Technology and Coaching: A Proven Combination to Change Driver Behavior
In today’s trucking environment, where high-dollar litigation has become the norm, driver managers are tasked with an ever-increasing burden to ensure drivers ...
10/30/19
Talent Metrics Every Motor Carrier Should Track
Motor carriers use the word talent to refer to employees, but this reference can include all employees or a select group (i.e., high performers), depending on who ...
10/22/19
Avoiding the Right Turn Squeeze
A right-turn squeeze crash can occur when a truck driver swings out into the left lane to make more room for a sharp, right-hand turn. In doing so, the truck ...
10/16/19
Tips for Flatbed Trailer Safety
Flatbed trailers pose a significant number of hazards to drivers, and those hazards can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Read the information below about ...
10/09/19
Fatigue, Slick Roads, Sun Glare Among Fall Road Hazards
The start of school is here, and so are the seasonal hazards that increase the risk of truck crashes. Dispatchers, driver managers, and safety personnel should be ...
10/02/19
Test Time: Top 10 Road Test Tips
Giving a road test to an applicant seeking employment can be one of the best ways to determine whether the individual will be a safe hire. When conducting a road ...
09/17/19
6 Key Emerging Technologies Improving Safety in the Workplace
Technology in the workplace focusing on improved worker safety is constantly developing. Employers need to take notice and be continuously educated on emerging ...
09/13/19
Fleet Management: Understanding Telematics
Actively monitored telematics programs and a distracted driving policy are key components of a successful fleet management program. They minimize the risks ...
09/12/19
The Essential 7 Driving Techniques
Truck drivers were asked to identify the driving skills they felt were most effective in preventing crashes. They agreed on the Essential 7 Driving Techniques. ...
09/10/19
Use Positive Spillover to Improve Safety Performance
Have you ever noticed how people are influenced by those around them? Think of a neighborhood where one homeowner works very hard to keep his/her yard perfectly ...
09/03/19