The solo over-the-road owner operator truck driver doesn’t benefit from the company of daily coworkers. This lack of social support can lead to depression, especially during periods of stressful driving. In addition to staying in touch with your family and friends, there are things you can do everyday to improve your feelings of well-being. Here are five of them: Stop the Negative Self Talk Everyone […]
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Commercial Truck Insurance South Carolina: 4 Driving Tips for Congested Summer Traffic
Summer is a tough time of the year for commercial truck drivers. Vacationing people, motorcycles, and a new crop of teen drivers, add their numbers to the normal year-round commute traffic. This produces more congestion, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and just plain bad driving. The weather is often less than ideal. Extreme heat and violent summer storms can test the skills of even the most experienced […]
How Can You Find The Right Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Policy In South Carolina?
Finding a great deal on commercial or owner operator truck insurance in South Carolina is not just about finding a company that has the lowest rates. Finding a great deal is about getting the best overall coverage that will fit the needs of your company. In order for you to find the best deal, you have to understand the coverages and options that are made […]
Owner-Operator Insurance: Advice for Truckers who Carry
Staying safe while on the road is challenging for truckers, which is why a growing number of professional drivers now carry firearms. Driving with a firearm in your truck involves more than just obtaining a permit in your home state-here are some things you should know before traveling with weapons. Reciprocal Carry The first step you should take is to determine which states recognize your […]
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 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 […]
How UV Radiation Affects Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers
As a commercial or owner operator truck driver you might think that your sun exposure is limited to the time spent outside your rig. However, most of your exposure to damaging ultraviolet (UV) light occurs while inside your truck. While it is true that the windshield blocks virtually all UV radiation, the same can’t be said about your side window. There’s a reason why the […]
Commercial Truck Insurance South Carolina: How to Avoid Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are making a comeback, possibly because of increased resistance to insecticides, and from international travelers. They can infest the cleanest of motels or hotels. Even some of the most expensive places have had them. They are 3/16 – 1/4 inch long (apple seed sized) with a brown, flattened, oval-shaped body. They feed off human blood, but unlike lice, do not reside on your person after […]
Winter Health Tips for the Owner Operator Truck Driver in South Carolina
Winter is called the cold and flu season. There is much debate about whether cold weather makes you more susceptible to catching colds or getting the flu. However, people spend more time indoors in close quarters, where fresh air from the outdoors is sealed out. This allows airborne germs to spread more easily. There is evidence that cold weather does suppress the immune system, and that […]