by K. Avey | Mar 4, 2024 | Safety
Communicate Your Presence Other drivers may not notice your vehicle even when it is in plain sight. To help prevent accidents, let them know you are there. When Passing. Whenever you are about to pass a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, assume that they do not see...
by K. Avey | Feb 17, 2024 | Safety
Statistics: About 20% of motor vehicle crash deaths result from a vehicle leaving the roadway and hitting a fixed object alongside the road. Trees, utility poles, and traffic barriers are the most common objects struck. About 12,600 people died in fixed- or...
by K. Avey | Feb 9, 2024 | Safety
With the current parking shortage and bad weather, it makes it difficult for truck drivers to find a safe place to park and sleep. We would prefer drivers to pull over into a truck stop, or rest area on the highway. Unfortunately, most rest areas or truck stops...
by K. Avey | Feb 8, 2024 | Safety
Definition Distracted driving is anything that draws a driver’s attention and takes his/her eyes away from the road. Examples inside the vehicle include: Dialing a cell phone Texting Using apps Taking photos/videos Using/reaching for/moving an object Adjusting a radio...
by K. Avey | Feb 6, 2024 | Safety
It’s going to be a very cold week! We have started to put in your trucks anti-gel. Each tank takes half of a bottle! For those who don’t have them yet, we are working on getting them to you. JJ and Don will put a couple of bottles next to the tires of your personal...
by K. Avey | Jan 5, 2024 | Safety
The FMCSA and state authorities determine driver and motor carrier compliance with regulations primarily through roadside inspections. Several events can lead to a roadside inspection, including: Observable defects Speeding / Reckless driving Random inspection...
