Motorcycles have a visibility problem because they’re small and have a narrow profile. Because of this, defensive motorcyclists ride as though they’re invisible to other traffic. By contrast, tractor-trailer rigs are among the largest vehicles on the road. Some of their drivers assume that everyone sees them and drive accordingly. That is, they count on other traffic to brake for them. While not all commercial […]
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Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driving Tips That Reduce Rust
Winter can be a challenging time of the year for the commercial or owner operator truck driver. Ice and snow will demand yet more focus and careful driving to avoid being the cause or the victim of an accident. This is especially true if your driving brings you to the snow belt states. Although road treatments that use salt are effective and appreciated, they can cause […]
Winter Battery Care Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
When starting your commercial or owner operator truck, a chemical reaction in your battery produces the electrical current that turns your starter. However, all chemical reactions slow down in cold temperatures, including the one inside your battery. This decreases the available current to turn your motor and power your other electrical systems. This is why battery performance drops in cold weather. Charging your battery also […]
Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers on Reading the Intentions of Traffic
The one thing that commercial or owner operator truckers dread the most is getting into an accident. Given the weight and size of a semi-rig compared to the average car, an accident can be very serious if not catastrophic. To make matters worse, even the most careful truck drivers aren’t guaranteed that they won’t have an accident at some point in their careers. The reason […]
Texas Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Asks: Do You Drive on Autopilot?
Most car accidents occur within 25 miles of home. An important reason for this statistic is that motorists often drive on autopilot when on familiar roads. With enough practice, you can anticipate and automatically drive on most routes with little conscious thought. This autopilot mode is advantageous most of the time, because it frees the mind to do other things. Without this ability for example, […]
Why the First Snowfall Is the Most Dangerous for Commercial or Owner Operator Trucking
People often associate dangerous winter driving with major storms and heavy snowfall. However, most big storms occur well into the winter season when roads and highways are well treated with salt and sand and maintained by snowplows. By this time, motorists have adjusted their driving habits to compensate for the reduced traction of snow-covered roads. They drive more slowly with increased following distances and avoid […]
Smart Weight Loss Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Thanks to a slowing metabolism, the older commercial or owner operator truck driver can no longer eat like a teenager and expect to stay lean. Add to this the sedentary trucking lifestyle, and you have the perfect formula for weight gain. You should never become comfortable with excess weight because it leads to health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, […]
Safe Fall Driving Tips for the Owner Operator Truck Driver
Many owner operator truck drivers agree that winter is the toughest time of the year for driving, especially when your routes take you into higher elevations or farther north. However, don’t let your guard down just because it’s fall. Autumn hazards can cause accidents just as easily as winter hazards. Here are four dangers to watch for in the fall: Black Ice Black ice is a […]
Three Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driving Misconceptions about Distracted Driving
Commercial or owner operator truck driving safety begins with the driver’s beliefs about what safe driving is. Many of these beliefs are spot-on such as tailgating in near zero visibility conditions is dangerous. However, many commonly held beliefs about distracted driving are plain wrong and cause of many accidents. Here are three of them: I Can Multitask For some activities, this is true. For others, […]
Texas Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Discusses Aggressive Driving
Today, the phrase “aggressive driver” is confusing because it seems to refer to a wide variety of driving behaviors. This phrase lumps the person who drives over the speed limit while failing to use a turn signal into the same category as someone who commits vehicular homicide. Most drivers don’t have homicide in mind when they drive aggressively. They’re either feeling angry over the actions […]