Tag 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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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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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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From the Driver’s Seat

Posted on January 30, 2009 by Tumbleweed

With 10 years of truck driving under my belt, I’ve spent a lot of hours in the driver’s seat.  Most of my driving time was at night, though.  It was easier on a woman to drive at that time of the day.  The guys couldn’t ogle you as they could during the daytime. You’d be amazed at some of the sights you’ll see sittin’ way up there above most everybody else on the highway. Continue reading →

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Sometimes It Just Happens!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Tumbleweed

You never know when something crazy is going to happen when you’re cruisin down the road. But when something does go wrong, the proper training and understanding of how to handle a big rig will keep you safe and ready to run another day. This story was about one of those days. Continue reading →

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