Ask the Safety Representative: What is the Difference Between an AOBRD and an ELD?
The short answer is that while they are quite similar, electronic logging devices (ELD) have enhanced functionality over automated onboard recording devices ...
08/29/19
It's That Time of Year Again! Quick Review of School Zone Safety
Yes, school is back in session and that means school zone safety. We have all heard it said, “The biggest worries in school zones are caused by the smallest ...
08/27/19
The Essential 7 Work Practices
Truck drivers, mechanics, and office workers were asked to identify the skills they felt were most effective in preventing workplace injuries. They agreed on the ...
08/21/19
Back to Basics
In the frenzied pace of motor carrier operations, it is easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose sight of fundamentals. For any business, three key ...
08/14/19
Preventing Lane Change Crashes
Lane change crashes can often be prevented if the truck driver recognizes the hazards that increase the risk of a crash and applies the right defensive driving ...
08/07/19
How to Avoid the Four Critical Crashes
Critical crashes typically result in severe losses and can be catastrophic for everyone involved. Preventing critical crashes requires drivers to recognize the ...
07/31/19
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