Trucking 101

Summer time driving There will be lots of RV's, fifth wheels, and travel trailers on the road.  Most of theese people are inexperienced with those vehicles so give them lots of room.  The rest areas and truck stops will be full of people and animals. Watch your pets and other people's pets Weight Distribution, pendulum effect, merging, following too closely, driving in tight quarters.  Traffic. Watch your blind spots Summer time weather flash floods and storms, Don't get complacent, keep an eye on the weather.  Keep a set of winter clothes with you you never know what you might drive into.  Jerome's story Be aware people may under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Stay alert. Russ stories Paramedic/truck Don't get complacent with maint. Everything will get hotter,tires brakes and fluids Stay hydrated, keep water in the truck Use a cut off pant leg to protect your left arm from the sun