The size of pickup trucks used in logistics makes prone to road mishaps. According to Force Fleet Tracking, motorists are 150 percent more likely to be involved in a pickup truck accident than a car accident. For this reason, drivers should take precautionary measures before, during, and after embarking on trips with their trucks.
One important way to ensure truck safety is to conduct a pre- and post-trip inspection before and after every journey. This involves looking around your truck to ensure that the lights are functioning properly, that there are no flat tires or low tire pressure, and that there are no visible leaks.
To avoid issues during trips, it is important that truckers practice defensive driving. Defensive driving involves anticipating imminent crashes by being on the lookout for hazards like bad road conditions, bad weather, or other oncoming vehicles. Truck drivers should also watch out for blind spots, always use turn signals, and slow down when in doubt.
Finally, because trucks are large vehicles, they can be difficult to slow down. For this reason, it is advised that truck drivers brake sooner than normal and maintain a reasonable distance while approaching vehicles and other obstacles.
