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Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Tips<\/h2>\n

There is nothing more important than safety on the road, and it is a two-way street. Most truck, logistics and haulage companies as well as their drivers take it quite seriously.<\/p>\n

From the 1980’s to today overall heavy vehicle<\/a> driver safety has improved. There are multiple reasons for this, including vehicle design and better roads, limiting speeds and many more, but a lot of it probably comes from the development of better safety policies and an increase in safety awareness.<\/p>\n

Here are a few heavy vehicle driver safety tips:<\/p>\n

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  1. Safety is always priority number one<\/strong>
    \nHeavy haulage is significantly more dangerous than office work.<\/li>\n
  2. Defensive driver training<\/strong>
    \nIt is important to teach drivers how to deal with the unexpected and avoid problems before they happen. Our devices offer in-cabin driver feedback to help train your drivers to eliminate bad driving habits.<\/li>\n
  3. Know what to do in the case of an accident<\/strong>
    \nIt is crucial drivers are aware of their responsibilities and the safest way to deal with accidents<\/li>\n
  4. Regular maintenance and inspections<\/strong>
    \nKeeping your haulage fleet in excellent working order is critical to staying safe. GoFleet offers many solutions to help ensure your fleet is always in top shape, check these out:     Diagnostic Vehicle Data<\/a>, Maintenance Assistant<\/a>, Tire Monitoring<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  5. Engage drivers in keeping a safe workplace<\/strong>
    \nEncourage drivers to report any potentially dangerous situations they encounter. Discuss safety on a regular basis including driver input. If everyone works together and looks out for one another it will make it easy to ensure workplace safety.<\/li>\n
  6. Conduct pre-trip inspections<\/strong>
    \nMake sure there are no leaks and lights, brakes, and steering are in working order.<\/li>\n
  7. Avoid tiredness<\/strong>
    \nDriving while tired is often compared to driving while drunk. There is no cure for fatigue other than sleep, make sure your drivers are getting enough rest.<\/li>\n
  8. Check the weather regularly<\/strong>
    \nDriving conditions can be greatly affected by weather conditions and being aware of the weather forecast before heading out on the road can come in handy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For more information on GPS fleet tracking<\/a> and\/or information on how GoFleet can help with heavy vehicle driver safety, contact us<\/a> today.<\/p>\n

    Source: Fleet Safety & Efficiency. Top 12 Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Tips<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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