Take TheTime To Be Prepared
The Chicago Tribune has a story about an accident involving a semi and a car in Northern Illinois. It was an awful tragedy as both passengers in the car were killed. The driver of the semi realized he was over-weight on a posted road and was attempting to make a U-turn. The accident happened when the car, at 3:50 am, struck the middle of the trailer. The truck driver was unhurt.
The thoughts and prayers of all of us at Trucker Blog go out to all involved and their families.
The business you have chosen is extremely dangerous. Truck driving is a perennial leader on the “America’s Most Dangerous Jobs” list.
Be extra safe and double check your route before you ever release your brakes. Know your interstate inter-changes, exits, fuel stops especially if you have to go thru major cities on your route. DO YOUR SAFTEY CHECKS.
Another area to double check is the directions to your stops. If you’re like me the last 2-3 miles before your stop can be frustrating. I know I’ve set records for U-turns (I once missed the driveway to the loading dock three times) and every time I did it I was lucky not to be in a serious accident. Write your directions clearly so you can read them. It also helps to create a system for writing your directions and use it every time. This way you’ll be able to quickly re-check so you don’t loose concentration on the road.
Every one of us has at some point found ourselves in a tough spot. Bad things can happen. BUT, do yourself, your family, others motorists and your business liability insurance a favor and do EVERYTHING you can to stay out of the REALLY BAD situations.
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