, it’s important to be familiar with and prepared for any scenario in order to not only be compliant but to ensure utmost safety. We’ve got the necessary PPE to keep on hand at all times.

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What to Do if You’re in a Trucking Accident
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What to Do if You’re in a Trucking Accident

If you are involved in a trucking accident, the aftermath can be traumatic, chaotic, and confusing. What you do in the moments that follow is important, and pending the circumstances, there are certain recommended steps to take to best protect yourself and those around you. Download our checklist to keep with you in your truck in the event that you find yourself in this situation.

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Fuel Economy: Part 1 - The Driver Makes All the Difference
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Fuel Economy: Part 1 - The Driver Makes All the Difference

Fuel economy varies dramatically depending on factors such as your truck’s make and model, trailer’s weight, driving route, and more. Find out how you - as the driver - can most effectively bump up your fuel efficiency and help you save on costs.

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Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
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Winter Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

Winter demands a different set of driving skills to manage snow and ice covered roads. Here are 9 tips to prepare you for navigating a semi-truck through winter weather.

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Bridge Laws
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Bridge Laws

There is a reason height limit signs and weight limit signs exist. The USDOT has specific rules regarding bridges and vehicles crossing them. It’s the driver’s responsibility to know if the vehicle’s weight is within the bridge limits.

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Truck Axle Weight Distribution on a 53’ Trailer
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Truck Axle Weight Distribution on a 53’ Trailer

When you hear “Coop’s open” on the CB, do you know if your truck axle weight is properly distributed? Fines for overweight axles can cost you thousands of dollars. Here are the basics of truck axle weight distribution and the steps to adjusting axle weight.

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