If you’ve been a commercial or owner operator truck driver for any length of time, you’re likely aware of your rig’s blind spots and should know how to change lanes and make turns without endangering the traffic around you. While this is important, an awareness of the blind spots of others on the road is equally important. One rule that works most of the time […]
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How Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers Can Prevent Underride Accidents
Underride accidents involving a car going under the trailer of a semi truck are often fatal. The car’s windshield and pillar structures are too flimsy to resist the shearing forces that occur when they collide with the bottom edge of a semi’s trailer. Because of this, the survival prospects for the driver and passengers of the car are grim. Although underride guards are mandated for […]
Three Reasons Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers Have Night Vision Problems
The commercial or owner operator truck driver’s occupation can take its toll on night vision. Long hours on the road over the years expose the trucker to harsh lighting, a poor diet, and lack of exercise. On top of these are the inevitable effects of getting older. Over time, all of these factors diminish your ability to see at night. If you are starting to […]
Should You Invest in Aerodynamic Fairings for Your Commercial or Owner Operator Truck?
There’s no doubt that aerodynamics affect your fuel consumption. You can see the difference in fuel savings simply by slowing down, which reduces aerodynamic drag on your commercial or owner operator truck. Therefore, it only makes sense that streamlining your rig to reduce air drag should save on fuel costs. While there are many ways of reducing drag such as changing the shape of your […]
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 […]
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, […]
Breakdown Lane Safety Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Trucker
It’s often said that the best way to handle a commercial or owner operator truck breakdown is to never have any. Diligent maintenance and pre-trip inspections will help prevent breakdowns on the highway. However, this won’t completely eliminate the possibility. Breakdowns on an interstate or high-speed highway are dangerous. There are many distracted drivers on the road today. The longer your rig is pulled off […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Georgia: Four Truck Rollover Scenarios
Most sedans are designed for stability. Their low center of gravity means they can take corners at high speeds without fear of rolling over (although they may skid out of control). Semi-trucks however, are designed to carry freight. This makes them top-heavy and more prone to rollovers. Another complication is that a truck’s freight affects stability. A trailer loaded full of heavy freight is more […]
How Solar Technology Can Benefit the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Practical solar power has been around for decades. At first, the technology meant using oversized and rigid solar panels with modest power output levels. However, progress in solar technology has been unrelenting. Flexible and smaller panels now produce more power, providing energy to homes and allowing many people to live “off the grid.” This progress has even generated concern from traditional power companies that fear […]
A Provider of Commercial or Owner-Operator Truck Insurance in Georgia Provides Tips for Getting a Better Night's Sleep
As an over-the-road truck driver, moving between time zones and fluctuating schedules can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. More professional drivers than ever are also suffering from sleep apnea, leaving them prone to falling asleep at the wheel. Getting a good night’s rest is especially important for truckers, who can be at an increased risk of an accident or suffer health problems due to a lack […]