Commercial Drivers – Spring Allergies
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! At Ippolito Transportation, live and breath a safety culture. Spring allergies can be particularly challenging for commercial drivers, especially because they spend a lot of time on the road exposed to various allergens. Here are some tips to help alleviate spring allergy symptoms for commercial drivers: Practice good hygiene: Wash your […]
Commercial Drivers – Foggy Conditions
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. When driving commercial vehicles in foggy conditions, it’s essential to prioritize safety above all else. Here are some tips for commercial drivers navigating fog: Reduce Speed: Slow down to a safe speed that allows you to maintain control of the vehicle. Decreasing your speed […]
Commercial Drivers – Effective Time Management
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Part of being a truck driver is being comfortable working with sometimes tight deadlines. Both the trucking company you work for and the customer receiving the delivery expect for things to arrive on time. Meeting these tight deadlines requires drivers to have effective time […]
Commercial Drivers – Emergency Supplies
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Being prepared with emergency supplies is crucial for semi-truckers, especially during winter. Here’s a list of essentials to have on hand: Blankets or Sleeping Bags: Keep warm in case of breakdowns or unexpected delays. Extra Clothing: Pack additional layers, including gloves, hats, and waterproof […]
Commercial Drivers – Navigate the Snowy Roads
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Winter truck driving comes with its own set of challenges. Here are seven tips to help you navigate the snowy roads: Prepare Your Truck: Ensure your truck is winter-ready. This includes checking the tires (consider snow tires), brakes, lights, and fluids. Keep the fuel […]
Commercial Drivers – Benefits of Walking Daily
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! At Ippolito Transportation, we live and breathe a safety culture. For Professional Truck Drivers, there are proven benefits to walking 20-minutes each day: Releasing endorphins and other “feel-good” brain chemicals Increasing your confidence Creating opportunities for increased social interaction Providing you with a healthy coping mechanism We hope that the above tips […]
Commercial Drivers – Improve Your Sleep
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! At Ippolito Transportation, we live and breathe a safety culture. As a Professional Truck Driver, it can seem difficult while on the road, but there are still adjustments you can make to improve the quality and duration of your sleep. Some tips are: Create a schedule. Schedule meal and sleep breaks, […]
Stay Safe – Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scams
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. We want to help you protect yourself from scammers. If you’ve received something that doesn’t look or feel right, trust your instincts. Order confirmation scams. These are unexpected calls/texts/emails that often refer to an unauthorized “purchase” or order” and ask you to act urgently […]
Drivers – Parking for the Night
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. As a professional truck driver Parking for the Night can have its safety challenges. Some safety tips are: Keep contact information on hand for who you can contact when parked at a customer site. Inform your carrier of your location. Secure your doors in […]
Drivers – Three-points of contact
Safety Is Everyone’s Concern! We live and breath a safety culture. Professional truck drivers are at risk of sprains and strains caused in part by slip and falls while getting in or out of trucks. Three-points of contact form a triangle of anchor points, which changes in form when mounting or dismounting a truck. Always […]
