We all know Santa doesn't deliver your gifts — a trucker does. Therefore, holidays are one of the most difficult and busy seasons for freight carriers. Truck drivers have to deal with a huge amount of work, bumper-to-bumper traffic, difficult weather conditions, and in addition the stress due to being alone on Christmas. The following…
Pulsating brake lights reduce the risk of an accident According to Groendyke Transport Inc. data, trailers equipped with the pulsating lamp are 33.7% fewer likely to have rear-ended collisions accidents. Finally, FMCSA has granted a request for such impulse stoplights. About this news, as well as the new Auxiliary Strobe and Stop Lam developed by Grote,…
Every truck driver has a list of essentials to bring on the road. There is an emergency kit, extra clothes, food, water, shower kit, GPS, map, etc. But winter brings with it new challenges, so in addition to these usual things, you will need something else to feel comfortable and safe. We've prepared the top…
Protect yourself: don't avoid the pre-trip and install smoke detectors A lot of accidents and accidents can be avoided by following simple tips and rules. In this post, you can see how much damage a runaway tire can do. This is why a pre-trip inspection is important. And why you definitely need a smoke detector, you can…
Loneliness is one of the cons of working as a trucker. So if you feel that such lonely days can be too stressful for you, maybe a trucking job is not what you need. Or at least you should think about local or regional trucking, not OTR. Of course, you will meet some people during your…
How will the Biden administration impact the trucking industry? There are a lot of issues in the trucking industry, like infrastructure, the lack of truck parking spaces, HOS, etc. But what exactly will change Biden and the new Congress? In the new Overdrive Radio podcast, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association President Todd Spencer and Executive Vice President Lewie…
Winter is the most challenging season for truck drivers. Icy roads, low temperatures, blizzard, and other extreme weather conditions can be extremely dangerous. We've put together a few tips to make your winter travels a little easier. Inspect your truck beforehand You should do a pre-trip inspection of your truck before every journey, but this is especially important in…
