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| Pre Trip Inspection Checklist |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
| 3 Reasons To Do A Pre Trip Inspection:
1. It is the law. 2. Costly vehicle breakdowns on the road may be prevented. 3. Third, and most important, accidents will be avoided.
Pre-trip inspections do not take a lot of time - the few minutes that are spent are a positive investment in safety. A pre trip inspection should be completed every stop, every [More] |
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| How to Avoid Rollovers |
| Tuesday, July 6, 2010 |
| Click here for the full color brochure.
What causes a rollover? Driver Factor
Entered curve at excessive speed
Accelerated through curve
Did not anticipate sharpness of curve
Not aware of tractor/trailer limitation
Steered truck on to soft shoulder
Drifted off road & abruptly counter steered
Did not comply with speed advisory Note: speed [More] |
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| Click here for 2nd Quarter Safety Award Winners |
| Monday, June 28, 2010 |
| Congratulations to the winners of the 2nd Quarter Safety Awards.
With each passing year our drivers prove to be some of the safest on
the open road. Thank you for your dedication!
Pictures coming soon!
One Year Jonathan Bowen Willie Davidson Wadell Henry Timothy Hicks Kenneth Johnson Steven Lear Dorian Lominchar James Mabon Lawrence Mitchell Douglas [More] |
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| 72 hour Roadside Blitz - June 8, 9, 10, 2010 |
| Wednesday, May 19, 2010 |
| The 72 hour Roadside Blitz is coming up June 8, 9, and 10. During this time there will be a nationwide increase in both roadside and fixed site inspections. Every driver should expect to be checked at least once during these days.
Last years top five violations nationwide were:
Log Violation (General form and manner) 231,212 violations & 460 [More] |
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| CSA 2010 - Fatigued Driving May 2010 |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2010 |
| As was discussed in the CSA 2010 Presentations the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) soon to be implemented Comprehensive Safety Analysis (CSA) 2010 program will utilize a new Safety Management System (SMS) to assess the on-road performance of motor carriers and drivers for a 24- and 36-month period. Scores will be calculated in seven [More] |
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| DOT News Alert - Texting While Driving |
| Thursday, February 18, 2010 |
| Penalties of up to $2,750 for texting while driving
What about Qualcomm?
Section 390.17 of the FMCSRs applies to
electronic devices that send and receive text messages.
Tango’s Policy:
Drivers must never use any distracting devices
in the cab of the truck unless the truck is
parked in a safe place,
out of gear, and
the [More] |
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| Don't Slip, Trip, and Fall - February 2010 |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2010 |
| Safety Tips
It's important that individuals recognize the hazards of slippery surfaces. Here are helpful hints from winter-safety experts that will reduce the risk of falling when slippery conditions exist:
• Wear boots or overshoes with soles. Avoid walking in shoes that have smooth surfaces, which increase the risk of slipping.
• Walk [More] |
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| Tango’s Safety Moment July 2009 |
| Sunday, July 5, 2009 |
| Each month our safety department features a safety topic to help our teammates stay current with the trucking industry. Tango welcomes feedback about our safety issues. If you have comments about a topic or suggestions for an upcoming Safety Moment, please e-mail dcross@tangotransport.com. Cell phones have forever changed our lives. Thanks to the cell [More] |
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