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Safety Sound Off

Wayne Parham

Wayne Parham

Managing Editor

Wayne Parham delves into safety topics related to fleet management, technology, drivers, and work trucks while sometimes taking a detour into sharing what he saw, related to fleet safety, from the perspective of someone who covered incidents related to CMVs across three decades. Whether tapping into new technology, to old-school driver coaching, you never know what safety topic he will explore next.

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•September 30, 2026

Truckers’ Strike: Don’t Go Chasing Rumors

While the rumor of a truckers’ strike on Oct. 1 is probably unfounded and driven by social media, how would it affect work truck fleets if it did happen?

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•June 11, 2026

Safety-Inspired Gift Ideas for Father's Day

When it comes time to choose gifts, why not consider safety? Here are some gift ideas for Father’s Day. The five main suggestions are items I own and use regularly, but I also included some additional ideas.

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•May 12, 2026

Diminished Visibility & Cognitive Demand

I learned firsthand two simple tricks to improve driver visibility in inclement weather and at night, reducing the cognitive challenges of driving in the dark and stormy conditions.

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•December 11, 2025

7 Safety-Inspired Gift Ideas for Every Truck Owner

Do you know what to get that truck owner in your life as a gift this holiday season? Here are seven gift ideas that might help keep them safer on the road.

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•November 26, 2025

Safety Sound Off: How Tire-Related Downtime is Like Shoelaces

Your fleet’s drivers not paying attention to their tires before they hit the road would be like not tying your shoelaces before walking a 5k. Both can lead to problems, downtime, and even injury.

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Safety Sound Off•by Wayne Parham•October 8, 2025

Witnessing the Devastation When Fleet Safety Fails

When fleet safety fails, the anguish and loss is very powerful. Many times a spouse arrives at the crash scene and learns their significant other is gone. If you ever witness that outpouring of grief, you understand fleet safety is far more than just terminology.

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