When cargo is damaged while in transit, the truck driver, the carrier he works for, and the customer lose. This is why the commercial or owner operator truck driver must take measures to ensure the load is in good condition when delivered. As providers of commercial or owner operator truck insurance in Iowa, we want to share these three suggestions on avoiding in-transit cargo damage: […]
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Iowa Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Explains How to Boost Your Energy
Age and workload contribute to that worn-out feeling many commercial or owner operator truck drivers have near the end of the day. But there could be another reason for this sluggishness, or at least another contributing factor: your body isn’t “running” at its peak efficiency. You already know that your truck engine needs proper maintenance for optimal performance. The same is true of your body, […]
Blind Spot Detection Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
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 […]
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 Tornado Myths Best Ignored by Owners or Commercial Truckers
Most tornado’s strike from March through June and occur in the late afternoon. However, they’ve been known to occur during every month of the year and during any hour of the day, including night. This means the commercial or owner operator truck driver shouldn’t let his guard down in the mornings, evenings, or later in the summer. If a big thunderstorm can hit, so can […]
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 […]