by Rick August, PhD | Mar 24, 2025 | CDL Training
Turning A Semi-Truck & Trailer Correctly Give Me 40 Acres and I’ll Turn This Rig Around The 1964 trucking anthem “Give Me 40 Acres and I’ll Turn This Rig Around” by the Willis Brothers humorously captures the frustrations and challenges faced by new... 
by Rick August, PhD | Feb 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance
The Importance of Tire Care & Keeping Yours in Good Condition When people think about car maintenance, they often focus on things like oil changes, brake pads, or engine problems. However, tire care is often forgotten, even though they are one of the most... by Rick August, PhD | Nov 22, 2024 | Air Brakes
Air Brake Systems Explained: How These Work and Why They’re Crucial for Safety Summary Air brake systems are essential for the safety of commercial vehicles, like trucks and buses. These braking systems offer the stopping power needed for their massive size and... 
by Rick August, PhD | Nov 14, 2024 | Legal
Summary After a crash involving a truck, the correct and detailed deposition questions to ask semi-truck drivers is key to understanding what factors led to the collision. These questions can help determine such things as: driver responsibility, the adequacy of their... 
by Rick August, PhD | Oct 29, 2024 | Legal
Summary In the aftermath of a transit bus crash, deposition questions are essential for uncovering details pertinent to analysis. Thes shed light on driver responsibility, training adequacy, and potential oversights that may have contributed to the incident. Since...