In an effort to keep traffic moving smoothly during that short-period of time leading up to the afternoon rush hour, the Department of Transportation is urging drivers to keep the following tips in mind: Don’t stop along the interstate or park on the shoulder during the event. Exit the highway to safe location to view…
When you are under contract, dispatch wants to hear from our business partners daily so we know where you are at and to discuss what your future plans are. We also ask that you send in your paperwork as soon as you deliver a unit by fax or Transflo. Thanks for being our business partner!
During the week of Sept. 11-17, 2016, law enforcement agencies across North America will conduct inspections on large trucks and buses to identify out-of-adjustment brakes, and brake-system and anti-lock braking system (ABS) violations as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, an annual outreach and enforcement campaign designed to improve commercial…
What is the definition of using a mobile telephone? The use of a hand-held mobile telephone means: Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to make a call; Dialing a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button; or Reaching for a mobile phone in a manner that requires a driver to maneuver so that…
Once you have gotten plates for the unit you are delivering, please fax in the License and Title paperwork immediately. We want to look at what the DMV has done and make sure they plated the vehicle correctly. Please call us when you fax it and do not deliver the truck until we have looked…
The new transporter plates are in for 2017. Please stop by an office before the end of July to get your new set.
Driving Safety: Remain vigilant in managing Hours of Service. Slow down and be cautious in adverse weather such as rain, sleet, snow, fog and wind. Minimize distractions. Wait until parked to use hand-held devices. Plan alternate routes and allow for extra time in case of road closures. Always buckle up; safety belts reduce the risk…
Once again it’s time for Operation Safe Driver, the CVSA sponsored safety blitz. The weeklong program this year will run from October 18th through October 24th.
State policemen manage their jobs by exception – as do most business managers and owners. The short check list they use to select the vehicles they pull over for an inspection starts with two items: no license plate, and no visible placards. If you make the decision NOT to attach your transporter plate to your…
Roadside inspections are never something anyone wants to deal with. If you do get stopped and inspected, we give a $50.00 bonus for a perfect roadside inspection. All inspections must be turned into the safety department because we have to sign them and send them into the state the where the inspection occurred. Please talk to our safety department if…
