Dust storms are low-occurrence but high risk weather events. Their main danger to commercial or owner operator trucks is sudden visibility loss. Unlike fog, which has a fairly consistent visibility distance, the visibility in a dust storm can change from minute to minute. A quarter-mile visibility can suddenly drop to zero. When vehicles attempt to drive through dust by following the tail lights of the […]
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Prevent Cargo Theft and Florida Rig Insurance Claims with a Layered Defense Strategy
Compared to many crimes, cargo theft from a commercial truck can be very lucrative and involve less effort and risk of getting caught. That’s why cargo theft costs the U.S. billions of dollars annually. It has a devastating effect on the businesses that depend on timely shipments. Theft of a high-end cargo load for example, may cause lost sales and customers at the retail stores that depend on […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Tennessee Tips for Sightseeing on the Road
Many people become truck drivers with the hope of seeing the country. Those dreams are all too often shattered once a new driver learns that doing so is easier said than done. Just because you have deliveries to make doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy some sightseeing once in a while, it just means you need to be creative on how you go about doing […]
Four Motorist Driving Habits That Can Trigger a Commercial Truck Accident
The fully loaded commercial or owner operator truck is over 20 times heavier than the average car. This places a heavy burden on the truck driver to avoid accidents because of the massive destruction possible with such a vehicle. However, this enormous weight advantage doesn’t make the semi truck invulnerable to the road dangers posed by the average car. A rollover, going off the road, […]
New Technology That Detects Driver Fatigue Will Soon Benefit Commercial Drivers
Long-haul commercial or owner operator truck drivers average 2,000-3,000 miles per week. This kind of driving can produce fatigue, especially if stress or other circumstances prevent a driver from getting a good 7 or 8 hours of sleep every night. However, there’s a new technology in the works that detects driver fatigue. When a driver becomes drowsy, the technology sounds an alert or sends a video […]
Six Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Trucks on Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
In any two vehicle collision, the smallest vehicle sustains the most damage. The occupants also have a higher injury and fatality risk. This means that the motorcyclist always loses in collisions with other types of vehicles. In addition, their two wheels make them less stable on damaged or wet pavement. Their lack of a protective cage, seat belts, and airbags mean that they rarely survive […]
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 […]
Rig Insurance Florida: Signs Your Road Diet Is Giving You a Nutrient Deficiency
Weeks of eating truck stop food isn’t good for your health. In addition to excessive sugar, fats, and salt, the food can cause a nutrient deficiency. If you tend to favor a single dish repeatedly, or limit yourself to unhealthy side dishes such as fries or deserts, you may not get all your essential vitamins and minerals. This can also happen if you buy a […]
How Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers Can Avoid Bad Food
Because of their reliance on truck stop diners and restaurants for their meals, commercial or owner operator truckers have a better than average risk of food poisoning. However, you can reduce this risk and save money by eating more of your own truck prepared food. On the occasions that you want to splurge a little and eat out, here are five signs that the food […]
What the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver Should Know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is usually associated with people who spend too many hours on a computer keyboard. However, anyone can come down with this problem if they engage in prolonged activity involving repetitive motion of the fingers and wrist. For commercial or owner operator truck drivers, activities such as chaining and tarping along with the constant vibration of the steering wheel and shifter can […]