When it comes to winter driving, there is no such thing as being over prepared. Winter brings about unpredictable weather that can challenge even the most experienced drivers. Whether you are a new CDL holder or have had decades of experience, it is important to have the correct supplies with you to help you succeedRead more
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Most people look forward to the “extra” hour of sleep the end of Daylight Saving Time promises us, but falling back an hour brings shorter days and longer nights. According to a study by the Insurance Bureau in British Columbia, there is a rise in late afternoon crashes in the two weeks following the fallRead more
Summer has come and gone and fall is now in full swing. With that comes weather conditions that are going to change more than we are accustomed to. Snow is falling in the higher elevations, and rain is falling in many other places. When you combine this with decreasing temperatures, the road conditions are goingRead more
With the average tractor-trailer coming in at 72 feet long, weighing 73,000 pounds, and traveling at 65 miles per hour, speed can have a major impact on your safety. Did you know that speed is the root cause in the large majority of accidents? According to NHTSA, in 2016, speeding-related deaths increased by four percentRead more
Every profession has certain goals to strive for that often lead to a “Hall of Fame” in one way or another. Different industries have different honors such as winning a championship game, receiving a particular certification, or being awarded a medal, title, or position. But as a professional truck driver for C.R. England, what isRead more
Don’t let the slow speeds in parking lots fool you, parking lot accidents are one of the most common accident types in the trucking industry. And because of the sheer volume of parking lot accidents, they also make up the most expensive type of accident for many trucking companies. As a driver, you may beRead more
Distracted Driving: Get Your Head Out of Your Apps! Nowadays, there are a lot more things that can distract us than when our founder, Chester, was driving in the 1920’s. Cell phones, music, food, day dreaming, passengers, and the scenes outside our windows cause endless distraction. In 2017, over 40,000 people died on U.S. roads—Read more
A pair of legislators introduced a new House bill this past March aimed at helping address the trucking industry’s chronic driver shortage. The Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE-Safe) Act will make it possible for 18-21-year-old drivers to cross state lines as long as certain conditions are met first. The DRIVE-Safe Act isRead more
Along Highway N in eastern Missouri is the Old Bend Bridge, a bridge that tractor-trailers cannot cross on their way to the interstate. There are signs along the highway telling drivers as much. In fact, there is one rather prominent sign that lets truck drivers know they have reached the point of no return –Read more
Workers in every job sector have certain milestones and goals they work for. Scientists hope to win a Nobel Prize. Athletes hope to win a championship or get their names in the record books. What about truck drivers? Do they have career goals worth striving for? Absolutely. One of those goals is that of becomingRead more
