The National Safety Council and other organizations across the world continue to raise awareness of what it takes to stay safe in various aspects of life. National Safety Month is observed annually in June. The focus of National Safety Month focuses heavily on reducing accidents, injuries, and deaths at work, on the highways, and in our homes.
Seat Belt Safety
It has been almost four years since the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations revised the rule that holds drivers and motor carriers responsible for making sure that passengers wore seat belts. Passengers are required to use a seat belt whenever the commercial truck is being operated on a public road.
Federal rules have been in place for a long time in regard to the use of seat belts in commercial vehicles. Unfortunately, passengers in commercial trucks used their seat belts at a lower rate than commercial truck drivers.
Before the rule was revised, there was a rising number of deaths related to passengers being unrestrained in the cabs of commercial trucks. Many of the passengers who were killed due to not wearing a seat belt or the improper use of a seat belt were ejected from the commercial truck.
Truck Safety
While there are several common violations when it comes to commercial truck safety, a large portion of the violations is related to the truck itself. Many commercial truck drivers fail inspection because of a light violation.
One of the best ways to prevent lighting violations is to inspect lights before and after transport. If a lighting defect is discovered, this problem should be noted on the vehicle inspection report. Commercial truck drivers can also fail because of a defective brake.
It is important that drivers know what to look for and when to reach out for help when a brake problem is noticed. When you want to determine if there is a problem with a brake is to check the brake stroke. If the brake has an automatic adjuster, attempting to alter the brake will not remedy the problem.
Other common commercial truck violations also include problems with tires and driver log violations. While every commercial or owner operator truck driver will believe he or she is a safe driver, there is nothing wrong with seeking advice and assistance on how to avoid as many human errors as possible.
Although there are several distractions on the roads and technology that promises to keep us safe, you can be proactive and insure your commercial truck with the proper insurance. If you want to celebrate National Safety Month by taking steps to stay safe on the road and ensure you have the right insurance for your truck, feel free to contact J.E.B. Insurance Services, LLC. We provide commercial truck insurance in Florida, Georgia, Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Iowa, Nebraska & Illinois.
