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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month – According to the CDC in 2016, 3,450 people were killed in crashes involving distracted drivers. In 2015, 391,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. Often distracted driving is centered around cell phone use but can include various other activities such as: eating, talking, […]

According to the North American Transportation Management Institute, the foundation of accident prevention is Defensive Driving.  So, what does driving defensively mean?  FMCSA describes defensive driving as: a way of operating your vehicle to avoid accidents due to the actions of others. To drive defensively you should: keep your distance, maintain a safe speed and stay alert. […]

This month’s Safety Segment is on Managing High Winds. High winds and wind gusts can be extremely dangerous. Being aware of how the wind is affecting the trailer is important, as it can be the first indicator for when it’s time to get off the road.

Annually Jack-knife and Roll-over accidents make up 2.1% of 9.1 million accidents, but nearly 30% of them are fatal. Jack-knife accidents occur when the cab of the truck contacts the trailer.  These incidents are terribly dangerous. All control is lost and the event can encroach on multiple lanes of traffic. Roll-over accidents occur when the vehicle […]