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Keep a bag of fresh carrots or apples in the cab to munch on. Eating crispy food will help you stay awake, and won't promote the weight gain that is a hazard of sit-down jobs.
Adjust your sideview mirrors correctly. Look at the road behind you not your car.
In the winter when the all the nutty drivers end up in the ditch because they don't know how to drive, grab your chain and charge to pull them out of the ditch!
If you are in a bad mood when driving, it's always good to play some nice music to help you relax, that way you don't take your bad mood out on your fellow drivers and end up causing and accident.
Hey guys contrary to what you might think, (yes the majority of you) digging for gold (picking your nose furiously) isn't a private matter just because you are in your vehicle. We can see in your windows. So to every guy who's winking, waving or blowing kisses from your cab, be sure a mile ago I didn't casually glance over and see you foraging.
Take consistent breaks on long trips to break the monotony and keep yourself alert.
P-Pay AttentionR-Recheck your loadO-Observe surroundingsG-Give yourself time for delaysR-Reap rewards-One Million Mile Safety Award, etcE-Eat RightS-Stay AlertS-Sleep WellI-Invest in yourself-buy safety equipmentV-Value your life and others-don't drive in unsafe conditionsE-Enjoy your job, love what you do, you make a difference!
Keep a check on your tires to make sure they are properly inflated.
If you are dancing in your truck, don't worry about how others look at you, just have fun!
Install deer whistles on your bumper to cut down on deer claims. They send off a high pitched tone that scares them away.