An 80,000 pound semi truck can cause a lot of injury and damage in an accident. Although truck driver injuries and fatalities do happen, the greatest harm occurs to the occupants of smaller vehicles. This is why truck drivers are held to a higher standard than ordinary motorists. However, even the most professional of truck drivers are at risk of getting into an accident. You […]
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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 […]
Seven Winter Driving Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Winter is a difficult time of the year for the commercial or owner operator truck driver. No matter how much experience you have, driving in intense snow storms is never easy. You have poor traction, poor visibility, and the traffic around you can be unpredictable. Getting through the season without incident will require focused and smart driving. Here are seven winter driving tips to help […]
Why the First Snowfall Is the Most Dangerous for Commercial or Owner Operator Trucking
People often associate dangerous winter driving with major storms and heavy snowfall. However, most big storms occur well into the winter season when roads and highways are well treated with salt and sand and maintained by snowplows. By this time, motorists have adjusted their driving habits to compensate for the reduced traction of snow-covered roads. They drive more slowly with increased following distances and avoid […]
How Will 3D Printing Affect Commercial or Owner Operator Truckers?
For the commercial or owner operator truck driver, technology can make life easier or harder. GPS and cell phones when used safely, have made life easier for truck drivers. However, other types of technology, often referred to as “disruptive,” cause revolutionary changes that can spell the end to the way things are traditionally done. With 3D printing, it’s not completely clear how it will impact […]
When Is the Posted Speed Limit Too Fast for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck?
Many car drivers find out the hard way that the posted speed limit is meant for optimum road surface and driving conditions. The same is true for commercial or owner operator truck drivers except that there are many more circumstances for them to watch for. Driving too fast for the road conditions or in situations that are adverse to trucks can lead to an accident. […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Provider Discusses Runaway Truck Ramps
Losing your ability to control your speed while descending a steep mountain road isn’t on any trucker’s wish list. However, if you ever found yourself in that situation, a well placed runaway truck ramp would likely be at the top of your list. These lifesavers are designed to bring the runaway truck or other motor vehicle to a safe stop. Although the need for the […]
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 […]