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Safe Winter Driving Tips

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 19:00:49 +0000

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 of fatal injury by 45 percent.

Vehicle Maintenance:

Maintain tire traction and health with Tire Pressure Monitoring and Trailer Tire Inflation Alert; in one of 11 crashes, there was an issue with a tire before the crash occurred.
Look for uneven patterns on tires, these are a great indicator of uneven wear caused by poor alignment, worn bearings and/or kingpin wear (steering axle).
Look for steam or melted snow coming off wheel hubs, as this could be a signal for over-heating wheel bearings.
Check battery charge and windshield wipers, keep windows clean for maximum visibility, monitor anti-freeze levels and put no-freeze fluid in the washer reserve.
Use white snow to check for fluid leaks after you have been parked for a while.

Driver Health:

Keep extra water and non-perishable food in the cab; dehydration and malnourishment can cause weakness, dizziness, confusion, sluggishness, fainting and more.
Use sun sleeves, window covers, sunglasses and protective clothing in daylight to avoid the deceptive winter glare.
Be wary of seasonal affective disorder, a common ailment in which reduced sunlight negatively affects mood and other mental health issues.

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Next Weeks Is The Operation Safe Driver Enforcement Blitz

admin — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:42:31 +0000

Once again it’s time for Operation Safe Driver, the CVSA sponsored safety blitz. The weeklong program this year will run from October 18^th through October 24^th.

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Why Plates and Placards must be on the truck

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:09:12 +0000

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 vehicle because it is cold outside, be aware that the result of this decision may be that you go through a complete driver and vehicle safety inspection, and you may receive CSA points in addition to being delayed.
If you elect NOT to display one placard on each side of your vehicle so that it is visible at 50 feet as the law requires, be aware that this decision on your part may well result in a complete driver and vehicle safety inspection, and a delay and CSA points may well be in your future.
The little things are critical, and they are generally pretty simple and easy to observe.
An MTI driver was fined $290 last week, and required to pay an 18 year old ticket. The officer told this driver that had he displayed placards and a plate he would not have been stopped at all.
It is simple cause and effect.

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Roadside Inspections

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 16:00:32 +0000

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 you have any questions.

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Snow on top of trucks

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:29:01 +0000

At least three states have a law on the books that could be expensive for drive away drivers.
PA, MA, and CT all have a statute that requires that a commercial driver “broom off” the top and hood of the commercial vehicle he is bringing into the state, to be operated on interstate highways.
The rationale is that the sheet of snow on a box truck or semi-trailer roof could slide off and blind the motorist next to or behind the commercial truck; similarly, snow on a truck cab roof could slide down blinding the truck driver- and possibly causing a collision.
State police will distinguish between new snow which has fallen on the commercial vehicle as it travels state highways and old snow which has previously collected and may pose a danger as it may have solidified into an icy mass with destructive power. CT and MA will ticket drivers if weather is clear and the vehicle being driven is snow-covered; PA does not distinguish on the basis of weather; they cite all vehicles which are snow-covered, and from which the driver has not removed the snow cover.

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New 2015 Driver Referral Program

admin — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 19:31:26 +0000

Effective 2/9/15 Any new driver you refer to Mamo Transportation who leases onto the company could earn YOU $750. Check out our new Driver Referral Program on our website.

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Call dispatch daily

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:11:39 +0000

We know that everyone gets busy and you are on the road and trying to concentrate on delivering a truck but our customers want to know where their trucks are. Please make sure you make every effort to call in and update dispatch with your location by 10 a.m. daily. Not only does this let dispatch and our customers know where you are but it also gives us most of the day to locate your next truck if you are not already set up for your next run. Besides, we like to hear from you!

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CSA Points—Do you know your score?

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:42:59 +0000

Do you know your CSA Score? Every time you get stopped by the D.O.T. and get inspected, you get a grade. A perfect inspection is what you want!!!! You will get a $50 check mailed to you along with Zero CSA points for that inspection!!!! The lower your CSA points, the better off you are!!!! The higher your CSA points, the more likely you are to get a very thorough and lengthy inspection the next time you get stopped. Please call the safety department at extension 7903 to find out your current CSA points!!!!!

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Winter Driving

admin — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:16:02 +0000

Hello. Just want to remind everyone that winter driving can be tricky but slowing down and taking your time can go along way to prevent issues. We always recommend that if you do not feel comfortable with conditions that you stop, take a break and discuss your issues with dispatch. We never want to see anyone in a dangerous situation. Thank you for being our business partner!

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Sharing the Road with Snowplows

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:03:39 +0000

In addition to all the things we already know about winter driving: check weather before driving each day; run on low beams to increase visibility; slow down; increase your following distance; DO NOT use cruise control; and pull off to a safe place if conditions are too hazardous to drive safely; there is the special concern of sharing the highways with snow plows.

Because they are removing snow and spreading sand or salt, snow plows move more slowly than the other vehicles on a highway. A commercial driver should remain 5 or 6 car lengths behind a snow plow – to avoid possible rear end collisions and to protect the vehicle you are driving from damage caused by the materials been thrown onto the road.

NEVER drive next to a snow plow: a snow plow will shift sideways if it hits a snowpack or drift – and could shift into your vehicle.

NEVER drive through white out conditions caused by swirling snow around a snow plow.

If you MUST PASS a snow plow, make sure you do so in a safe, clear passing area clear of snow and ice. As plows are wider than other vehicles – and portions of the plow and blade extend out further than the vehicle itself – it is essential that you accommodate for the extra width and complete your pass with the best space cushion possible to the side.

Your job on the highway is made safer by snow plows, if we remember these rules for operating with them.

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