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The Latest in Trucking Technology, Safety & Maintenance

Maintenance
8/18/2021
What are Grease Zerks and Where to Find Them

What is a zerk and where can it be found? What are zerks used for and how do I use them? Tips for greasing zerks and filling grease gun.

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Christian Spaccarotella
6 Minutes
Safety Tips
8/18/2021
The Dangers of Cryogenic Burns and How to Prevent Them

What are Cryogenic Liquids and How to avoid Burns. What are the Hazards of Cryogenic Liquids. How to Prevent and Treat Cryogenic Burns.

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Brian Pickett
10 Minutes
Trucking
8/18/2021
How to Get Your CDL

How to Get a CDL (Commercial Driver's License). Different Types Of CDLs and Endorsements. Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements.

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Lindsey Woods
6 Minutes
Cryogenics
8/18/2021
Why You Should Become a Hazmat Driver

Why you Should Become a Hazmat Driver. What are the benefits of Hazmat and Tanker Endorsements? How to get your Hazmat Endorsement.

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Lindsey Woods
4 Minutes
Cryogenics
8/18/2021
What are Cryogenics?

What are Cryogenics? How are Cryogenic Liquids Transported? Cryogenics means the production of and behavior of materials at low temperatures.

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Lindsey Woods
8 minutes
Safety Tips
8/9/2021
How to Prevent Rear-end Collisions

These tips will help you and other drivers avoid rear-end collisions. What are main causes to rear-end crashes. Helpful tips to avoid crashes.

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Brian Pickett
6 minutes
Safety Tips
7/22/2021
How to Prevent Truck Rollovers

Rollovers are something that are completely avoidable if following the proper and safe procedures when delivering a load. Here's how you can prevent rollovers.

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Brian Pickett
6 Minutes
Safety Tips
7/13/2021
Safety Tip Sunday | Truck Stop Accident Prevention

A large percentage of truck and trailer accidents happen at truck stops. Unfamiliar areas, tired drivers, difficult backs and inexperience can all lead to unsafe situations.

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Brian Pickett
3 Minutes
Safety Tips
7/13/2021
Safety Tip Sunday | Coupling and Uncoupling a Tractor and Trailer

This week’s safety tip is one you may or may not need a refresher on: Coupling and Uncoupling a tractor trailer.

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Brian Pickett
5 Minutes