Safety Tips for Truckers
New truck drivers can use all the tips and tricks they can get. That first year on the road is the most dangerous, as many trucking accidents are due to simple inexperience. So, here are a few safety tips to keep you beginning truck drivers running smooth:
- The higher vantage point of a truck allows truck drivers to keep an eye out for aggressive drivers on the road and avoid them.
- Maintain a respectable distance from vehicles in front of you, larger trucks need more time to stop. Keep an eye out for vehicles which may pull in front of trucks then suddenly slow down or break.
- Before heading out on the road pre-inspect the vehicles: breaks, windshield wipers, horn, mirrors, tires, reflectors, oil levels, fuel levels, and that cargo is secured. If any problems are noticed, they should be reported to dispatch and handled before getting on the road.