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According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), all truck drivers must meet specific requirements before they operate semi-trucks and big rigs. Otherwise, the employers could be liable for negligent hiring practices when a collision occurs. If you or someone you love had an accident, we can help. Contact us at ☎️ 800-800-5151. #truckdrivers #semis #bigrigs #truckinglife #truckers #truckingindustry #truckinglaw #negligenthiring #truckaccidents #truckdrivertraining

Hook in or hook out? --- When tarping flatbed loads, rubber/elastic bungees are often used to secure the tarp. These generally have metal hooks on each end. As the truck goes down the road, the tarps move with the wind and the hooks rub. Small things like this plus constant vibration can easily lead to cargo/tarp damage. This picture shows the front of the rear tarp. The hook is turned inwards to protect the second tarp that will soon overlap it. If the hook could damage the cargo, though, care should be take, like placing some protective material between the hook and cargo. Careless placement of bungee hooks are a major cause of premature tarp where, at least in my experience. It's a small thing, but it's worth including when training flatbed drivers on how to tarp. --- Michelle Spacil Cliff Litke Chad Albert Kristin Picken, CTSP Andrew Barnes Alberta Motor Transport Association #trucking #truckingsafety #flatbedding Image credit: my own from my time as a trucker and fleet safety manager.

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Attention Recology! Your drivers and innocent bystanders are at risk of being killed by unsafe garbage trucks. Teamsters Local 350 take action and demand documentation showing that drivers are operating safe and inspected trucks. We need to know if the necessary recalls are being followed up on and how. Safety should always be the top priority. #Recology #Teamsters #safetyfirst Recology Teamsters Local 350 Anthony Crescenti National Transportation Safety Board National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA @SFCommercialVehicalUnit #JUSTICEFORJESUSCANEDO #TBISURVIVOR #GODSPLAN #TRUTHMATTER #Recology #Teamsters #safetyfirst

This is captured from a video that shows the operator back over the pedestrian and then drag the pedestrian for ten seconds or so. At about ten seconds, the backhoe operator pulls forward and the pedestrian is dislodged from beneath the backhoe. I do not know the condition of the pedestrian, but the backhoe operator seemed pretty oblivious to what was happening. Now the pedestrian is not without blame- as is normal in our society, their focus was on their phone and not their surroundings, they were outside the crosswalk, and they failed to notice the big, noisy backhoe (though it apparently was NYC, so maybe the noise was a bit hard to hear). However, this is the reason spotters are used with heavy equipment. By the very nature of most heavy equipment, there are massive blind spots and challenges for the operator to see what is around the machine and in the path of travel. Next time you have a chance to get into the operator's station of a piece of heavy equipment climb in and look around. Now add the noise of the engine and the motion of the machine (even closed ROPS are noisy inside) and it is an environment that makes it hard to see and hear what is happening around you. This is why spotters are crucially important. A while back I was asked to help a client who had a fatality when an employee got between the front wheel and the body of a four wheel loader. The operator and crew had just finished some cleanup and for unknown reasons one of the crew entered that area and, without a spotter, the operator could not see him and crushed him when he simply turned the wheels. OSHA did not issue a citation for the lack of a spotter, but one could have been issued and difficult to defend if it were. I think the only thing that saved the client in that case was OSHA let the clock run out and didn't do a very detailed inspection. While a spotter does not generate revenue, having one could have saved both this pedestrian and the employee I reference above. It could also save a lot of liability expenses for the company who is operating that equipment, far more than the equipment and operate generate in any given year. #odworkplacesafety #osha #construction #backhoe #nyc #spotter

Heavy snow, frozen engines, and those long loads that won’t budge — Action Towing has been through it all! With our fleet of heavy-duty trucks, we’re ready for whatever winter throws at us, from heavy machinery to large commercial vehicles. 🔧 Whether it’s hauling equipment or moving a big rig through a snowstorm, we’ve got the power and expertise to get the job done quickly and safely. 📞 If you’ve got a big job, we’ve got the tools to handle it. Call us anytime at 780-340-0999. #HeavyDutyTowing #CommercialTowing #EdmontonTowing #SnowstormReady #FleetService #WinterRecovery #BigRigTowing #EdmontonHeavyDuty #ActionTowing #WinterTowing #ReliableTowing #BusinessTowing #EmergencyTowing #ColdWeatherRecovery

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes before our drivers hit the open road? At Murrow's Transfer, safety isn't just a priority—it's ingrained in everything we do. Here are just a few ways the Murrow's team approaches each day: Truck Inspection: Thorough checks ensure optimal truck condition for on-the-road safety. Safety Protocol: Our CDL drivers are trained and equipped with the knowledge to handle any on-the-road situation, including weather conditions and maneuvering through busy cities. Personal Safety Gear: Proper gear is a must for every route, whether close to High Point or hundreds of miles away. Communication and Coordination: Effective communication ensures smooth operations and efficient deliveries. At Murrow's Transfer, safety isn't just a checklist, it's part of our everyday life. #transportationindustry #furniture

This! "Just go get an inspection." aka "Please risk a poor safety score" because as a single truck carrier one small ding for a minor issue counts heavily against me since I only have ONE truck. Don't get me wrong. I do my very best to keep my truck in her best condition. But I'm only human and I can miss things. And things can go wrong AFTER a pre-trip inspection. I rely on my diesel mechanic to be my extra set of eyes when I pull back into the house to make sure I'm not overlooking something that needs to be dealt with pronto (my safety is his top concern). Inspections are not the only way to vet your carriers. There are other, better methods. USE THEM.

What does it take to present a winning tractor/trailer at Shell Fleet Solutions' SuperRigs truck beauty contest? A consistent care routine, for one. “On the daily, if I run in rain, I’ll get home and we'll wash a wash all of the lower parts of the truck, anything that's kind of shiny, so that it looks clean from across the street,” said Kevin Benson of Hoewing Trucking. Check out the below for more maintenance tips from SuperRigs. #truckingindustry #maintenance