Category: Safety

We all have something that inspires us to do what we do. What drives you? What is important to you? Is it your family, friends, pet, hobby, or favorite pastime? Because of your WHY, It’s essential to prioritize safety for yourself and the motoring public by operating safe equipment in a safe manner.

Earn a $200 bonus on your settlement when you complete the What’s Your Why? Safety Campaign activities! Be sure to complete the campaign materials by November 30, 2023! Click the link to see more information about our campaign:

What’s Your Why? Campaign.pdf

Campaign Materials:

You can find all of these training videos in ProTread.

• Parking Lots
• Pro-Defense – HDT – Evaluating Space
• Pro-Defense – HDT – Essential Planning
• Pro-Defense – HDT – Navigating Hazards
• Safely Raising & Lowering Landing Gear
• Pro-Defense – HDT – An Approach to Safe Driving
• Heavy Duty – IBT Construction Zones
• Rear End Collision Avoidance
• Submit a photo of your WHY to your Driver Manager

How To Access ProTread:

http://www.ititrains.com/

Enter User ID: (driver number)

Enter Site ID: 700120

OR

Download the Pro-Tread App on your mobile device and complete the training on the mobile-friendly app.

Please make sure you scan in all your paper logs! We need this information not only for compliance, but also in order to figure out our IFTA taxes.

From ORBCOMM, attached is a Malfunction Extension given by the FMCSA.

This extension allows drivers using ORBCOMM’s BT 504 platform to continue utilizing a Paper Record of Duty Status beyond the normal 8-day malfunction period specified in 49 CFR 395.8. This extension allows drivers to legally maintain a Paper Record of Duty Status through September 29, 2023, which is when we are aiming to have drivers switched back on to their ELD.

To utilize the extension and remain compliant, please ensure your drivers adhere to the following conditions:

• Keep a copy of the Extension Letter in each vehicle.
• If a driver is stopped for a roadside inspection, they must present the Extension Letter to the Enforcement Officer.  

ORBCOMM Malfunction Extension Letter.pdf

Did you know that Marvin Keller pays for your DOT Recertification?

When it’s time to renew your DOT physical, your appointment needs to be scheduled with one of our partner providers, which are located in Decatur, IL, Effingham, IL, and Mattoon, IL. Marvin Keller will pay for your recertification. Your DM will work with you on getting you to one of those locations.

What to take to the DOT physicals appointment:

If you have sleep apnea: CPAP compliance reports from the last 30 days or longer if you have been prescribed a CPAP device.

If you are diabetic: a hemoglobin A1C lab report from your treating physician or caregiver performed in the three months prior to your DOT exam.

If you have been prescribed Warfarin/Coumadin: please provide current International Normalized Ratio (INR) test results.

If you have a history of a condition that might lead to impaired consciousness: All medical documentation related to the condition. In certain cases, a Skill Performance Evaluation may be required.

If you have a history of heart disease, stroke, and/or cardiac-related health issues: All medical documentation related to these conditions. An echocardiogram, stress test, or other related testing results may be required depending on FMCSA regulations or advisories.

If you have been diagnosed with a behavioral/mental related condition: A letter from your treating MD stating that you may safely operate a motor vehicle.

Below are the steps for connecting your phone to the Bluetooth in your truck:

1. First, when you turn on your truck, make sure your radio is also turned on by holding the “power” button and that your Bluetooth is turned on within your smart phone.
2. Next, hold down the “Bluetooth” button found in the top left corner and it will say “Add Phone”
3. Then press on the “Volume Knob” to activate the Bluetooth (it will search for your device)
4. In your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select your vehicle from the list of options.
5. Confirm the pin code shown on the phone matches the code on the truck radio. 
6. Then you should be paired and ready to roll handsfree.

This information can also be found in the Resource Library whenever you may need it. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

This a friendly reminder of the regulations to follow regarding Personal Conveyance Status and Split Sleeper Berth Provision!

PERSONAL CONVEYANCE POLICY

You must notify your Driver Manager and note the reason in your ELD remarks when using Personal Conveyance

• If completely ran out of time getting loaded/unloaded, PC may be used to travel to the nearest reasonable safe location to obtain the required rest after loading or unloading
• Moving a CMV at the request of a safety official during the driver’s off-duty time.
• The truck is being used to go from a home terminal i.e. (Sullivan, Effingham, Decatur, Kankakee) to home or vice versa.
• Personal conveyance is permitted up to one hour of travel time from the terminal to home.
• You cannot use your truck for personal conveyance to go from your home to get a load at a customer.

SLEEPER BERTH PROVISION

The sleeper berth provision allows property-carrying drivers to split their 10-hour off-duty period when the following requirements are met:

• One off-duty period (whether in or out of the sleeper berth) is at least 2 hours long, and
• The other involves at least 7 consecutive hours in the sleeper berth
• Both periods added together must equal at least 10 hours
• When paired, neither time period counts against the 14-hour driving window
• 8-hour sleeper-berth period by itself can no longer be excluded from the 14-hour driving window

Updates to Hours of Service Rules.pdf

This information can also be located in the Resource Library whenever you may need it.