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Keep a Space Cushion

By POSTMASTER / March 20, 2020 / Comments Off on Keep a Space Cushion

In order to have an accident, involving you and another vehicle, the two vehicles need to come into contact. It makes sense then, to do whatever is reasonable to reduce the chances of this unfortunate contact. The most obvious way to do this is to keep away from other vehicles! The further away you are…

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Bridge Strikes and GPS

By POSTMASTER / March 13, 2020 / Comments Off on Bridge Strikes and GPS

FMCSA Provided Tips for the Safe Use of GPS Navigation Systems Select an electronic navigation system intended for use by truck and bus drivers Before drivers begin their trip, they should type in all relevant information about their vehicles so the system can provide the appropriate route Follow the route recommended by the navigation system,…

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Turn on Your Lights in Low Visibility

By POSTMASTER / March 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Turn on Your Lights in Low Visibility

Rear end collisions can cause severe vehicle damage and result in serious injuries. Braking early to alert the driver behind is one way to reduce the chances of getting hit from behind but are there other strategies? What else can you do to prevent another driver from running into you from behind? While you may…

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Novel Coronavirus Information Pt. 1

By POSTMASTER / February 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Novel Coronavirus Information Pt. 1

It is natural for employees to express fear over the coronavirus outbreak, including the fear that they could be exposed to the virus in the workplace. There is much we don’t yet know about the virus, and often the unknown is what drives our fear. Most cases of the virus have been in China, where…

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Avoid Intersection Incidents

By POSTMASTER / February 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Avoid Intersection Incidents

Over 40% of fatalities happen at intersections because there is so much activity and vehicle interactions but there are a few simple habits that can help you to reduce the risk of an intersection crash. What types of crashes happen at intersections? Rear end collisions. Turning right conflicts with vehicles, pedestrians or cyclists. Turning left…

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2020 Safety Meeting Schedule

By POSTMASTER / February 25, 2020 / Comments Off on 2020 Safety Meeting Schedule

Hello one and all, we will be conducting our quarterly safety meetings for 2020 on the following dates.   Pullman at the Laquinta Inn, 10:00 on the following dates: March 17 Cancelled in person-Online Available June 16 September 15 December 15 Lunch and refreshments will be served, please bring your Smart Phone, Ipad or Tablet…

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Check Your Attitude at the Door

By POSTMASTER / February 21, 2020 / Comments Off on Check Your Attitude at the Door

Even the best drivers can let their driving deteriorate when their attitude starts to slide. What attitudes can turn a normally good driver into a risk-taking one? A feeling that everyone is out to get me or hold me up. Judgements about other driver’s actions “everyone else is a lousy driver” that leads to frustration.…

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What is A.I.D.E.?

By POSTMASTER / February 14, 2020 / Comments Off on What is A.I.D.E.?
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Equipment Fires and the P.A.S.S. method

By POSTMASTER / January 28, 2020 / Comments Off on Equipment Fires and the P.A.S.S. method

We have recently lost a piece of equipment to fire. Fortunately, the operator of this equipment had no passengers on board and was able to exit the vehicle without any personal injury. The operator made a valiant attempt to extinguish the fire with the onboard fire extinguisher, however, he was unable to completely extinguish the…

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FMCSA Launches new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

By POSTMASTER / May 13, 2019 / Comments Off on FMCSA Launches new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
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