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Safety Comes First
Even experienced truckers can brush up on safe driving habits, which is one reason recurrent truck driver training is essential. Modern technology can assist, but nothing can replace your firsthand evaluation used by you every day with these:
Break Time
It is understandable that you want to get to Point B as quickly as possible, but you must also get there as safely as possible. Taking breaks is essential for avoiding one of the truckers’ most common causes of accident and injury—overexertion. This includes getting the rest you need, as well as taking the time to stretch sore and tired muscles after sitting for extended periods of time.
On Arrival
Whether pulling into a scale complex, rest stop, or delivery location, take the time to assess your surroundings. This is especially important if this is a new drop-off or pick-up location. Even if clearance looks good or the vendor has assured you that you have the room you need, a personal assessment is required. Ask about the onsite lifts and equipment to help reduce your risk of injury. Take your time when unloading!
Useful Tools
When it comes to traffic, weather, and directions, utilize your electronics for the most recent updates. It helps to use a trucker GPS, designed to help find routines suitable for large and heavy loads.
Finally, take your time.
Many accidents and injuries occur when drivers are running behind schedule. While your goal is to get back on schedule, it’s not worth the risk of an accident, injury, or collision. The result could end lives, and the financial cost of missed work, insurance premiums, and job security will never be recuperated. For anything health-related, go see your doctor first.
Stay in the Zone!
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