While the DOT does not explicitly govern required footwear for commercial drivers, many employers and OSHA standards will implement policies governing health and safety practices. The overall recommended footwear truck drivers need are sturdy, closed-toe, slip-resistant work boots that permit good pedal control and prevent injuries from falling objects. Wearing ...

Working for a Line-Haul Contractor, with 100% Drop and Hook, No-Touch Freight FedEx Ground, as some may recognize its former name by, began as Federal Express when the company was incorporated in 1971. The first overnight packages began delivery in 1973 through their FedEx Express airline service. In 1998, FedEx ...

With the surge of the ever-changing, unpredictable weather patterns now occurring, even in atypical locations, it is important to know your rights to stay safe and to forego the urgency of delivering on time. Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 392.14, Hazardous Conditions, Extreme Caution, states: The ...

Dehydration is the Same as Driving Intoxicated That was the research released in the Journal of Psychology and Behavior in 2015. Dehydration is a leading contributor to drowsiness, dizziness, lack of mental clarity, joint and muscle pain, headaches, and constipation. It can also lead to other significant health problems such ...

Employment gaps are not uncommon. Matter of fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics states that ‘a majority of people have been unemployed at some point in their lives.’ Employment gaps, usually considered for a period of six months or more, may raise a red flag on your application if they ...

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is an organization that promotes safety on the road for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers. They do this by developing standards and partnering with industry leaders and law enforcement focusing on vehicle inspections and enforcement programs. Annually, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance runs two campaigns that ...

Dopamine is an important and natural chemical produced in the body that plays a role in many body-related functions. Nicotine however is a psychoactive drug that binds to receptors in the brain, which triggers the release of dopamine. The most commonly perceived experiences from the release of dopamine either naturally ...

Nicotine is Nicotine, and Tobacco is Tobacco There are approximately 600 ingredients in a cigarette, and when burned, creates more than 7,000 chemicals. Would it surprise you to learn that every time a person smokes a cigarette, they are inhaling the following chemicals? To Inhale or Not to Inhale – ...

In our previous two articles, we dove into the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of strokes and heart attacks and when to seek help. What Should I Do if I Witness Someone Having a Heart Attack? This answer is a simple one. By clicking the link below, or searching the ...