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Michael Carlson

Michael Carlson is a Safety Manager at ATS with experience in hazmat hauling, railroad operations, and transportation safety compliance. He works closely with drivers and operations teams to support ATS's safety culture and compliance efforts.

By: Michael Carlson
May 22nd, 2024

Where are tornadoes most common? How to avoid driving into bad storms What to do if you encounter a tornado Things you shouldn’t do during a tornado Have you seen the scary footage of truckers driving through wind storms or tornadoes and having their entire tractor and trailer flip? It’s scary to see and definitely a situation you don’t want to get yourself in. It isn’t unheard of for a tractor-trailer to get picked up by an especially powerful tornado (check out this Dallas storm). You’ll likely do whatever you can to avoid that circumstance, but you don’t know what you don’t know.

By: Michael Carlson
August 29th, 2023

Did you know one of the biggest causes of rear-end collisions involving semi-trucks is due to close following distance? Did you know there’s a way that you can prevent this?

By: Michael Carlson
May 10th, 2023

As you know, you play a vital role in transporting goods and products across long distances. But with great responsibility comes great caution. One of the most crucial parts of your job is ensuring the safety of yourself and other road users. And that's where tire inspections come in.