Tag: Ms. Manners
Truck driver blocking scales sparks an internet debate over whether or not the female driver recording was totally justified or took it too far. In the clip, a driver just got done with the scale and is...
A Minnesota trucking company recently surprised one of their drivers with a custom truck in honor of his service in the U.S. Navy. On May 8, Byfuglien Trucking, Inc. celebrated truck driver Terry Wells for his 10...
Ms. Manners: New Drivers
The new drivers out here today have it harder than, say - someone who has been mentored.
Ms. Manners: Driving, Not A Secondary Task
When any of us are out driving, even if only in our cars or pick-up truck - whatever your driving, it is your primary task. It has no secondary.
Ms. Manners: Help DON’T Hinder
Help DON'T Hinder: If you see a RIGHT LANE ENDS sign, and you are passing another truck, move up or lay off the fuel and let a guy move over. You shouldn't have attempted to pass anyone if there is a lane ending. You have just blocked him off when you knew the lane was ending and for Pete's sake, NO PASSING ON THE RIGHT.
Passing A Fellow Driver
Lately I have seen many cases of one governed truck passing another governed truck at the same speed only to have to sit and watch them for a few trying to decide who will win this race.
Ms. Manners: Dealing With Dispatchers
Have you ever wondered how to handle your dispatcher when he or she requests you to drive, push through to get the load in on time, after you have told dispatch you're sick, tired or whatever physically prevents you from continuing safely?
Ms. Manners: CB Radios
Do you have a C.B.? Your truck is only half there without an operating C.B. radio.
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