It is predicted more than 55 million people are expected to travel during this holiday week which quite likely will cause slowdowns during your trip. A barrage of weather factors around the country on top of heavy traffic will likely add to the misery for travelers. AAA is projecting near-record travel volume on American roads…

Bad weather conditions are out of our control and often occur unexpectedly.  Therefore, adjusting to winter driving conditions should be at the forefront of our defensive driving mindset. This post identifies some common issues that a coach operator may run into when out on the road and tips on how to respond when appropriate. Loss…

Host Drivers, We have had several of you ask about mountain climbing and descents utilizing the Jake Brakes and downshifting techniques.  A couple of years ago, we shot some videos at Monteagle.  They are available at www.ectsafety.com under “Safety and Equipment” in our Orientation Series videos.  We would recommend that you check out those videos.…