Tractor trailer drivers! When you come off the road and park on a snow covered lot, it is important to pack down the snow before setting your brakes; roll forward and back a few times. This does two things: it cools down your tires so they aren't as likely to melt the...
Road Safety
ATA Share the Road helpful safety tips for the Holidays
Always wear your seat-belt. (It's the law!) Never cut in front of a truck. (We can't slow down like a car!) Don't linger alongside of a truck. (You could be in a blind spot!) Never pass on the right; pass safely on the left (traffic could be stopped on the right for...
Smart Driver: See and Be Seen
Driving in clear conditions can be very stressful for any driver, but add in a wintry mix and it can be downright treacherous. Blowing snow, fog, ice buildup on the windshield, and overspray from passing vehicles are just a few hazards that can limit visibility and...
Samsung Creates see-through ‘Safety Truck’
Ever wonder what the next big step in safety may be? Last summer, Samsung has shown us what may be the future in preventing accidents caused by drivers attempting to overtake semis by attaching wireless cameras to the front of the truck and displaying the view on the...
Back Pain: Prevention and Treatment
With the amount of sitting involved in driving, it's no surprise that back pain can be a continual risk for truckers. Thankfully, there are many resources for finding exercises to both alleviate and prevent back pain, such as the Healthy Trucker, Trucker News, and...
Avoid overheating this summer!
When out on the road, it's just as important to take care of yourself as your truck. TruckersNews has helpful information to prevent heat stroke or exhaustion.
Smart Driver: Driver Health & Wellness
Professional drivers know that proper care and maintenance of their vehicle is needed to "keep the wheels turning," but the same can be said about one's physical and mental health. Without these, a driver puts their career and personal well-being at risk. To be...
Maintenance Keeps Our Roads Safe For Everyone!
Parrish Trucking knows that if your equipment is not working its best, neither are you. We use a dedicated, full-time maintenance and repair team to keep our trucks and trailers operating properly and efficiently. Good maintenance practices make the highway safer for...