You may have years of experience as a trucker, but don’t underestimate the hazards of night driving. Depending on your schedule, you may be carrying cargo along the road for hours in darkness. While navigating the typical hazards that come along with hauling materials, you must now add another set of safety skills to your routine. Before you start your next night route, here’s a reminder of three ways to drive safely through the night. Rest well before driving While driving at night, it can feel quite tempting to close your eyes. If you’re new to night driving, this temptation can be even greater. Plan your rest time with limited distractions and make sure that your body feels rested. A rested driver is a safe driver. Clean your windshield The dust, squashed insects, and all of the other particles on your windshield can quickly build up and create a [...]

Speed and control are important factors for truckers. When you add in weather conditions like high winds, carrying cargo can become even more challenging. Since trucks are taller than most vehicles, they are at risk of being caught in the wind. Picture a sail swaying back and forth. Losing control is not only dangerous for a trucker but also for the other vehicles on the road. However, if you’re safely able to continue while driving in windy conditions, here are four helpful tips: Slow down early Don’t wait until the last minute to slow down — or maintain a safe distance from other cars. Instead, gain a better understanding of wind speeds by looking at road signs. Monitor and control your speed as a proactive way of staying safe. Be mindful of your light-weight trailer Less weight is more dangerous on a windy day. If the trailer is light-weight, [...]

Truckers are essential to the survival of the country. Without them, the supply of necessary products would be cut off from those who need them. This has been proven to be true time and time again since the pandemic started spreading around the world. But being essential does not necessarily mean you will be safe, and, while oversize load trucking is mostly a solo endeavor that doesn't require too much human contact, there will be times in which drivers will be wide open to the possibility of catching the coronavirus. So, how can a truck driver stay safe from getting sick? Well, it's definitely going to take some planning ahead and a few simple changes. Let's take a look: Follow the recommended guidelines – yes, wearing a face mask, washing your hands for 20 seconds, social distancing, not touching your face, and using hand sanitizer, work, and they work [...]

To ensure that your transport is a success, it's essential to keep a few key considerations in mind when you're shipping oversized loads. Aside from consulting with Reliable Permit Solutions about the permit(s), you'll need to transport your cargo within a state or through multiple states, you'll want to address the following tips. Have the Right Equipment for the Job To safely and efficiently transport an oversized load, you need to choose the right trailer and equipment for the job. Drop deck trailer? Extended drop deck trailer? Lowboy trailer? It's important to use a trailer that's most ideal for the material to be shipped. Each type has its own pros and cons, but by outlining your shipping needs, you can choose the ideal solution for the run. Map out the Route Take time to map out the route for shipping your oversized load ahead of time. Drivers can't simply [...]