National Truck Driver Appreciation Week September 13-19 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck drivers face many challenges on the road. They must pay attention to their surroundings and stay alert in case others create an unsafe environment. One major issue that truck drivers face is being cut off by other vehicles. Cutting Off A Semi Truck Is Dangerous Drivers will … [Read more...]
Tailgating
September 13-19 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Truck driving is a dangerous career in the United States with crashes occurring daily across the country. Bad driving habits such as tailgating make roads even more dangerous. Tailgating Tailgating is when a vehicle drives too close to the vehicle in front of it. Drivers should leave a safe distance between their … [Read more...]
Trailer Safety: Understanding The Trailer
This week is Trailer Safety Week, utilized nationwide to raise awareness and educate individuals, businesses and manufacturers on trailer safety. Trailer safety starts long before getting on the road with a trailer attached. It is important to properly prepare and secure the trailer before towing on a roadway. Hooking Up A Trailer The first few times hooking up a trailer can be … [Read more...]
Trailer Safety: Prepping The Vehicle
This week is Trailer Safety Week, utilized nationwide to raise awareness and educate individuals, businesses, and manufacturers on trailer safety. Trailer safety starts long before getting on the road with a trailer attached. It is important to properly prepare your vehicle before towing a trailer. Pay Load vs. Towing Capacity Before planning to tow anything, it is important to … [Read more...]
Unsecured Loads Are Dangerous
Vehicles with unsecured loads are some of the most dangerous on the road. When a vehicle has an unsecured load, it is possible the load could fall off the back or roll into the road. This could lead to accidents, injuries, and deaths. In Alaska, June 6th is ‘Secure Your Load Day’ to raise awareness of the hazards of hauling loads on Alaskan roads. Driving Behind A Vehicle With An … [Read more...]
Driving Safely In Construction Zones
Alaska summer boasts beautiful weather for outdoor enthusiasts alike. It is also prime time for construction zones. Driving in construction zones can be stressful and dangerous. Traffic cones and barriers may make lanes narrow and hard to maneuver. Slow moving traffic can cause anxiety or boredom for drivers and passengers. However, it is important for the safety of everyone on Alaskan … [Read more...]
