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  7 Warning Signs You Need New Tires

  According to the Safety Council of Canada, tires are the most critical safety component on a vehicle, and they impact traction, handling, steering, stability and braking...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  11 Safety Tips For Towing A Trailer

  As summer ends, more Canadians will hit the road with trailers in tow. That means more danger and the potential for more accidents. Whether you're towing a camper or...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Standstill Accidents: What They Are, And How To Avoid Them

  Rear-end collisions are among the most common vehicle accidents on Canadian roadways annually, causing almost 8,500 injuries and deaths. Many of these rear-end...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  4 Common Safety Hazards For Truckers And How To Minimize Risk

  Truck driving is one of the most dangerous occupations in Canada, according to numerous studies. The same is true in the United States. This is probably is not a...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  7 Dangers Of On-The-Job Dehydration All Employers Should Know

  The majority of the human body is made up of water. It’s absolutely crucial for both our survival and optimal wellness. An average of 60% of the adult body is...

  By: Elly McGuinness

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  5 Ways Telematics Can Improve Your Fleet Safety

  Between 40 and 50% of trucking fleets in Canada currently use telematics systems to manage their assets. That number is substantially higher in the U.S., where trucking...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  A Beginner's Guide to Telematics: What You Need To Know

  Telematics is a hybrid of two fields of study, telecommunications and informatics. It originated with the U.S. government when it investigated Global Positioning System...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  6 Best Practices For Your Fleet Safety Program

  Injuries resulting from vehicle accidents are the leading cause of work-related death in the United States and the 9th leading cause of injuries in the workplace. These...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  Driver Fatigue: The Danger Of Getting Behind The Wheel While Tired

  Driving while exhausted is extremely dangerous. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 2017, over 90,000 crashes reported to police...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  6 Tips For Dealing With An Aggressive Driver

  According to several recent studies, incidents of road rage are on the rise. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that fatal car crashes linked to...

  By: Jennifer Crump

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  The Importance And Impact of Driving Safely

  For many of us, driving is one of the most consistent activities that we do on a daily basis. It has become increasingly important in our busy world as our range for...

  By: Workplace Testing Staff

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  What To Do After A Car Accident: A Full Checklist

  On average, there are six million car accidents every year in the United States. That is over 16,000 accidents every day and almost 700 every hour. In the U.S. and...

  By: Jennifer Crump