As driving a truck is quite a
tiresome job, especially for the drivers who drive hundreds of kilometers, during
the day regardless of the weather conditions, which can be risky due to the
fatigue driving most of the time.
Shriram Automall India Limited
(SAMIL) has bought some tips and tricks to boost the driver’s experience during
long hours of journey. Being the No.1 service provider of used vehicle &equipment in India, we witness huge footfall of truck drivers in our Automalls,
so we understand what they go through on daily basis. So, these hacks are for
them to help themselves have a safe and sound journey.
Safety Truck Driving Hacks for Truckers:
Be alert & avoid phone
Always be aware about
everything going around you. When rolling down the highway, especially in heavy
traffic, try being aware of who’s in
front of you, beside you and behind you at all times. Try to avoid phone, if
it’s important park the truck somewhere safe and then get back to the person
calling you.
Check weather reports
Prior to departing for the long
journey, check weather reports to be ready for all the things that could go
wrong on the way as prevention is always better than cure. And also keep an eye
on the road to check the change road condition due to change of weather.
Avoid traffic
If you are driving a heavy, loaded
truck try to avoid traffic, as any mishap could risk the life of other road
commuters around you. And greater the traffic, greater are the odds of an
accident.
Check out delivery spots
While delivering to somewhere new,
prefer to get down from your truck and inspect the place on foot, this will
give you break as well as will help you learn if the delivering place even have
enough space to bring a truck over there.
Leave room in front of your Vehicle
Always leave space in front of your
vehicle, no matter what. It’s understandable that it gets quite frustrating
when everyone around you is driving faster than you, but it helps you only to
stay out of trouble of hurting someone and severe accidents.
Be extra cautious at night
Truckers at night should always be
extra cautious and attentive as it could be quite dangerous on being on road at
night with heavy loads. If you are felling sleepy and distracted, prefer to
take some rest and restart your journey after you feel fit for it.
Change lanes as little as possible
Try not change lanes often, as that
could confuse the vehicle drivers around you resulting in collision. If you do
find it necessary to change lanes, move over very carefully, being aware of
your blind spots, while constantly checking your mirrors.
Slow down
Yes. Accept the fact that you are not
driving a car or a motorcycle; you are driving a fully loaded huge truck. Always
take the corners and ramps very slowly. Be upright.
Use a trucker’s GPS
Use the GPS especially made for you to
learn the important information on which exit to take, distance before exit,
when to change lanes, traffic reports etc.
Take breaks and check your rig
Take small breaks, stretch yourself,
refresh yourself and take a walk around your truck while giving attention to
the detail, check the load you are carrying. If something seems absurd, fix it
right there, right then.
SAMIL, while serving you hope for your safe and sound
journey. As driving a truck involves a great deal of skill, loads of
responsibility for the safety of others and the driver himself and most
importantly good common sense as well.
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