LED lights are more energy-efficient, brighter, produce less heat, and last longer than other types of lighting. They also produce a white light that resembles sunlight but without the sun’s UV rays. Their drawback is their high up-front price. However, their reduced energy consumption and long life has saved a lot of money over the long term for businesses that use them in large buildings and […]
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Owner Operator Insurance Provider’s Advice on Choosing a Dog Travel Companion
What improves your mood, lowers your blood pressure, relieves stress, and makes you exercise more? As you’ve guessed from the title of this blog post, it’s a dog. However, not just any dog will do. He or she will be spending many hours riding with you within the confined space of your cab and sleeper. This requirement rules out many breeds. Fortunately, there are lots […]
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 Texas: Protecting Your Trailer from Forklift Damage
Forklifts are large, powerful, and heavy machines. Unlike pallet jacks, they are capable of causing serious damage to your trailer. They may even cause serious injury or death. Although forklift operation is the customer’s responsibility, your trailer must be capable of handling them, and you should watch the operation closely; ready to intervene when you see unsafe practices. If you’re a commercial or owner operator […]
South Carolina Rig Insurance Provider Discusses Heart Healthy Food
The trucker lifestyle isn’t conducive to good cardiovascular health. It’s both stressful and sedentary. But there is one important lifestyle aspect over which every commercial or owner operator truck driver has 100 percent control: your diet. Controlling your diet amounts to shopping for healthy food at grocery stores and preparing them with a slow cooker. A microwave is useful for food preparation as well. Foods […]
Tire Care Tips That Improve the Fuel Efficiency of Your Commercial or Owner Operator Truck
There are many ways to improve the fuel mileage of your commercial or owner operator truck. These include improved aerodynamics, high-tech cruise control, and even hybrid electric semi trucks. However, before investing in these advanced technologies, you should start with the basic things that make your rig energy inefficient. Poorly maintained tires for example, are one of the biggest energy wasters. The wasted fuel and […]
How Solar Technology Can Benefit the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver
Practical solar power has been around for decades. At first, the technology meant using oversized and rigid solar panels with modest power output levels. However, progress in solar technology has been unrelenting. Flexible and smaller panels now produce more power, providing energy to homes and allowing many people to live “off the grid.” This progress has even generated concern from traditional power companies that fear […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance in South Carolina: Driving Tips Inspired by a 40-Year Accident-Free Driver
While the focus is often upon what drivers are doing wrong, a South Carolina UPS driver has been recognized for over 40 years of accident-free driving. Whether you are driving a large truck, another company vehicle, or your own personal vehicle, there are many safe driving practices he implements that are helpful no matter the size of your vehicle. Avoid distractions. This includes not using your cell […]
Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Insurance North Carolina: Tips for Surviving a Thunderstorm
It’s bound to happen sooner or later-that unexpected thunderstorm that temporarily forces you off the road. When that happens, be sure to follow these safety tips to ensure you make it through the storm unharmed. It’s always important to monitor the weather through your CB or NOAA weather radio. If you become aware of an approaching thunderstorm, pull off at a rest area or truck stop if […]
Collision Avoidance Systems in Commercial or Owner Operator Trucks: The Pros and Cons
Collision avoidance systems have been available for a number of years as an option on new trucks. They use a radar and microprocessor that together scan the road ahead and determine whether a commercial or owner operator truck is closing in on traffic or other objects. The systems warn the truck driver with an audio (and visual) signal and will slow the truck down to […]