Using cellphones or other devices while driving has proven to be deadly. Cellphone use during driving is very prevalent on our roads today. In fact, at any given time throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers are attempting to use their cellphones while behind the wheel of an automobile. Smartphones have made it easy for us to stay connected at all times, but that can pose serious safety risks if someone decides to check his or her text messages, emails phone calls, or any other mobile applications while driving. The National Safety Council reports that cell phone use while driivng leads to 1.6 million crashes each year. In the U.S. in 2018, over 2,800 people were killed and an estimated 400,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. (According to the CDC) Nearly 330,000 injuries occur each year from accidents caused by texting and driving. 1 out of every 4 car accidents in the United States Is caused by texting and driving. Texting while driv... » Read more

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Posted 11/15/21 08:02:00 AM

One of our drivers recently witnessed 2 people almost getting hit by a car while trying to cross at a cross walk on the U of M Campus. A semi driver pulled up tight to the cross walk and was letting the people cross and since the semi pulled up to close to the cross walk, this created poor visability for the car driving up the cross walk and the car could not see the people crossing and almost hit them. If you are in a truck and stopping at a cross walk, please stay back from the crosswalk to allow good visability for other vehicles and pedestrians.... » Read more

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Posted 11/08/21 07:40:42 AM

We are seeing more and more vehicles running red lights. Even if you have a green light, always look both ways to check and see if somebody is going to come through the intersection even if the light has been green for a long time, always check. Assume that someone is going to run the red light and take the necessary precautions. ... » Read more

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Posted 11/01/21 07:07:13 AM

Please be aware of equipment blind spots while on job sites or at dump sites. Always make eye contact with the operator or truck driver before walking up to the piece of equipment or truck and make sure that they see you. ... » Read more

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Posted 09/30/21 04:20:00 PM

-Safety Glasses or Safety Sun Glasses are to be worn 100% of the time when tarping and untarping boxes or anytime bungee cords are being used. Regular Inspection of Tarps: Inspect grommets, area near grommet, and seams. Inspect Grommets for rust and make sure grommet is secured within tarp fabric. If you have a bad grommets, you could be exposed to bungee cord hazards or you may loose debris while driving down the road.  Remove the tarp or bungee cords from service and throw away if they are defective. Tarp Bungee Cord Hazards:... » Read more

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Posted 09/27/21 08:15:24 AM