Commercial Truck Insurance Blog
How Commercial Truck Drivers in South Carolina Can Avoid Back Injuries
Commercial truck drivers in South Carolina spend long hours of sitting followed by heavy lifting. This combination is very hard on the lower back. Even if you aren’t expected to help load or unload your trailer, sitting behind the wheel all day is enough to cause back problems. Back pain can be a dull ache or a sharp pain and can restrict your range of motion. […]
The Federal Bridge Formula for Commercial or Owner Operator Heavy Haulers
The Federal Bridge Formula was enacted by Congress in 1975 to protect bridges from excessive wear caused by heavy vehicles. This formula is especially important for commercial or owner operator truck drivers in Tennessee and other states who carry heavy loads. The idea behind the formula is to ensure that a truck and its load are spread out over a long distance to avoid over stressing bridges. […]
Night Driving Tips for Commercial or Owner Operator Truck Drivers in South Carolina
Night driving has its benefits such as a less crowded road which means fewer traffic jams and better gas mileage. For most truck drivers however, its hazards outweigh the benefits. These hazards include poor lighting which restricts your vision, drunk and tired drivers sharing the road with you, and the fact that your body is wired to sleep at night. To help get you through […]