Defensive Driving Tips for Truck Drivers
Driving has the potential for great benefit or great destruction. Transportation allows goods to move from one place to another, and it keeps America functioning. The trucking industry is one that allows us to indulge in our day-to-day lives. With all that driving, it is important to know a trick also known as Defensive Driving.…
Read MoreTruck Driving Safety Tips During the Summer
Summer has officially kicked off and with it comes the need for safety reminders. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that August of 2014 alone had 3,037 fatal car accidents. Summer, although a great time of the year, is a season that is not without dangers of its own. That being said, let’s…
Read MoreEssential Tools Every Truck Driver Needs
We’re assuming you’re a trucker and have a toolbox that contains the basics like screwdrivers, wrenches, socket sets, or vice grips. If you didn’t, you need to find a Home Depot quickly because you’re putting yourself and others in danger every time you drive. Professional truck drivers pride themselves on being prepared, which means adding…
Read MoreWhat is a Tanker Endorsement?
When it comes to truck driving as a career, there are many types of endorsements and qualifications that will come into play. One such endorsement that is important to understand if you want to make a career out of truck driving is the Tanker Endorsement for CDL. What is a Tanker Endorsement for CDL? Put…
Read MoreHow to Pre-Test a DTTS Semi-Trailer
Tri-State is amongst a select group of companies that have earned the right to move some of our country’s most secured freight. Along with this privilege comes a responsibility to follow policy and procedure. And most of our failures can be traced back to communication and process or lack thereof. To provide you with better…
Read MoreWhat is High-Value Cargo?
When it comes to transporting goods across the nation, not all cargo is created equal. In fact, some cargo is considered high value by the industry. Read on to learn more about the meaning of high-value cargo and what it takes to safely transport it from one location to another. High-Value Cargo Transportation Valuable cargo…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Common Semi-Truck Accidents
Driving a commercial motor vehicle is not a task that should be taken lightly. As some of the largest vehicles on the road, extreme caution must be used at all times. The number one priority is safety for you, your truck, and other drivers. The following are the most common semi-truck accidents and safety tips…
Read MoreExploring the Different Categories of Hazardous Waste
Understanding the types of hazardous waste your business generates is essential to properly manage and dispose of waste. Failure to follow the regulations for storage and disposal regarding each type of waste can result in fines and liability. Four Identifiable Classifications of Hazardous Waste According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there are four classifications…
Read MoreComprehensive Overview of the ELDT Mandate
What is the ELDT mandate? The ELDT (entry-level driver training) mandate covers a new list of requirements, with higher standards for entry-level driver training. These new requirements are set at the federal level by the FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration). All commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers must comply with the outlined minimum requirements.…
Read MoreOverview of Transporting Dangerous Materials
Commercial explosives are materials that are used primarily for commercial and industrial purposes, such as in the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. These explosives may be used for a variety of applications within these industries. What Are “Explosive Materials”? Explosive materials hold a large amount of potential energy. In other words, if released or otherwise…
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