Coercion Definition And Rule | Driver Coercion
What does coercion mean? Who does coercion apply to? Let's define coercion.
Coercion definition: the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Coercion can apply to many things. It's the practice of...
Truckers vs. Nature
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How To Stay Awake Driving
If there's one thing you learn as a long haul driver, it's how to stay awake driving. After a decade of driving and too many miles to count, I feel I have the platform...
Transportation Truck Driving: More than a Job; a Lifestyle
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Trucking Industry Invest $7.5 Million Annually On Safety
Trucking Industry Safety
Last week, the ATA spent time to testify in front of Congress. The ATA reflected on the fact that the trucking industry spends $7.5 billion dollars a year on safety alone. Not...
Brake Safety Inspection Week Starts September 7th
The annual Brake Safety Inspection Week starts September 7th and runs through September 13th. Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance says it expects more than 30,000 brake inspections to take place during the week, which would be...
When You Suspect Something May Be Wrong with Your Tires
There are a lot of things that go into making sure that your transport is running at peak efficiency. Oil changes, new brake pads, tire rotation, new air filter, and regular tune-ups to name a...
Driver Safety Around Truckers
Consider this: over 72% of accidents involving trucks are usually the fault of the other driver. This should put in perspective about what driving carelessly around trucks and truckers entails. Studies place the reasons...
Construction Season is in Full Bloom
Now that winter is over, except in some weather challenged areas. Wyoming and Colorado you know who you are! We are starting to see the blacktop machines, loaders and rollers come out. As well...
ATA Urges Safety While Operating Vehicles
Safety Tips For All Drivers
The ATA was in Arlington, Virginia today, promoting safety behind the wheel and focusing on distraction-related injuries and deaths. Cell phones are to blame for many distraction related injuries and...