Excellence in Transportation by Merx Global

Winter is here! From half foot snow in Nebraska to 4 inches blankets in Missouri and Michigan. And according to the Weather Chanel, more record-breaking arctic temperatures are coming to stay at least until the New Year, particularly in the Midwest and East Coast. If you travel through New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey be extra careful with keeping distance because of the freezing rain. Many, whom will have their break during the night might face slippery roads in the morning. HERE ARE 5 GOLDEN RULES, EVERY TRUCK DRIVER SHOULD KEEP IN MIND IN THIS KIND OF HAZARDOUS WEATHER:  1. Be prepared with Tire chain pliers, Liquids/Fluids, Portable Jump Starter and Recovery Strap for Semi Trucks; 2. Complete a Pre-Trip Inspection - Make sure everything is in order. You may also want to double check for a shovel, flashlight, snow plow, GPS and Cell Phone (chargers, etc.) 3. Give yourself plenty of safe space and do not make any sudden, sharp moves. 4. If strand...

Being a CDL driver is well-rewarded job position, but is no secret that driver a heavy vehicle is not an easy task. The responsibility that comes with the job is huge - the hazards while carrying a huge load are times bigger than when driving a regular size car. Thus, for anyone who is just entering this field building, strong safety habits is crucial. 1. Hours-of-service (HOS) rules are something every driver of a commercial motor vehicle must comply with. Be sure to check the table issued by the FMCSA that summarizes the regulations for property-carrying and passenger-carrying drivers.  But also remember to listen to your body - d rivеrѕ ѕhоuld bе sure tо gеt еnоugh rеѕt ѕо thаt they will be аlеrt whilе оn thе rоаd. If you need some sleep you better take a nap than risk your safety and the safety of other drivers and passengers on the road. Also a good advice: CDL drivers ѕhоuld always hаvе еnоugh tо еаt and drink аnd еvеn kеер еxtrа ѕnасkѕ аnd drinks in their truсk....