Take a Break: Why Drivers Need to Rest While Driving Long Distances

Driving is a tough task. Whether you’re driving for work, or going on a weekend trip with family and friends, long distances require drivers to take rests.

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Drivers who lack rest are at risk for car accidents. While there are many drunk and drugged drivers who do not obey traffic rules, some accidents are caused by drivers who unintentionally doze off at the wheel, or whose reflexes are dulled by an overworked body.

According to police records and studies, fatigue plays a huge role in injury and car related accidents. If you are driving long distance, follow these tips:

• Don’t go on a drive when you’re tired. No matter how hard you try, you will end up feeling sleepy during the trip. Spare yourself from being sick and stressed, and take a rest before you take the wheel. 

• Take 15-minute rests every three hours of driving. Stop by a safe place and take a power nap. If you do not intend on sleeping long hours, do not go beyond your 15-minute nap. You might end up feeling groggy if you nap longer.

• Do not drive for more than eight (8) hours a day. If you have a companion who can drive, share driving responsibilities and go on four-hour shifts.

• Don’t eat heavy meals, but take light snacks instead. Eating heavy, carb-loaded meals can make you feel sleepy. Settle for water, crackers, and energy drink while you’re on the road.

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Be safe while you’re on the road and make sure to visit Petroleum Wholesale in Houston, if you’re in the area, for a quick break. There you can refuel and avail of amenities to refresh yourself during a long drive. Check out this Facebook page for more information about its services.

The New Hybrid Industry: Fusing the Oil and Retail Market

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With the growing environmental concern surrounding the oil industry, many fuel distributors have begun expanding their business to include the retail of certain goods. This has resulted in a unique, yet surprisingly popular hybrid industry wherein consumers are treated to a one-stop merchandise shop. Although the initial collaboration was first questioned with many financial and economic advisors not seeing the connection between the oil and retail markets, companies that have expanded into this industry now say that the connection is not only there, but is very strong.

The reasoning is as follows: those looking for branded motor oil (or other similar products such as biodiesel or gasoline) typically have cars. As these customers purchase new oil, they would normally pay an additional cost to have the oil changed on the spot. This leaves around 10 to 30 minutes (depending on the type of oil purchased and the level of service required for that specific vehicle) of free time for the customer. Normally, drivers would be content to use that time to read or play with their smartphone. However, this is an excellent opportunity for retailers to entertain customers with more viable (and revenue-generating) options. Progressive entrepreneurs have begun tying up with other retail companies to offer other products such as automotive parts or brake fuel.

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Another brilliant opportunity, though often under-considered, is the tie-up between oil distributors and food chains. Perhaps the customer is not interested in purchasing another item for his or her car. There may also be a chance that the driver is with his or her family. A well-placed and affordable food stall could potentially see a significant return on its investment. The profits are also exponential if the food stall and the oil distributor is one and the same.

Petroleum Wholesale is one of the leading companies in the new hybrid industry of oil distribution and retail marketing. Learn more about its successful operation Facebook.Always hard at work building new locations throughout the US to better serve our customers,

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