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Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Inadequate Evasive Action

According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 14 percent of large-truck crashes occurred when CMV drivers failed to execute an evasive action. At Truck Writers, we realize that roughly

2017 International Roadcheck: The Results

The results are in for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) 2017 International Roadcheck. The 30th annual roadcheck took place June 6-8, 2017. 2017 International Roadcheck Results During the 72-hour

Accidents Happen: How to Prepare Your Drivers

Your drivers are well-trained professionals, but what about everyone else on the road? This post focuses on why it’s important to provide your drivers with the necessary tools in the

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Unfamiliar Roadways

According to the Large Truck Crash Causation Study, 22 percent of large-truck crashes occurred when CMV drivers were on unfamiliar roadways. Truck Writers recognizes that roughly 80 percent of crashes

Brake Safety Day 2017: How to Pass Inspection

Brake Safety Day lands on September 7th this year. The previously week-long campaign was condensed by the CVSA in 2017. The Sept. 7th blitz will be a follow-up to the

5 Safety Documents Every Trucking Company Needs

A safe trucking business is a profitable trucking business. For any trucking operation, it is important to provide employees with materials that enhance your business’ safety culture. Not only will

5 Tips to Keep Your Truck Cool in the Summer

It’s a 90 degree day in the middle of summer. You approach the rig you left parked in direct sunlight, and now you’re paying the consequences. Hot air, hot steering

Trucking Safety Tip of the Month: Following Distance

Truck Writers’ 2017 blog series is aimed at providing truckers with the information needed to increase safety awareness. While we recognize that roughly 80 percent of crashes involving a truck

How to Avoid a Buyer Scam in the Trucking Industry

For those operating under their own authority, purchasing trucking equipment is arguably one of the most frustrating and exciting aspects of being a driver. While buying new is oftentimes preferable,

How to Avoid a Buyer Scam in the Trucking Industry

For those operating under their own authority, purchasing trucking equipment is arguably one of the most frustrating and exciting aspects of being a driver. While buying new is oftentimes preferable,

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