More than half a million trucking accidents occur in the US every single year. Heavy equipment hauling, thus, comes under one of the most dangerous professions out there. Hence, truckers, especially those that are getting on in years, need to adhere to safety precautions.
So here are 10 tips that can make heavy equipment hauling much safer.
1. Seatbelt First
A 2013 study by the CDC showed that 1 in 6 truck drivers don’t wear seatbelts, which can cause a lot of preventable injuries. More than 40% of crash-related deaths can occur if the driver isn’t wearing a seatbelt. So wear your seatbelt to protect yourself.
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