Road Safety

Winter Driving Tips

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...

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...

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...

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...