November 17, 2023
Winter months can be a dangerous time for truck drivers if they’re caught unprepared. Here at ABCO Transportation, we really care about our drivers and their families. We encourage our...
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July 20, 2022
The truck driver confidently directed 50,000 pounds of steel, rubber, and cargo down the highway – the quiet rumble of a 14.8-liter engine generating 500 horsepower. This is the life...
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February 9, 2020
The average tractor-trailer weighs about 80,000 pounds, more than 20 times the weight of the average automobile. The tractor-trailer will take almost 550 feet to make an emergency stop. The...
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December 30, 2016
You might be uncertain about what to expect while living on the road. What should you do to make the most of adapting to life as a new driver? Here...
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October 21, 2016
The road ahead for drivers looks rosy: safer roads, more streamlined fleet operations and stricter adherence to fair and equitable work schedules. That’s according to provisions in the newly instituted...
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July 6, 2015
ABCO Transportation makes safety our first priority. We would like to provide you with some tips on how to stay safe while out driving. We understand it is hard to...
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December 9, 2014
As weather forecasts predict snow and icy conditions, it’s a good idea for drivers to be prepared for what’s to come down the road. And for truck drivers delivering America’s...
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June 3, 2014
The 72-hour period of June 3-5, 2014 marks the annual Roadcheck program for truck drivers by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The...
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April 30, 2014
April is the official month for the National Safety Council to observe Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Just like the National Safety Council, we take safety seriously here at ABCO Transportation. As...
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