Summer is almost here and for many, that means that the roads are getting busier and the sun is getting hotter. While it is important to prepare your truck for the winter weather conditions, it’s just as important to prepare your truck for the summer weather. With 3.4 million trucks on the road, truck upkeep is vital to the success of our economy—along with safe driving.
As we all know, the trucking industry never gets a rest, and this year will not be any different. Several state trucking championships and many truck shows are scheduled to take place next month. It appears that the trucking industry is looking at a very busy month with a very tightly packed May calendar.
Nearly 3.5 million truck drivers fill America’s roads and serve as an integral part of the nation’s economy. Unfortunately, truck accidents pose a significant risk to other motorists and pedestrians. Truck accidents are much more dangerous than typical passenger car crashes, due to their bigger size and weight.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 7600 Western Star and International tractors have being recalled. The recalls have been made on two separate occasions by both Daimler Trucks North America and Navistar.
Driving a truck involves a great deal of skill, loads of responsibility for the safety of others and yourself, but most importantly – good common sense. Keeping safe on the road is the single most defensive driving tactic you can take and one of the keys to keeping your insurance rates low.
