Please make sure we are doing pre and post trips on all work vehicles and trailers daily. Fill out the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report every day and turn in weekly. At the end of the day, do not just park the truck without doing a post trip.  Some things to pay close attention are making sure tires at atleast 2/32 tread on both truck and trailers drive tires and atleast 4/32 for steer tires. Make sure tires are inflated to proper PSI. Check all lights. Check fluids. Check leaf springs.  Check for air leaks.  Check Fire extinguisher to make sure it is properly secured and charged. Make sure all tools, equipment, and gas cans are properly secured.... » Read more

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Posted 02/22/21 07:43:52 AM

Please keep your speed under 10 MPH while driving through the yard whether its in a work truck or personal vehicle. Also, be extra mindful when coming out of the parking lot  and turning the corner by the scale with with your personal vehicle or work vehicle. ... » Read more

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Posted 02/15/21 07:04:14 AM

Following too close. When considering the perception and reaction time of 1.5 seconds, less than 2 seconds exists for the driver to see, acknowledge, and act by steering or braking to avoid a crash.  When trucks are following less than a truck length behind another, it’s obviously too close and an easy traffic stop.  Speeding. Most CMV officers would prefer to have a reaso... » Read more

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Posted 02/08/21 07:10:38 AM

Please make sure you are wearing face shields and safety glasses to protect yourself from hazards. The following situations require both face shields and safety glasses to be worn. Using abrasive wheels on grinding and cutting equipment because the wheels can shatter and strike you in the face.  Anytime we are using a chop saw, a faceshield is required to be worn in addition to safety glasses. ... » Read more

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Posted 02/01/21 07:20:12 AM

Please be extra careful when dropping dumpsters on icy driveways. In the past, we dropped a dumpster on an icy driveway that was sloped and the dumpster ended up sliding about 20 feet down the driveway towards the street. We are reminding customers to make sure driveways are clear of snow and ice before we show up but if the driveway is icy and sloped, please be extra careful and check with dispatch if you think there is a chance it could slide. ... » Read more

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Posted 01/25/21 07:59:44 AM