Category: Safety

Fatigue Awareness Safety Campaign

$200 bonus paid on your settlement as soon as you complete the below campaign activities. Be sure to complete the campaign material by December 31, 2021! Click the link to see more information about our campaign:

Fatigue Awareness Campaign PDF

Training Material:

• ProTread: Fatigue Management
• ProTread: Hazard Awareness
• ProTread: Skid Control
• ProTread: Spotted Lanternfly Training
• ProTread: Steps to Injury Prevention
• ProTread: Winter Driving

Take the Fatigue Awareness Form

Link: https://forms.gle/covtbi4SmMeuWXB7A

How to Access Training:

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.

To prevent potential DOT violations, here are some step by step instructions on how to send your duty logs from BlueTree:

1. In HOS top left, press the 3 lines and select DOT Roadside Inspection
2. Click Transfer Logs > Click Email Transfer
3. There will be a pre-programed email and is what the mandate requires
4. The officer should then provide a routing code in the comment section.
5. Click transfer to send

If an officer requests you to send your duty logs to them directly, here are some steps to help (It’s not in the DOT Roadside Inspection screen like you might expect):

1. In HOS, click the menu from the left with the 3 lines > Select Duty logs – Graph
2. Press the 3 dots on the top right > Select “Email Logs”
3. The dates default to 8 days back but can be modified if needed.
4. Enter Officer’s email address.

Below are two files including these two different methods on sending your duty logs. They will be placed in the Resource Library under the tag “Driver.” That away you can always go back to it in case you might need it.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Author: Amanda McKee

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the TCA’s (Truckload Carriers Association) 40^th Annual Safety & Security Division Meeting in St. Louis, MO.

The event brings truckload safety professionals together to discuss problems, share ideas and seek solutions to make our businesses better and our roads safer.

During the conference, I had the opportunity to hear several great presenters including Drivers, Trainers, Safety Professionals and Industry Attorneys.

In addition to the educational sessions, I was able to meet with several vendors and learn about the latest products and services for our industry.

I was able to take away several ideas on how to continue to develop our safety program.

I met with a technology company that offers a service that identifies where our greatest risks are and assists with developing training plans to prevent accidents. There are so many aspects of safety, and being able to identify the highest risks allows us to focus our time in those areas.

One Trainer shared his experiences training Drivers on the new safety features that many trucks are equipped with today. This provided insight on how we can better prepare Marvin Keller Drivers for their experience in a new truck. During his presentation, the Trainer stressed how important it is to understand how the safety systems work and to strive to stay one step ahead of them so the technology doesn’t have to be used. He did admit that learning the new features took some time to get used to, however, he stated it has made him a safer driver.

I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to connect with so many people who have been in the industry for years and are so passionate about safety. There are many great trucking companies committed to the safety and security of everyone on the roadway.

Check Out Our Current CSA Scores

Click here to see our CSA trend over the last 12 months

Click here to see our current fleet CSA Violations

Last month we saw a 1% increase in our Unsafe Driving score due to a speeding violation. We also saw a 1% increase in our HOS Score. We received three hours of service violations in May including general form and manner – failing to enter load information and update trailer numbers in BlueTree as well as certifying logs.

Our Vehicle Maintenance score decreased by 7% and is currently the lowest I have seen at 11%! This is a reflection of the professionalism and dedication to safety by the entire Marvin Keller Team. Our commitment shows through conducting thorough inspections on the equipment, reporting any defects and resolving issues before heading out on the road.

Keep up the great work and stay safe!