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July Safety MeetingJuly Safety MeetingDOT ViolationsDOT Violations

Unsafe Driving 6 - MonthsUnsafe Driving 6 - Months

• What are our Top Violations?– Speeding – 10 Violations

• 6-10 MPH – 8• 11-14 MPH – 1• 20+ MPH – 1

– Following to Close - 6 Violations– Seat Belt – 3 Violations– Traffic Control – 1 Violation

Unsafe Driving – 6 MonthsUnsafe Driving – 6 Months• How can you prevent these violations

– Slow Down• On a 40 mile trip if you travel 60 instead of 55 you

save maybe 3 minutes. – Is 3 minutes of your time worth +$120 and your

job????

– Increase your following distance• Smith system recommends at least 5 seconds of

following distance• A trucks stopping distance is 100+ yards, a car is

less than ½ that

– Click it or ticket• Seat belts fall under the cardinal safety rules.

– No seat belt can equal fine + 3 suspension

Cargo / Driver Fitness – 6 Cargo / Driver Fitness – 6 MonthsMonths

• What are our Top Cargo Securement Violations?– Straps on Roll Off Boxes – 7 Violations

• No Straps – 4• Loose Straps – 2• Straps past allowed distance – 1

– Unsecured Load Blowing / Falling – 2 violations

• What are our Top Driver Fitness Violations?– No or Expired Medical Certificate - 4

Cargo / Driver Fitness – 6 Cargo / Driver Fitness – 6 MonthsMonths

• How can you prevent these violations (Cargo)– Containers must be strapped at all times

• Straps must be attached on both sides of the container within 6 feet 7 inches (a little over a full arms length)

• Straps must be tight, hand tight is not good enough

– No visible material over the top rail• Visible material should be tapped

• How can you prevent these violations (Fitness)– Know you expiration date of your medical card– Medical cards must be carried anytime operating

a CMV– Follow all restrictions (Glasses, Etc…)

Vehicle Maintenance – 6 Vehicle Maintenance – 6 MonthsMonths

• What are our Top Vehicle Maintenance Violations?– Inoperable Lights – 16 Violations– Brakes Out Of Adjustment – 10 Violations– Tires – 9 Violations– Defective / Inoperable Brakes – 5 Violations– Brake Hose Chaffing – 5 Violations– Fire Extinguisher – 4 Violations

Vehicle Maintenance – 6 Vehicle Maintenance – 6 MonthsMonths

• How can you prevent these violations– Vehicle inspections should be ongoing. After any

stop take the time to do a quick walk around of vehicle.

– Any time trailer / truck goes into the shop ask the mechanics to check the brakes quick

– Check tires• 2/32 Tread on Steers & 4/32 on drives• Check for proper inflation (preferably with a

gauge)

– Take time for the little things• Cleaning lights / reflectors / license plates• Visually check fire extinguisher