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SCHOOLS ARE LETTING OUT, PROCEED WITH CAUTION!
With Spring already here, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors. Many schools will be letting out in the next couple of weeks. There will be many children going to and from, and participating in, outdoor activities throughout the day. Adults, too, are taking advantage of the longer daylight hours, so let us all commit ourselves to stay alert and safe. Here are some safety tips for drivers I urge you to follow:
The last week of school is an exciting time for children, and they may become preoccupied and forget the rules of the road. Use extra caution when driving through school zones.
During those last few days of school, be aware that kids may arrive or leave school at different times throughout the day.
Remember that playground speed limits remain in effect year-round. Observe carefully when driving around playgrounds and parks. Small children are less predictable and harder to see than adults.
Watch for clues, a hockey net or ball in the road or on the sidewalk can mean kids are playing nearby. Pay attention and constantly anticipate the unexpected.
Always watch for small children as you’re backing up. Walk around your vehicle to ensure no kids or pets are behind it.
As you make your deliveries you will see children that would normally be in schools on bikes, skateboards, walking, etc. in parking lots, shopping centers, and crossing streets.
Driving In Springtime Weather
Turn Around Don’t Drown!
With the recent storms and flooding that have occurred this spring, drivers of any type of vehicle need to know road conditions can change rapidly with flash floods. Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm-related hazard. Why? The main reason is people underestimate the force and power of water. Over half of all flood-related deaths, each year occur with victims inside vehicles. Many of the deaths occur in vehicles as they are swept downstream.
Alcohol, Drivers, and the Holidays
Now is a good time to remind your drivers of the consequences of drinking during the holiday season and what effect their actions can have on their CDL or operator's license and ultimately their...
FQA’S
What documentation is required to be kept in the vehicle of units I have from Idealease showing that the vehicle is a lease or rented vehicle? Answer: If the vehicle is subject to the Federal Motor...
First Year of DOT Clearinghouse Annual Query Deadline is Approaching Soon!
The first annual DOT Clearinghouse deadline is only a few weeks away, with annual queries for all DOT-regulated CDL drivers due by January 5, 2021. If you have not yet run a query on each CDL driver...
ARE YOUR DRIVERS OPERATING THEIR LIFTGATE SAFELY?
When we are training our drivers regarding safety, one area that is often overlooked is the safe operation of the liftgate. Like any other piece of powered, automated equipment, drivers must learn...
FMCSA Releases ‘Ag Commodity’ HOS Rule Change
FMCSA Releases ‘Ag Commodity’ HOS Rule Change The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a new hours-of-service rule affecting motor carriers engaged in the transportation...
MCSA Publishes 2020 Pocket Guide to Truck and Bus Statistics
FMCSA Publishes 2020 Pocket Guide to Truck and Bus Statistics The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published the 2020 edition of its Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics. ...
Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly!
New Operation Lifesaver Video Warns Filming on Train Tracks is Illegal & Deadly! Operation Lifesaver has for years warned people of taking photos standing on rail tracks, as this portrays this...
Train Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
Always Expect a Train at EACH AND EVERY Crossing! Safety Tips for Truck Drivers Ever think how many times a day on your drivers routes your drivers cross a train track? Most of the time drivers take...
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend?
Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Long Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend? It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity...