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The Physics of Safe Driving

What Physics Has to Do With Preventing Car Accidents in Any Type of Vehicle Every time you press the brake, take a curve, or feel your wheels start to slip, physics is already at work whether you understand it or not. The drivers who safely drive winter roads aren’t just

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A red semi-truck with a white trailer drives along a winding mountain road surrounded by pine trees and rolling hills under a hazy sky.

Driving on Mountain Passes and Steep Grades

Master Steep Mountain Roads to Drive Safer in Any Vehicle Experienced drivers respect mountain roads. That’s not a coincidence. The drivers who’ve spent real time on steep grades know that experience alone doesn’t protect you — knowledge does. A wrong decision on a 6% downgrade at highway speed isn’t a

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A row of parked semi-trucks in various colors, including red, white, and blue, lined up side by side in a parking lot under a clear sky.

Safety Standards in the Trucking Industry

The Rules Exist Because the Stakes Are Real With Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Commercial trucking moves the American economy, literally. It requires some of the largest, heaviest vehicles on the road alongside passenger cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. That reality is why the trucking industry operates under one of the most

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A person in a yellow safety vest directs a blue semi-truck on the side of a highway. Other trucks and vehicles are parked nearby on a clear day with a blue sky.

Most Dangerous Conditions For Commercial Drivers

The Most Dangerous Conditions For Commercial Drivers Commercial drivers face a lot of hazardous road conditions simply due to the fact that they are on the road so much. They are also at more risk because of the size, weight and stopping distance of the large vehicles they drive. Even

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How Servant Leadership Drives Excell PDT

How Servant Leadership Drives Excell PDT Training Courses The term servant leadership refers to a philosophy that good leaders prioritize empowering others over personal empowerment. There’s a focus on serving others rather than oneself, which isn’t always the case in leadership positions. At Excell PDT we ascribe to the servant

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A red semi-truck drives through heavy rain on a wet highway, creating large splashes as its headlights shine against a dark, cloudy sky.

Driving in Black Ice

Driving on Black Ice: What Every Driver Needs to Know No one wants to drive on icy roads, but it’s an inescapable part of winter driving in some areas of the country. One of the most dangerous things you can come across is black ice. The name comes from the

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Improve Safety and Skills with Advanced Driving Courses

Driving in bad weather conditions can be a challenging task for any driver. The slippery roads, reduced visibility, and unpredictable weather patterns can make it difficult to stay safe on the road. This is especially true for CDL Truck Drivers, who spend long hours on the road and often face

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