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Anticipate lane changes from other drivers around exit and entrance ramps and near construction areas. Safety experts recommend slowing down and giving the right of way to the other motorist. Scan mirrors frequently. Watch for vehicles moving into blind spots. If you lose sight of the vehicle, do not make a lane change until you…

Smith System® safety education program uses the “Five Keys to Space-Cushion Driving for Commercial drivers and defensive driving.” The five keys are:

The Weather Channel is reporting a second winter storm named Garrett will spread snow and ice beginning late Friday and into the weekend. The National Weather Service has already issued various winter storm alerts from the Northern Plains to the Northeast. Snowfall totals are expected to be higher than the previous storm this week. It…

To prevent slips, trips and falls, safety experts recommend wearing proper footwear when walking on snow or ice. Make sure your footwear has good rubber tread. Take short steps at a slower than normal pace so you can react quickly when walking on snow or icy covered surfaces. Make sure you check the area below…

Due to the winter storm that will impact the Midwest and Northeast starting today, travel bans and restrictions have been put in place for individual states. Prior to traveling in areas impacted by the storm, verify that travel that is permitted and restrictions or bans are not in place. Pennsylvania’s PennDOT has already issued restrictions…

The National Weather Service is warning of a widespread freezing rain event from the Midwest across the lower peninsula of Michigan and into the mid-Atlantic states Wednesday, Feb. 5. The storm will travel into the southern New England area on Thursday. In the winter storm watch issued for Wednesday, the weather service said “roads, and…

Roadside inspectors review ELD records for pre-trip inspections. An indicator that the driver failed to perform the pre-trip task is if the driver’s record of duty status goes immediately to drive time from off duty or sleeper berth, with no on duty time recorded in between. Safety experts recommend using a checklist to perform your…

Areas that were impacted by Winter Storm Enzo are preparing to receive moderate rainfall. It is expected that flooding might occur in these areas with rainfall and the melting of previous snowfall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous…

Several states have declared a state of emergency due to the impacts of Winter Storm Enzo. At this time, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida are all reporting state of emergency declarations. Travel restrictions are in place, which could include road closures and travel bans for specific types of vehicles. If you must travel in…

Driving in snow or other inclement weather can be stressful and fatiguing, regardless of experience level. Commercial drivers should get plenty of rest to ensure safe driving. In addition, planning the route allows commercial drivers to become familiar with fueling and identify possible layover points if they need to stop earlier than anticipated because of…