What is needed to be a cross-country driver? All drivers need a sufficient amount of truck insurance and to be able to manage boredom and fatigue. These two things go hand-in-hand, as those who are unable to stay awake behind the wheel could find they're filing a collision claim after being on the road only a [...]
Obtaining a commercial driver’s license is an easy way to boost your career choices. From school buses to coast-to-coast deliveries, you may find that many more opportunities open up before you once you have earned your CDL. Of course, along with purchasing truck insurance, there are also new driving regulations you should learn. An important [...]
One of the biggest risks of operating a big rig can be the long work hours. With strict deadlines, truckers may feel forced into sleep deprivation in order to get their load to its destination on time. A drowsy driver in control of an 18-wheeler could be deadly for anyone else on the road and [...]
It is vital that as a big rig driver, you adjust your driving for heavier loads. Failing to do so could lead to filing a claim with your truck insurance provider due to an accident. Here are a few facts the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration wants all truck drivers to know. Did you know [...]
According to a recent press release by Road Safe America, research undertaken by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) revealed that using speed limiters in trucks reduces the crash risk by 50%. That’s a very significant figure indeed. As a fleet owner, you might be wondering if could have a favorable impact on your [...]
