The Point Of No Return, 10 Tips For Tanker Drivers To Stay Alive.

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10 key takeaways for truck drivers (Gasoline Tanker Operators) to be aware of, based on the attached safety video (link below).

  1. Distracted driving accounts for a high percentage of accidents, and cargo tank drivers with less than five years of experience are more likely to experience rollovers.
  2. Excessive speed is a significant factor in accidents, and rollovers are more likely to occur on exit ramps, where there are S pattern curves in the road.
  3. Liquid cargo tanker trucks are unique, with a higher center of gravity, and must take exits at a much lower speed than cars.
  4. Fatigue can lead to slow reaction times and poor judgment, contributing to one in five cargo tank rollovers.
  5. To prevent accidents, drivers should manage their speed, avoid distractions, and apply defensive driving.
  6. Maintaining a regular schedule of vehicle maintenance is crucial to ensure the stability of the vehicle.
  7. Constantly study and pay attention to the surrounding vehicles around you, as you can't control their spontaneity or their dangerous haphazard movements.
  8. A sleep disorder can be recognized during the required periodic medical exam to determine your fitness to drive.
  9. Drivers should plan ahead to ensure they get enough sleep before driving.
  10. Weekly and monthly safety classes and regular maintenance should be a part of every driver's routine to ensure safety.

There are many unsafe situations that especially #flammable liquids transport operators are faced with that become tempting while working through harsh working conditions. A #placarded #hazardous materials vehicle can't be parked where the general #trucking population can park. Therefore it becomes increasingly difficult for a placarded hazardous materials tanker truck driver to stop and find relief or food.

Compound that with a demanding delivery schedule, long (12-16) hours on the job and pure physical and emotional exhaustion keeping the truck safe from erratic drivers. You have a challenging recipe that only a special breed of human can endure.

Remain #safe.

Remain vigilant.

Make that #money.

And, get home safe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIX04vjQ8XM

#trucking #roadsafety #distracteddriving #speedmanagement #fatiguedriving #defensivedriving #cargo #tanker #rollover #accidentprevention #driverfatigue #vehiclemaintenance #sleepdisorders #drivingtips #safetyfirst

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