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Safety Tips
4/26/2024
Spring and Summer Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

Scot Barney shares a few safety and preparation tips as we enter spring and summer.

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Scot Barney
5 minutes
Safety Tips
4/26/2024
How to Prepare for International Roadcheck on May 14-16, 2024

International Roadcheck is on May 14-16, 2024. Here are 8 tips to help you prepare for this 72-hour event.

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Melissa Iniguez
4 minutes
Safety Tips
3/8/2024
Conflict Management in Trucking

Scot Barney emphasizes the importance of conflict management and shares quick tips for maintaining positivity and professionalism on a daily basis.

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Scot Barney
5 minutes
Safety Tips
3/8/2024
A Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist for Truck Drivers

Scot Barney gives a refresher on how to perform a thorough pre-trip inspection, following the FMCSA's regulations.

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Scot Barney
10 minutes
Trucking
2/16/2024
The Way Home: An OTR Trucker's Transition from Weeks on the Road to Life at Home

Scot Barney shares his experience of returning home to his family after being on the road for several weeks.

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Scot Barney
6 minutes
Safety Tips
1/8/2024
Guide to Coupling and Uncoupling a Tractor-Trailer

Scot Barney gives a refresher on how to couple and uncouple a tractor-trailer. It covers the basics, from preparation to final steps.

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Scot Barney
5 minutes
Trucking
1/3/2024
LGT Transport Named a 2023 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation

LGT Transport is honored to be recognized as one of the Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association.

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Melissa Iniguez
2 minutes
Safety Tips
1/3/2024
How to Manage a Steer Tire Blowout

Scot Barney shares how he handled a steer tire blowout and provides crucial safety tips on how to manage this dangerous situation.

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Scot Barney
5 minutes
Safety Tips
12/29/2023
Tips to Prevent Hard Acceleration and Braking

Scot Barney highlights the downsides of aggressive driving (including hard braking) for truckers and emphasizes the importance of smooth, responsible driving practices.

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Scot Barney
5 minutes

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