During the winter months, it is crucial to prepare for safety, comfort, and ease. Packing a winter weather driving kit will help achieve all of these things. Being prepared for snowy and icy conditions is necessary for trucking in the winter. These materials will assist drivers in potential emergency situations. Some of the products that should be included in your …
Thankful! Thankful for all our employees and customers. The year 2020 has had some challenges to say the least. As the world figured out how to deal with the COVID so did Norsemen and the customers that we work with. It has been many many years since truck drivers have been appreciated. If anything 2020 has reminded people around the …
Becoming distracted is much easier than most people realize. It happens whenever drivers take their eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or their minds off driving. Focusing on anything other than safe driving is a distraction and can easily lead to a crash. All it takes is a split second for a small distraction to result in huge …
Pre and post trip inspections help drivers operate safely, efficiently and legally. Knowing how to complete thorough checks can help prepare for success in roadside inspections also. Aside from conducting thorough inspections, you can help put your best foot forward during roadside inspections with a few other tips. Keep it clean – While not a part of an official inspection, …
When planning your trip: Map out two or three safe places for each rest or refueling stop Make a note of other safe locations to stop On the road: -Watch for vehicles following you -Vary your route -Check in with carrier regularly -Never share info about your load, route or schedule When stopped: -Park in a well-lit, high traffic location …
There has been much upheaval in the transportation industry this year so it’s easy to forget about the basics. When it comes to safety and security, sometimes the small stuff is the big stuff. Simple decisions that might feel inconsequential can sometimes make all the difference when it comes to getting home safely. It may seem like a small thing …
Every time a driver engages in distracted driving behaviors without a negative outcome, they are subconsciously encouraged to continue doing so. For example, a driver who decided to remove his/her jacket while continuing to drive may very well be aware that the decision will put him/her at risk. However, if done successfully the idea that the behavior was unsafe becomes …
Drivers in a hurry may be tempted to hop down from the cab to make a quicker exit, but doing so could be a big mistake. Depending on the height of the jump, the impact could cause spine and joint injuries. Ankles, knees and lower back must absorb the jump, contributing to musculoskeletal damage. According to experts, jumping just from …
Company Driver A company driver is paid with a W-9 which means taxes such as FICA, Federal and State are withheld from the gross pay. As a rule, company drivers are paid by the mile. Dispatchers would work closely with the driver and coordinate all loads. A company driver does not have to worry about issues like insurance, tolls, fuel …
Past studies show that one in every three school-aged pedestrians were struck by other vehicles (cars, light trucks, vans, large trucks, motorcycles). Our youngest students ages 5 to 7 account for one in every three pedestrian-related fatalities. Students between the ages of 8 to 13 accounted for another 1/3 of pedestrian-related fatalities. Factors that cause younger children to be at …
