Truck Driving Tips

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. First, in the event of an accident involving another motorist, calling…

In today’s culture of smartphones and ever-changing technology, it’s becoming easier for drivers (truck drivers or otherwise) to get distracted. Despite many laws that prohibit dangers such as texting and driving, not everyone follows such safety precautions. This may lead to dangerous situations out on the road. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…