There are several things to keep in mind on moving day. One thing to keep in mind when driving a moving truck is to be respectful to other drivers on the road. Sometimes, other cars don’t give that same respect back which means it is especially important to be...
Driving a moving truck of any size is actually a really simple task. Even when you add an extra 20 feet of trailer onto the back of it, for a possible total of up to 46 feet, making a move across distances long and short can be done by anyone over the age of 18 with a...
Most people aren’t familiar with driving a moving truck until the day they have to move. Moving trucks are much larger than regular vehicles and require the driver to drive with caution. Driving defensively, increasing stopping distance, and being aware of overhead...
There comes a time when many need to use an Auto Transport to tow a vehicle that has a low ground clearance. There are a few extra steps that need to be taken in order to do this. Keep in mind that these techniques are present for consideration when other options are...
The dangers of distracted driving are frightening, and it only takes a second for distracted drivers to injure themselves or others. Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange, reminds us in this public service announcement that texting and driving can be fatal. No text...
Teaching Roadway Safety I recently attended the 57th Annual American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA) Conference from July 14-17. ADTSEA is the professional association which represents traffic safety educators throughout the United States and...
If you live in Alaska, or have ever been in Alaska during the winter months, you already know that it can be nearly impossible to drive on some of the icy Alaskan roads. In the winter, Alaska temperatures drop to well below freezing with heavy snow. If your lease is...
Seatbelts save lives. Click it or ticket. You could learn a lot from a dummy. You’ve likely heard these slogans and understand the importance of wearing a seatbelt. For most of us, buckling up every time we get into a vehicle is second nature: You step into the car,...
How to Connect a Rental Trailer I talk to people daily about connecting trailers. I have found that since many people have never done it before, they are often intimidated by the process. I’m here to tell you that you should not be intimidated and that you can connect...
Alison, coming through, 10-4, over. I've got to admit, my first time driving a 26-foot moving truck made me feel like a 'truck driver', All I needed was my radio and trucker hat. If anyone were to give me the 'honk your horn' signal, I'd surely respond with a big...
Auto Transports and Tow Dollies are a great way to get a vehicle from A to B when doing a DIY move. Whether it's on the back of your own truck, or on the hitch of a moving van, towing a vehicle is a simple thing to do -- but making sure the vehicle is secure is an...
Do you ever split your attention between several things at one time by multitasking? Right now, for example, are you listening to music while you read this? Perhaps another conversation? Or maybe you are having a snack? While you may think that none of these side...