Agricultural truck operators must comply with key requirements of the FMCSR. Minimally, they must check brake operation, tires, and ensuring good operational order. However, many states exempt agricultural transportation vehicles from the more demanding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. To qualify for an exemption the agricultural use vehicle must be controlled and operated by a […]
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Scan the Roadway Ahead to Lookout for Other Vehicles
Monday 22 May 2023
All drivers must maintain a lookout to see or hear what should be seen or heard. Heavy commercial vehicles have an extended stopping distance. Most drivers sit high above non-commercial vehicles. A good commercial driver will look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At low speeds this is about the length of a city […]
Be Mindful of Tractor-Trailer Blind Spots
Monday 4 Dec 2017
Crashes with semi-trucks are often worse and more serious than collisions between two passenger vehicles. Trucks often weigh 20-30 times more than passenger vehicles, and that difference in weight and size can result in catastrophic personal injuries in trucking accidents. One of the most dangerous features of tractor-trailers is their blind spots. Although you may […]