Trailer sway can be very dangerous. It happens when the trailer starts swaying from side to side. When that happens, the driver can easily lose control of their trailer and the truck. At that point, they may end up in the guard rail, though if others are on the road, this could cause quite an accident. In order to stay as safe as possible as […]
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Tips to Be a Better Commercial Truck Driver
Being a commercial truck driver isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be downright challenging. You just have to be careful and safe, so that you can make it from one location to another (and then home). Here are some tips to be a better commercial truck driver. Always, always, always inspect your truck before you leave. Though you may remember to check that all of […]
Tips to Take Better Care of Your Commercial Trailer
Though many people believe that the truck is the most important part of a commercial rig, the truth is that the trailer is equally as important. Truck drivers need to take care of their trailer if they want to continue down the road. Here are some tips to take better care of your trailer. The following trailer maintenance tips can help ensure your trailers are […]
Tips to Take Better Care of Your Commercial Truck
If you want your commercial truck to last, it is important to take good care of it. While most truck drivers do remember to do some maintenance, most could do a better job of taking good care of their big rig. Here are some tips to take better care of your commercial truck. Always check your tires (before every trip). Whether you are driving across town […]
Commercial Truck Driving Tips for Newbies From Old Truckers
Many commercial truck drivers have been doing it for years. Their years of experience can become invaluable for newer truckers. Inexperienced drivers need to listen to any advice that they can get. It will only make them better drivers! Here is some advice for newer drivers from those who have spent years crossing the country in their big rigs. Don’t swerve fast, just to miss […]
Tips to Drive Safely As a Commercial Truck Driver
No matter how good of a driver you are, accidents do happen. Unfortunately, these often occur due to the negligence of other drivers. That being said, you need to drive as safely as possible, in order to get your load from one place to another (and then to get home). Here are some tips to drive safely as a truck driver. Drive according to road […]
Protect Your SC Business With Commercial Truck Insurance
It does not matter how experienced one is in a particular industry or business in South Carolina, no one will be able to predict what is going to happen in the future. The commercial trucking industry can be very complex and fast-paced. The goods customers are enjoying today are not the same products that customers enjoyed 5 years ago. Since times are different, should this […]
Commercial Truck Insurance For Your Flatbed Truck in South Carolina
The South Carolina roads can be quite a dangerous place on a daily basis, but they can be incredibly dangerous when it is your workplace. It does not matter if you have one truck or if you are responsible for managing a fleet of trucks, it is important to ensure all of your trucks are properly protected by the right type of commercial truck insurance […]
Commercial Truck Insurance: Do You Have A Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Does your Georgia business depend on a fleet of commercial trucks? Unfortunately, breakdowns are a reality for many businesses, and it is something you may have already dealt with multiple times this year. Commercial truck breakdowns can become very costly. When a breakdown occurs, you will not only have to worry about paying for the repairs, maintenance, or replacement of parts, but you will also […]
Attn CDL Drivers: FMCSA Publishes FINAL HOS Rules
Whether your game is short-haul, OTR, livestock or hazmat tanker, you need to understand the new hours of service regulations. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the final Hours of Service (HOS) Rules in March 2020. If you’d like to read the final official document, you can find it here. These rule changes affect all CDL drivers in the US. You must know them. […]