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Spending almost the entire day behind the wheel, with little to no time for healthcare and exercise, health issues are becoming increasingly common place for truck drivers.
While constantly sitting in the same position for long hours is a part of the job, the root of the issue lies in their daily diet. Here are a few tips (along with a bonus workout for truck drivers) that will help you stay fit in the trucking industry.
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A flatbed truck is far more than just an average vehicle used to carry loads. From heavy haul transportation and construction companies to general manufacturing and towing services, flatbed trucks are a vital part of any fleet operation.
As the name implies, a flatbed truck has a plain and completely leveled surface with no sides or roof. This open design is what makes such a truck highly versatile. Here are some of the most common uses of flatbed trucks.
Roady, a handsome trucking Rottweiler, wasn’t getting much sleep.
Every night he stood guard over his owner, Tim Blevins, waiting for him to stop breathing. Blevins, a trucker from Cleveland, Okla., didn’t know he had severe sleep apnea, but several times a night Roady jammed his wet nose into Blevins’ face, startling the breath back into his lungs. When Blevins finally told his doctor about the nightly episodes, the doctor diagnosed sleep apnea and said Roady probably saved his life. “I had no idea what was going on, but Roady knew it wasn’t right,” Blevins says.
Roady, a trucking Rotweiller, dons cool shades. Tim Blevins’ (left) owner of Roady, believes his pet saved his life.
If you run a business, you may often have to transport goods from one place to another. But instead of investing in expensive trucks and freight trailers, why not outsource the task to professional transporting services? Not only will this save your resources, but you can also focus on more important business operations.
Before you acquire professional services for transportation of heavy equipment, you should know about the different types of trailers. Flatbeds and drop decks are two prominent types of trailers and here are a few tips to help you decide which option will work best for you:
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Flatbed trailers work best for transporting construction materials, large equipment, and heavy machinery. Here are a few reasons why this type of trailer can be the right option for you:
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5,000 people lose their lives every year due to accidents involving flatbed trailers. These alarming statistics suggest that trailer drivers should be more careful during driving to reduce the risk of road accidents.
While these semi-trucks have good controls, the weight of the equipment and size and speed of the vehicle lead to accidents. But with the help of the following safety tips, you can drive your trailer in a safe way and won’t endanger your own life as well as that of others:
Flatbed trailers work best for longer routes and accidents may occur if it’s not a god shape. So, Flatbed Freight Companies should make sure that vehicle is in good condition. Check its engine, tires, and body parts on a routine basis. You can also sign a contract with a maintenance service provider for this purpose. Continue reading “Flatbed Trailer Rollovers: How to Prevent Road Accidents”
