Truckers keep America moving and your shelves stocked. We all share the road with trucks and there are some insights to staying safe. -Part 2 🚚 Did you know that truckers have a major blind spot on the right side? It's difficult for them to see you - for your safety and theirs, always pass quickly on the left side, where visibility is better. 🚚 Trucks are heavy and take significantly longer to stop compared to cars. Give them time and space to avoid an accident. 🚚 The turning radius on a truck is wider than a car. Be patient as they make the turn and give them space. Seeing the situation from a truck driver's perspective can make all the difference on the road! #SafeDriving #WorkTogether #MovingForward #AccidentPrevention #RoadSafety #TruckersLife #DriveSafe
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🚚 Safety First, Always 🚚 There’s nothing more important than the lives of our drivers and the people around them. At Volvo Trucks, we take pride in showing our drivers that their safety matters. 💡 Safety isn’t just a feature—it’s something you create. 📺 Watch this clip to see how we prioritize driver safety and set the standard in the trucking industry. 💬 What’s your go-to safety tip on the road? Share it below! #SafetyFirst #VolvoTrucks #DriverSafety #TruckingSafety #StaySafe #RoadSafety #CabConversations #TruckingIndustry #TruckerLife #FleetManagement
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11 Ways you can help truck drivers on the road... Be patient Signal early No sudden moves Do not tailgate them Don’t cut in front of a truck Give them lots of room to turn Let them merge from the ramp Do not pass them on the right, if possible Give them space if pulled onto the shoulder Flash them in and give them space if they have a turn signal on If you cannot see their mirrors, they cannot see you - don’t be there And yes, truckers ought to follow these same rules. #trucking #roadsafety #truckers
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Probably something to learn for all of us in this post!
Do your drivers know how to handle their trucks in wind, rain, ice and snow? Why not make sure? Helpful winter driving tips right here, from your friends at HDT! https://loom.ly/N1vMxKY
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