Category Archives: Safe Driving Tips

Trying To Teach Proper Driver Forecasting

Posted on September 27, 2011 by TruckerMike

I’m about three weeks into being a CDL instructor now, working one on one on the road with my student. There’s a lot I can teach, but there’s a lot that can only come with experience. Forecasting what may happen next is one of the most important aspects of safe driving, and one of the toughest to teach a new driver. Continue reading →

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A Trainer’s Perspective On Teaching Students How To Shift

Posted on September 7, 2011 by TruckerMike

Today, I became a fully certified CDL instructor (woo hoo!). It feels very strange to be teaching students how to shift a truck when it feels like I just got my CDL license last week. Of course, I’ve had my license for over two and a half years now, but it sure doesn’t feel that way. Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Truck Drivers and Professional Truck Drivers

Posted on April 26, 2011 by TruckerMike

The world has its share of unprofessional drivers, and driving a truck for a living doesn’t necessary exclude you from this category. What does it mean to truly be a professional driver? Here’s some great advice to help keep you safe out there. Continue reading →

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Rookie Drivers: Time Management Tips And Mileage Goals

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Brett Aquila

For rookie truck drivers, time management skills are critically important to making good money and being safe out there. Here are some important tips to help you turn more miles, get better rest, and get your career off to a great start! Continue reading →

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Truck Driving in Winter Weather

Posted on January 19, 2010 by TruckerMike

Before I became a truck driver, there was nothing better than a good snow storm in the winter. Sliding around in my 4-wheeler, sledding, snowball fights, snowmen, hearing the scrape of the snowplow as is passes by, and the beautiful sight it leaves. That was then, and this is now! Continue reading →

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Trucking Safety: What Exactly Is The Golden Rule?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Brett Aquila

If you ask drivers what the golden rule of safety is, you’ll get a lot of different answers – and all of them are likely to be important. But let’s boil this topic down to it’s most simplest form – the one golden rule of trucking…. Continue reading →

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Things That Irritate Truck Drivers

Posted on August 5, 2009 by TruckerMike

In my last post, I spoke a little bit about what truck drivers do on the road that can irritate 4-wheelers. This post is intended to help people understand what irritates us truck drivers. Continue reading →

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Surviving a Company Trainer

Posted on May 26, 2009 by TruckerMike

Wow, it’s been two months since I hit the road with my trainer. I can’t believe it’s already been that long. Time is really flying out here. As I stated in one of my earlier posts, my training period is much longer than most companies, so I probably won’t be done for at least another 6 weeks or so. But since I’ve put in quite a bit of time with a trainer already, I thought I’d share a few of my thoughts on how to survive your company trainer.
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Stormy Weather In Trucking

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Rhonda

Spring is something that everyone looks foward to after driving in the winter. The snow and ice and cold just wear a person out. Dealing with coats and boots and frozen brakes has worn out its welcome. Driving in the … Continue reading →

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A Trucker’s Day Of Bad Weather

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Some days you just know it is going to be a bad day. Today was one of them. Its the last of November and there is all sorts of weather heading our way…. Continue reading →

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More Snow? Now What’s A Desert Dude to Do?

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Farmer Bob

Last time I left you I had just finished waiting out my first blizzard off I-80 in Pine Bluffs. I was so glad I didn’t have to drive in that stuff again. After all, it’s spring! Last week we were … Continue reading →

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What’s a Desert Dude Doing Driving in a Blizzard?

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Farmer Bob

Let me start out by saying that I live in the desert. Yes, 120 degrees summer days desert. Blowing sand is common when it’s windy. We do have days when main roads are closed due to blowing sand – but not snow! Oh man, here comes a blizzard! Continue reading →

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Making Turns In A Semi Can Be Dangerous – And Comical Too!

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Rhonda

Any driver in a semi will either see, or be involved in these types of events with any amount of time behind the wheel. There is often a lack of driving etiquette from the others who share the road with us. Their actions sure make a mess of things at turns, and I will never ever understand why the game of  “chicken” is involved between a car and a big truck. Sometimes our size just freaks them out and they just want to get out of the way! Sometimes they get in the way and don’t even know it – at least not at first! Continue reading →

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Maintaining The Equipment: The Driver and The Company Share The Responsibility

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Whether or not a trucking company or bus company will do the necessary maintenance to the vehicle is one good way to determine if a company is right for you when searching for a bus or truck driving job. But the driver also needs to understand their equipment, how it functions, and how to inspect it. Continue reading →

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This Really Burns Me…Bad News About Driving in the Fog!

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Tumbleweed

Better late than never, and I don’t care how much it pays, because if I die by my careless driving, I’m not going to get paid anyway! Continue reading →

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