David Franklin spent more than a decade behind the wheel as a professional truck driver before transitioning into a safety manager role at ATS. Drawing from firsthand over-the-road experience, he works directly with drivers to navigate DOT compliance, improve safety practices, and build long-term success in specialized freight transportation.
By:
David Franklin
December 2nd, 2022
Are you looking for a way to limit collisions on the road? Collision avoidance systems may be a great way to do it. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), collision mitigation systems can prevent as many as two in five crashes,
Dry Van Driver | Equipment | Compliance
By:
David Franklin
October 4th, 2022
Proper weight distribution on a van trailer or reefer means balancing the load so the steer, drive, and trailer axle groups remain within legal weight limits. Drivers can reduce the risk of overweight citations by knowing their equipment weight, planning for freight and fuel, weighing the loaded truck, and adjusting the fifth wheel or trailer tandems when necessary.
By:
David Franklin
July 19th, 2022
Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections — do they intimidate you? Do they send you into a panic? It can be nerve-wracking going through a DOT inspection, especially if you haven’t gone through many or you’re new to driving.