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.

Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announces several blitzes. A blitz is a concentrated effort by the CVSA to ensure trucks and drivers are safe on the road. Each blitz has a different focus.

In this down market we’re in, have you been encouraged to run more miles to earn more? While running more miles and working harder than you have before is unfortunately what’s required to continue to make a good profit in 2024 and beyond, it doesn’t mean you need to run so many miles you’re cutting corners to do so.

As winter approaches, many people start to hunker down. They stay in more, cozying up on the couch with their families, a cup of hot cocoa and a good movie. They might head to the backyard to build a snowman, but they sure aren’t planning any long road trips across the country.

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? Maintaining a safe following distance — eight seconds as recommended by the Department of Transportation (DOT) — is key to helping avoid these damaging accidents.

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.