As the name suggests, a wheel-off occurs when a wheel and its tire come off the tractor or trailer of your commercial or owner operator truck. Wheel-offs are very dangerous because these out of control 200 pound wheels, rolling at highway speeds, can hit cars or pedestrians. Sometimes these wheels bounce over highway dividers and into the opposite lane. In this case, the combined speed of impact can […]
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Four Mirror Safety Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Second in importance to seeing what’s going on ahead of you is knowing the traffic situation beside your commercial or owner operator truck. Mirrors are vital when making lane changes, turning, and backing up. They prevent you from hitting curbs, road signs, and even cars when making turns. They also allow you to safely change lanes on multilane highways. As a provider of commercial or […]
How to Prevent Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Rollaway Accidents
An 80,000 pound commercial or owner operator truck can cause a lot of harm when it rolls away untended. Such accidents have demolished the sides of buildings, killed bystanders, and caused traffic accidents when rigs roll into busy highways. The potential for harm is even greater for trucks hauling hazardous materials. Although mechanical problems may cause rollaways, they’re mostly caused by human error. Distraction, forgetfulness, […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina: Tips for Surviving a Thunderstorm
It’s bound to happen sooner or later-that unexpected thunderstorm that temporarily forces you off the road. When that happens, be sure to follow these safety tips to ensure you make it through the storm unharmed. It’s always important to monitor the weather through your CB or NOAA weather radio. If you become aware of an approaching thunderstorm, pull off at a rest area or truck stop if […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver in North Carolina: 4 Early Warning Signs of Diabetes
The trucking way of life demands long hours on the road and exposes the commercial or owner operator truck driver to the high-fat/low-fiber food common to many trucking diners. This lifestyle makes it all too easy to eat unhealthy food, get no exercise, and gain excess weight around the waist. Years of living this way can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes. Before […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina: Small Things That Have Big Consequences
The successful commercial or owner operator truck driver must stay on top of a lot of things. However, sometimes it’s the small things that escape your attention that cause the biggest problems. Many drivers take them for granted and may not include them on their pre trip inspection list. Here are three of them: Your Windshield Your windshield protects you from blowing dust, bugs, pebbles, […]
Three Types of Distracted Driving That Endanger Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers
Driving commercial or owner operator trucks require greater focus and skill than passenger cars. Their longer braking distances require the driver to see or anticipate trouble well in advance. Because big rigs are less nimble than cars, truck drivers can’t count on last second maneuvers to get out of trouble. They must remain focused on their driving at all times. However, this isn’t easy because […]
Four Spring Driving Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Spring is finally here and although winter is a tougher time to drive, don’t let the warm spring weather fool you. Spring has plenty of hazards of its own for the commercial or owner operator truck driver. Watch for these four hazards: Rain and Flooding Although April showers bring May flowers, they also bring flooded roads and slippery pavement. Be easy on your braking when the […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver: The Importance of a Neat and Accurate Log Book
An accurate and neat log book is important in more ways than one. Besides being a record of your trucking activities, it can either make your life as a commercial or owner operator truck driver easier or harder, and it can affect your career. Why? Because that book is used to judge your professionalism during a DOT inspection. If the pages are barely legible and […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver: Lowering Your High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is often referred to as the silent killer because it usually doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. You will simply go on with life as normal until the damage it does to your blood vessels and organs starts affecting your health. What kind of damage is this? Heart disease Heart failure Stroke Eye damage Kidney disease Brain damage Aneurysms The reason for this […]