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 […]
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Breakdown Lane Safety Tips for the Commercial or Owner Operator Trucker
It’s often said that the best way to handle a commercial or owner operator truck breakdown is to never have any. Diligent maintenance and pre-trip inspections will help prevent breakdowns on the highway. However, this won’t completely eliminate the possibility. Breakdowns on an interstate or high-speed highway are dangerous. There are many distracted drivers on the road today. The longer your rig is pulled off […]
Four Reasons Why Commercial Trucks Have Tire Blowouts
Tire blowouts occur without warning and cause many trucking accidents. They happen without warning only in the sense that the commercial or owner operator truck driver gets no physical warning while on the road. However, there are conditions that indicate a blowout could be in your future if nothing is done about them. Your Tires Are under Inflated One of the surest ways of causing a […]
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. […]
How Video Camera Systems Can Benefit Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Operations
Hiring drivers with a good driving history substantially reduces your fleet accident rate and crash costs. However, even the best drivers are vulnerable to reckless, negligent, and drunk motorists on the road. An interior video camera that monitors the road in front of a truck is a useful asset in litigation involving an accident caused by a motorist. About 75% of commercial or owner operator truck […]
Advice to Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers on Avoiding Traffic Jams
Traffic jams not only waste time and gas, they can take a lot out of you. However, there are a number of ways the commercial or owner operator truck driver can avoid traffic jams or at least keep their occurrence to a minimum. Some involve good old-fashioned planning while others make use of technology. Here are three suggestions: Plan Better Many traffic jams are predictable. […]
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, […]
Road Hazards That Endanger the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
One of the worst situations commercial or owner operator truck drivers can find themselves in is making desperate last second maneuvers to avoid an accident. A good strategy for avoiding this nightmare is increasing your following distance. Another is recognizing various traffic and road hazards in advance and adjusting your driving accordingly. While this skill develops naturally with experience, it’s best to learn through the […]
Advice to Commercial Truck Drivers: Be Careful about Passengers
Giving a friend or family member a ride when they need one seems like something any decent person would do. This is certainly true when you’re operating a passenger vehicle but it may cost you your job and perhaps your career as a commercial truck driver if you give an unauthorized person a ride in your truck. Why? Because it’s the law. Authorization in writing […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance Georgia: Four Truck Rollover Scenarios
Most sedans are designed for stability. Their low center of gravity means they can take corners at high speeds without fear of rolling over (although they may skid out of control). Semi-trucks however, are designed to carry freight. This makes them top-heavy and more prone to rollovers. Another complication is that a truck’s freight affects stability. A trailer loaded full of heavy freight is more […]