An accomplished trucking industry executive, Robert Rogulic is the founder and president of Tri-National, Inc., a premier NAFTA transportation provider. Managing a diverse team of transportation professionals, Robert Rogulic advocates for safety-first driving. Most drivers are used to sharing the road with trucks. However, many don't realize that truck drivers often experience blind spots, a severe disadvantage on the road when it comes to maneuvering. Blind spots are places where a truck driver cannot see or where a vehicle driving next to the truck is not visible to the truck driver. This presents a potentially dangerous situation for the truck driver, the driver of the vehicle in the blind spot, and other road users. For everyone’s safety, it’s important to be aware of where these blind spots are. The four major blind spots are directly ahead of the truck in the truck’s lane, directly behind the truck, and on either side of the truck near the cab. The general rule of thumb is if you, the car driver, cannot see one of the truck’s side mirrors, then the truck driver cannot see you. Therefore, if you are driving along in a blind spot and the truck makes a sudden turn or changes lanes, you face the very real danger of getting in an accident. Try to avoid driving in a truck’s blind spot except when absolutely necessary. If you intend to pass a truck, signal first and then pass the truck quickly and without hesitation. Before returning to the truck’s lane, ensure the truck is visible in your rearview mirror and that there are at least three car lengths between you and the truck. And lastly, never pass a truck on the right, as truck drivers don't expect cars to approach them from this side.
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Robert Rogulic is the president and founder of Tri-National, Inc., a nationwide transportation provider based in Earth City, Missouri. Under Robert Rogulic’s leadership, Tri-National has become a leading carrier that provides ground delivery services between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. Tri-National is a member of the Truckload Carriers Association, a trade group which advocates for the industry.
The Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative was started in 2010 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). By increasing contact and accountability among commercial drivers, CSA aims to identify and eliminate risk factors and behaviors that can cause crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Though the regulations can potentially improve the safety of the nation’s roadways, the trucking industry has concerns regarding published safety scores. These scores rate a driver or carrier’s overall safety by the incidence of crashes, but do not in any way assess who was at fault in each crash. Therefore, crashes that occur due to the negligence of another driver can negatively impact the reputation of a driver or carrier. In response to these recent regulations, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has been working on behalf of the trucking industry. In 2014, TCA, along with other transportation trade groups, submitted a request to the Department of Transportation outlining their concerns, and asking that the FMCSA make the scores private. Revisions and advocacy surrounding the CSA initiative are ongoing. |
AuthorOwner Robert Rogulic functions as the CEO of Tri-National, Inc., a provider of transportation solutions that facilitate companies’ reduction of costs and increase of revenue. Archives
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