Safety check: No carrier thinks it’s ‘unsafe’
With tight deadlines and big money on the line, it’s easy to see why some carriers are led astray by service-based metrics, placing driver performance in the back seat. It’s safe to assume that the thought of endangering other motorists almost never crosses truckers’ minds when they start their day, but it’s likely that many are inadvertently rolling the dice each time they climb up […]
It’s better to be safe than sorry with cargo tank leaks
One look at the bill of lading is all you need to understand why fuel hauling can often be a white-knucke experience. Referred to as “rolling bombs” in the past, cargo tank trailers can be deadly if handled improperly. Hauling flammable liquids is no easy task. That is why Mark Barlar, Reliance Partners’ director of risk services, urges hazmat truckers to continue sharpening their safety skills […]
Taking Hazmat Module 1 For Safety And Profit
Taking Hazmat Module 1 For Safety And Profit One of the biggest problems with running a transportation company is the safety record. A low number of accidents is not just a matter of bragging rights; the fewer accidents a company has the better its insurance rates are as well, and that can help the company’s bottom line. Fewer accidents are good for the environment as […]