As a professional truck driver, driving safely in the summer requires adopting a few good habits. The roads are heavily traveled during this time, and the heat can do a number on you and your vehicle. Local agencies and trucking companies near you would agree that the following can help protect you:
Highway hypnosis can have a range of effects, from forgetting how you got to your destination to missing exits, to reducing driving safety. It does not get the same attention as driving while tired or sleep deprived, which also affects many Truck Drivers.
This year’s snow fall (thus far, at least) has been ridiculous.
Last week a few Professional Drivers in our fleet mentioned that, among some other movies, Convoy was a major inspiration for becoming a Professional Truck Driver. Admittedly, we were intrigued and wanted to rewatch the movie to find out how this movie could inspire others to become Professional Truck Drivers.
Safety is more than just being a safe Professional Driver though.