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Sep 16

Tips for Being a Safe Truck Driver

  • September 16, 2013
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Every year thousands of truck drivers are involved in accidents, some of them fatal. Semi-trucks and trucks are exposed to many dangers on the road, and truck drivers need to be conscientious of the ways they can reduce risk. The sheer volume of driving that truck drivers do make it statistically more likely for them to get into an accident, and the working conditions can also contribute.

The primary and best way to remain a safe truck driver is to never drive while tired. While there are certain bonuses to driving while tired, such as additional pay, it simply isn’t worth the loss of a life. Truck drivers need to drive only when it is safe, and if they feel that they are being pushed to drive more than is safe for the sake of metrics they should contact the labor board and make a formal complaint.

Truck drivers should also always remain vigilant, even on long stretches of dark road. Many accidents occur because drivers believed there were no other cars in the area, or simply did not see a car coming.

Despite all your precautions, there are times when accidents will simply happen. For information about truck and auto insurance contact the Gant Insurance Agency, insurance experts serving Texas in all its insurance needs.

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