Safety Messages

Many states/provinces have laws regarding the use of tire traction devices, including tire chains and studs that are most commonly used during winter weather to help prevent a vehicle from sliding or skidding. For example, some states, such as Colorado and Washington,...

Frozen equipment is often an obstacle throughout the winter months. Any moving part can freeze after sitting out in cold weather conditions. Complications with the equipment, including dollies, can occur if the equipment is used while frozen. Fifth wheel plates should...

Helpful hints for proper mirror adjustment and safe backing Backing accidents cause an average of 500 deaths and 15,000 injuries per year! Engaging in proper protocol for safe backing and mirror adjustments can eliminate the exorbitant claims costs associated with...

Drivers using handheld or hands-free cell phones are 4x as likely to crash. The National Safety Council estimates 25% of crashes involve cell phones. IT’S THE LAW Federal regulations require that drivers not use hand-held mobile telephone while driving a CMV, which...

Fatalities have occurred when drivers have not worn their seatbelt The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advises: Increasing the use of safety restraint systems by motor vehicle occupants is one of the most effective ways of reducing injuries and...

According to Safercar.gov, rollovers are dangerous incidents that have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes. The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration provides the following information to help avoid rollovers: Maintaining curve advisory...

Approximately 4 million commercial motor vehicle inspections are conducted every year throughout North America to ensure the large trucks and buses driving on our roadways are operating safely. Specially trained inspectors in each state, jurisdiction, territory and...

The use of high visibility (HiVis) reflective garments, such as reflective vests, t-shirts, and outerwear is intended to raise awareness and enhance safety in the station/hub yard where vehicular traffic is present. Many hubs (Denver excluded) are holding you to this...