Skids/Rollovers

When you feel the skid start, foot off the accelerator and clutch in. Disengage the drive train so that the drive wheels can free-wheel.

If the skid is caused by a popped air line, it won't help because the spring brakes have set.

But if the skid is because of slippery conditions, it lets all wheel roll at the same speed. Then steer in the direction you want to go.

If you ever get the chance, or the good fortune to drive for a company that will help pay the bill, go to skid pad. It's a lot of fun, and you learn how to control skids.

Saved by bacon my first winter of driving.

 

Rollover accidents are among the most costly and fatal trucking accidents and yet one of the most preventable. Our company has experienced 36 rollovers in the past 4 years. All but two were preventable to the driver.

Rollover accidents account for 60% of all driver fatalities although rollovers only account for about 8% of all truck accidents!

The average cost for a rollover is $125,000 in equipment losses. This does not include the medical costs for treating the injuries that a driver will certainly have.

Rollover accident accounts for 95% of all hazardous material spills. This includes fuel, engine oil and anti-freeze spills as a result of the rollover.