Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
Blind Spot Safety for the Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Driver in Georgia
For the commercial or owner operator trucker to be a safe driver, he must know the traffic situation around his vehicle at all times. This is a challenging task for the novice driver because of the large blind spots around the truck and trailer. He cannot rely on motorists to avoid these areas because they are generally unaware of the blind spots of any vehicle […]
Tire Maintenance Tips for the Commercial Truck Driver in South Carolina
Want to prevent accidents, improve fuel mileage, reduce downtime, reduce tire blowout risk, and maximize tire life? Create a tire inspection and maintenance program and stick to it. Cutting corners by doing bare bones maintenance is an expensive practice and is dangerous to the commercial truck driver. The tire debris that you see on the highway is the result of this bare bones approach. Behind […]
Work Zone Safety Information for the Commercial or Owner Operator Trucker in Florida
Work zones are necessary for the maintenance of our nation’s highways. Because they disrupt traffic, the potential for accidents is great. Highway speeds abruptly slow to a crawl, traffic merges into fewer lanes, and barriers, construction equipment, and workers are seen on either side as you squeeze through one or two lanes that have no shoulders. With this seeming confusion going on, it’s no surprise […]