Most of us are familiar with the concept of defensive driving, a concept that been popular for quite a while now, and that refers to those drivers who prioritize road safety when behind the wheel. Even when defensive driving courses are widely available across the country, and with plenty of information available online, we might…
When it comes to evaluations of our driver’s skills, there is a wide range of tests that we can have our drivers complete in order to determine their knowledge and ability behind the wheel. However, a common problem we are likely to come across is drivers who, even when they know all the right answers,…
Regardless of how much experience and expertise we think we have behind the wheel, driving in the rain can be quite challenging, even to the best drivers. Besides the challenge, rain represents a serious risk that we need to manage with extreme caution. Because of the wet asphalt and the limited visibility, it is important…
During the last couple of years, solar energy has become a very popular, reliable, and effective power alternative for both residential and commercial consumers. As a result, solar panels can be seen in many different houses and buildings all across the country. However, seeing that they have proven to be worth the investment, it was…
The transport industry is a fundamental part of the economy of the country, and the market depends on it working in the best possible way, and seeking to guarantee the safety of drivers, the freight they transport, and motorists in general. There are currently different programs and initiatives that seek to increase the safety of the transport…
Every driver must go through the process of finding, comparing, and finally choosing an insurance company to provide coverage for their vehicle. It isn’t only because auto insurance is required by law, but because it can help us protect ourselves and others in case of an accident. However, finding the best policy for us can…
In recent years we have seen an increase in interest in obtaining more environmentally friendly practices in all industries. Since then, the commercial transport industry has been no exception. In the United States, 6.5% of greenhouse emissions are the product of freight transport. Thus, it is our responsibility to adopt practices that will help us…
We are living in times when every aspect of our life is going through a process of digitalization, bringing many benefits and convenience, but also challenges and questions. In the trucking and transportation industries, technology has become an essential part of progress and innovation, with Electronic Logging Devices and Electronic License Plates becoming standard in the…
More often than we think, the idea of comparing policies from different providers and eventually switching car insurance companies comes to the mind of the vast majority of drivers out there. Even when this might sound like a time-consuming task, it might be worth the effort, as contrasting and matching rates could help us find a car…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, also known as CVSA, is carrying out Operation Safe Driver Week, which began on Monday, July 15, and will continue until Saturday 20 of the same month. During this week, law enforcement authorities will be in charge of identifying, pulling over, and fining commercial and passenger vehicle drivers who are driving recklessly.…