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Nonprofit collaborating with all stakeholders to provide public awareness about research-based solutions to make trucking safer. #safertrucking

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Proper tire pressure isn’t just about performance, it’s a critical safety step for every trucker on the road. A calibrated gauge ensures your tires are inflated to the correct pressure. This simple check helps prevent blowouts, improves fuel efficiency, and keeps you safer.

Proper tire pressure isn’t just about performance, it’s a critical safety step for every trucker on the road.

A calibrated gauge ensures your tires are inflated to the correct pressure. This simple check helps prevent blowouts, improves fuel efficiency, and keeps you safer.
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Before you roll out, walk around your rig and closely examine every tire’s tread and sidewalls for cuts, bulges, or exposed ply. Catching problems early not only keeps you on schedule but also keeps you and everyone on the road safe. #SaferTrucking #RoadSafety

Before  you roll out, walk around your rig and closely examine every tire’s  tread and sidewalls for cuts, bulges, or exposed ply. Catching problems  early not only keeps you on schedule but also keeps you and everyone on  the road safe.

#SaferTrucking #RoadSafety
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Agreed! “Underride guard requirements: Mandate side and rear underride guards on all commercial trailers to reduce fatality risk in collisions.” freightwaves.com/news/fatal-flo…

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It's Brake Safety Week. From Aug. 24-30, commercial motor vehicle inspectors throughout North America will focus on the importance of properly functioning and well-maintained brake systems by conducting brake-focused inspections. #BrakeSafetyWeek cvsa.org/news/2025-bsw-…

It's Brake Safety Week. From Aug. 24-30, commercial motor vehicle inspectors throughout North America will focus on the importance of properly functioning and well-maintained brake systems by conducting brake-focused inspections. #BrakeSafetyWeek
cvsa.org/news/2025-bsw-…
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Emergencies can happen anytime, but being prepared makes all the difference. Always have the right equipment on hand—fire extinguishers, reflective triangles, and spare fuses, so you can respond quickly and keep yourself and others safe while on the road. #SaferTrucking

Emergencies can happen anytime, but being prepared makes all the difference. Always have the right equipment on hand—fire extinguishers, reflective triangles, and spare fuses, so you can respond quickly and keep yourself and others safe while on the road.

#SaferTrucking
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When your truck is stopped, visibility can make all the difference. Deploy reflective triangles 10 ft, 100 ft, and 200 ft behind your vehicle. Proper placement alerts drivers early, giving them time to slow down or change lanes, helping prevent crashes before they happen.

When your truck is stopped, visibility can make all the difference. 
Deploy reflective triangles 10 ft, 100 ft, and 200 ft behind  your vehicle. Proper placement alerts drivers early, giving them time to  slow down or change lanes, helping prevent crashes before they happen.
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The integration of MAGTEC’s SafeSpeed technology into the Geotab telematics platform gives fleets a powerful, proactive tool to reduce speeding-related incidents, support compliance, and make roads safer for everyone. Learn more about the integration: bit.ly/4gBiLpC

The integration of MAGTEC’s SafeSpeed technology into the Geotab telematics platform gives fleets a powerful, proactive tool to reduce speeding-related incidents, support compliance, and make roads safer for everyone.

Learn more about the integration: bit.ly/4gBiLpC
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Transparent and accountable brokerage practices are essential for a modern trucking industry. Limiting liability in crash-related incidents undermines safety, while responsible practices help protect drivers, carriers, and the public. Safety should always be the top priority.

Transparent and accountable brokerage practices are essential for a modern trucking industry. Limiting liability in crash-related incidents undermines safety, while responsible practices help protect drivers, carriers, and the public. Safety should always be the top priority.
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Truck drivers should use turn signals at least 100 feet before changing lanes. Signaling early gives other drivers time to react, prevents collisions, and keeps traffic moving safely. #TruckSafety #SafeDriving #RoadSafety #SaferTrucking

Truck drivers should use turn signals at least 100 feet before changing lanes.
Signaling early gives other drivers time to react, prevents collisions, and keeps traffic moving safely.

#TruckSafety #SafeDriving #RoadSafety #SaferTrucking
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Blind spots can hide vehicles and obstacles from view. Using your mirrors and cameras consistently helps you monitor these areas and prevent collisions. Regular checks keep you, your cargo, and everyone on the road safe. #TruckSafety #BlindSpots #SafeDriving #RoadSafety

Blind  spots can hide vehicles and obstacles from view. Using your mirrors and  cameras consistently helps you monitor these areas and prevent  collisions. Regular checks keep you, your cargo, and everyone on the  road safe. 

#TruckSafety #BlindSpots #SafeDriving #RoadSafety
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Bigger, heavier trucks are more difficult and riskier to drive according to truck drivers. Safety over size is about protecting truck drivers, families, and everyone on the road.

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We’re grateful to collaborate with incredible professionals who share our commitment to safer roads, safer trucking, and stronger advocacy for victims and their families. Thank you Lauren Pilie, Kate Feroleto, and Scherr Law Firm for your dedication to making a difference!

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Truck drivers should keep to the rightmost lane unless overtaking or following traffic directions. Staying in the proper lane helps reduce congestion, prevent unsafe maneuvers, and keeps everyone on the road safer. #TruckSafety #SafeDriving #RoadSafety #ProfessionalDrivers

Truck drivers should keep to the rightmost lane unless overtaking or following traffic directions. Staying in the proper lane helps reduce congestion, prevent unsafe maneuvers, and keeps everyone on the road safer.

#TruckSafety #SafeDriving #RoadSafety #ProfessionalDrivers
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Your brakes are your lifeline on the road. Always inspect your air brake system and make sure air pressure reaches 100–125 psi within 3 minutes of starting the engine. Proper maintenance and safe usage help you stay in control and protect everyone on the road. #TruckingTips

Your brakes are your lifeline on the road.
Always inspect your air brake system and make sure air pressure reaches 100–125 psi within 3 minutes of starting the engine. Proper maintenance and safe usage help you stay in control and protect everyone on the road.
 #TruckingTips
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The 2025 Safer Trucking Report is here! As truck traffic and freight volumes continue to grow, strengthening truck safety has never been more urgent. Access the full report: safertrucking.org/stats #SaferTrucking #SaferRoads #TruckingSafety

The 2025 Safer Trucking Report is here!
As truck traffic and freight volumes continue to grow, strengthening truck safety has never been more urgent.
Access the full report: safertrucking.org/stats

#SaferTrucking #SaferRoads #TruckingSafety
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Your brakes are only as strong as your maintenance routine. Schedule full brake inspections every 90 days (or as recommended by manufacturer) and replace worn or defective parts immediately. Regular maintenance keeps you in control and protects everyone on the road. #TruckSafety

Your brakes are only as strong as your maintenance routine.
Schedule full brake inspections every 90 days (or as recommended by manufacturer) and replace worn or defective parts immediately. Regular maintenance keeps you in control and protects everyone on the road.

#TruckSafety
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Every number represents a community, a family, a life cut tragically short. Trucking is essential, but safety must always come first. Together we can prevent these heartbreaking losses. Every safe choice matters. We must, and can do better. #SaferTrucking #SaferRoads

Every number represents a community, a family, a life cut tragically short. Trucking is essential, but safety must always come first. Together we can prevent these heartbreaking losses. Every safe choice matters. We must, and can do better.
#SaferTrucking #SaferRoads
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Night Driving Tip for Truckers: Bright dashboards can create glare that makes it harder to see the road. Before your next nighttime haul, dim your dashboard lights to cut down reflections and keep your vision clear. #SaferTrucking #TruckingTips #SaferRoads

Night Driving Tip for Truckers: Bright dashboards can create glare that makes it harder to see the road.

Before your next nighttime haul, dim your dashboard lights to cut down reflections and keep your vision clear.

#SaferTrucking #TruckingTips #SaferRoads