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Originally Posted by strawberryrhubarbpie
As I may soon find myself in the biz I am looking for some advice
Possible problems arise in these cases: 1) you drive and you hit someone; 2) you drive and someone hits you; 3) you're parked in a bad spot and a driver backing next or parallel to you hits you.
Therefore, I'd recommend:
1) stay within 5 miles of the speed limit
2) do not drive in the curb lane in a big city
3) keep your distance from the vehicle in the front so that you are always confident you can stop; do not drive in a 'pack'
4) change lanes only if you have too (each time you change a lane you increase a chance of collision with another vehicle)
5) always be aware of what your trailer tandems are doing
6) be especially careful when backing up and watch all parts of your truck, including the front
7) when parking at a truck stop, choose a spot far away from the restaurant where most traffic occurs
8) do observe recommended speed signs on highway ramps and curves; they are there because someone screwed up and is now either dead or injured
9) reduce speed in areas with frequent animal crossings
10) reduce speed in poor highway conditions (rain, ice, snow)
Last but not least, if you want to be a good employee there's really only two things your employer cares about
: 1) ontime delivery without damage to the cargo and/or vehicle; 2) HOW MUCH FUEL DID YOU BURN
Slowing down and planning your deliveries well ahead will make you a star at your company.
Good luck.