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Winter Pre-Trip for Owner-Operators: What to Check Beyond the Basic Program

Garfield14 hours ago3 weeks ago020 mins

Owner-operators do not regard winter merely as another season; they see it as a practical test of equipment, discipline, and…

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How to survive winter night shifts without microsleep: routine and micro-habits

Garfield4 days ago2 weeks ago017 mins

Winter night shifts are a truck driver’s life. Darkness is increasing, temperatures are dropping, roads are demanding more concentration, and…

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Frequent questions for beginners about winter: chains, parking, stop rules

Garfield6 days ago3 weeks ago018 mins

Driving in the winter can be tricky for a beginner driving since they have to deal with snow, ice, and…

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7 Deadly Winter Mistakes on Downhills and Uphills

Garfield1 week ago3 weeks ago021 mins

Winter is the time of year when you make mistakes that can be the result of others not being able…

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How a dispatcher should reroute in snow/ice: safety without losing SLA

Garfield2 weeks ago3 weeks ago021 mins

During the winter, dispatching can be likened to a roller coaster. Many methods that work well in clear weather break…

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What winter costs an owner-operator: fuel, downtime, tires, fines, insurance

Garfield2 weeks ago3 weeks ago014 mins

Winter for an owner-operator is not just another calendar season. It’s a real test of financial strength. Driving in the…

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City Winter Checklist: Maneuvers, Interchanges, Narrow Streets, Pedestrian Zones

Garfield2 weeks ago3 weeks ago035 mins

City Winter Checklist: Maneuvers, Interchanges, Narrow Streets, Pedestrian Zones City driving in winter is a completely different form of art…

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Winter OTR Planning Procedure: Forecast, Travel Windows, Safe Stopping Points

Garfield3 weeks ago3 weeks ago019 mins

Winter OTR is not merely a long-haul trucker with lower temperatures. It is a different operating environment fundamentally where planning…

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Winter driving for a new CDL holder: speed, distance, braking, go/no-go decisions

Garfield3 weeks ago3 weeks ago020 mins

New CDL holders can look at winter driving as a different exercise of normal truck driving instead of being a…

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Defensive strategy: “driving slower” vs “planning delivery windows”— which is more effective?

Garfield3 weeks ago3 weeks ago016 mins

In the trucking industry, defensive driving can be described in its simplest form as just slowing down; this is the…

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