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Driver & Rookie of the Month

Message From Our Leadership

Celebrating Your Success

Top Fleets and Anniversaries

Celebrating Our Drivers

Turkey Burn Challenge and Wellness Tips

Food for Thought

Safety Tips

Driver Communications

New MeltonKnights

Get Involved

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IN THIS ISSUE

S.A.F.E.

Driver Reminders

Our Melton Community

How to Prepare for Winter

drive4melton Drive4MeltonOur Driver of the Month is Rick Legue!

Rick has been a professional driver for over 20 years and joined the Melton family nearly 12 years ago. Before his career in trucking, Rick served in the Army for 10 years, was a CNC Machinist, and even owned his own campground.

When asked what separates Melton from other companies, Rick credits the

people he works alongside. He says, “I get to work with some of the best. Having a

company owner that is driver-oriented makes a difference.”

As one of our Ambassadors of the Road, Rick is always willing to share his knowledge with our new Melton drivers. With such extensive experience in trucking, Rick’s advice to new drivers is simple and to the point. He says “Deliver and pickup early and get the job done as quickly and safely as possible.”

When Rick is not on the road, he enjoys camping in his RV with friends and family. He says, “I would love to give a shout-out to my Mom, Rose, to my daughter and grandkids, and to all the people that I give a hard time and tease!” - The Investigator

Driver of the MonthRick Legue

Matthew Lanig

Date of Hire: 05/15/2018Fleet: 12Truck #: 10018

Quote: “Manage your time.”

Rookie of the Month

Hello Melton Drivers,

I would like to start by giving a shout out to our Driver of the Month, Rick Legue, and Rookie of the Month, Matthew Lanig. Thank you both for your outstanding work!

As for an update on business, freight is strong and trucks are staying busy! Remember that winter weather is fast approaching, so please be prepared. Below-freezing temperatures have arrived, and snow and ice accumulations are creating hazardous conditions for drivers. Please be very careful when working and driving in the winter weather. Stay safe, warm, and pay attention to the forecasts, as conditions can change very quickly.

With the temperatures falling, it’s time to think about diesel fuel anti-gel or winter diesel fuel treatment. If the ambient temperatures are 25 degrees or lower, it’s time to treat the fuel with anti-gel. There are many brands of anti-gel or winter diesel fuel treatment available, so it’s crucial that you follow the instructions on the label when adding this product to your fuel tanks. Its best to add the anti-gel while you are filling the tanks because it helps mix the anti-gel and fuel together.

Trip planning is your best protection against diesel fuel gelling up. Remember that you could load in warm weather and deliver in a very cold area. Here are a few tips for keep in mind this winter:

• Check the weather on your driving route. • Always have anti-gel with you. • Treat the fuel BEFORE it gets below 25 degrees.

All the Melton terminals have anti-gel, so get some while you’re there. If you don’t have any, call Outside Repair (918-779-6679) and they will assist you.

We are seeing an increase in idle time on trucks that don’t have an APU. If you do not have an APU on your truck, you still need to turn the truck off. While this is expected to a point, there are some trucks that have excessive idle and those drivers need to work on turning the truck off just a few extra hours a day. We don’t want you to freeze or overheat, but there are times when you can shut the engine off to help lower the idle percentage to a reasonable point. For example, you should be turning the engine off when fueling, away from the truck, and during pre or post trip inspections.

Just a few hours a day will make a huge improvement in your overall idle percentage and it will also help lower the chance of the dreaded ‘Check Engine’ lights coming on. High idle time causes the emission system to work extra hard. The lower the idle percentage, the better the system works.

In conclusion, I would like to wish all of our drivers a safe and productive month. We appreciate your hard work and dedication to our great company.

Jeff RobinsonSenior Vice President of Maintenance

Message From Our Leadership How to Prepare for Winter

02 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Message From Our Leadership 15 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | MDLIVE: Flu Season

Our Melton Community Celebrating Your Success

14 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Our Melton Community 03 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Celebrating Your Success

Driver Kudos

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Kudos to driver Robert Clark 10402 for his knowledgeable and positive impression he made on a customer of ours. The customer said that Robert was one of the kindest drivers they have met and was incredibly attentive to their safety standards. Thank you, Robert, for your professionalism!

Kudos to our professional drivers out on the road for making such a positive impact! We received a call from a driver working for another company complimenting how kind and courteous a Melton driver was in giving up his parking spot at a busy truck stop. Thank you to all of our drivers representing Melton so proudly!

Kudos to William Scott Martin 11238 for being so professional and arriving early at a customer of ours in California. He made such an impact they made sure to give us a follow-up call to let us know about his outstanding attitude. Thanks for representing Melton so well, William!

A big shout out to Robert Clark 10402 for receiving a compliment from a customer stating the he was “extremely knowledgeable, pleasant to deal with, and one of the nicest drivers they have ever met.” Way to go, Robert!

Keith Ryder 10498 received special compliments from a shipper who called to let us know that they appreciate his professionalism and cheerfulness. Thank you for all you do, Keith!

We always appreciate early deliveries and Andy Coats 11702 is just one of many that we received kudos for his hard work from a customer. They stated that they were really impressed with Andy’s ability to make the appointment early and his nice work with the load.

Our local dispatch group in Tulsa sends kudos to Bryan Cummins 11152 for his willingness to pick up a load going to Laredo on short notice. We appreciate your help and that you did it all with a smile and a great attitude!

Thank you to Omar Colchado 11198 for your outstanding service to one of our customers! They let us know that the job was done professionally and safely!

Kudos to Anthony Hamilton 11934 for a great job on securing and tarping a load of steel! Another driver called in to let us know that his work was skillfully and safely done. Great job, Anthony!

Natalie Burt and Meyon Daniels, two of our Territory Account Managers, would like to send a special thank you to Alex Madrid 9772! They said that he did an amazing job in delivering a load safely and on time. Thank you, Alex!

Kudos to John Sabal 11332 for his amazing representation of Melton Truck Lines at a consignee. They made sure to call in and let us know how great our drivers are! Thank you, John, for making Melton more successful!

Thank you, Carlos Ramirez 10632, for your help in getting a load delivered coming right off of hometime. We appreciated your preparedness in being ready so quickly and for doing so with such a great attitude. Your hard work does not go unnoticed!

A customer called to compliment driver Coleman Maynard 11942! They said that he did an excellent job tarping his load and represented Melton very professionally. Way to go, Coleman!

Kudos to Joshua Spring 10612 for stopping to help a driver from another company on a shifted load. We appreciate you, Joshua!

Eli Hopkins 10774 sends a shout out to John McCauley 11264 for a jumpstart that would have left him waiting for a long time otherwise. Thanks, John, for being a great team member!

Thank you to every Melton employee that works hard to keep us going. This is what makes Melton great!

We love it when our drivers and employees notice each other doing a great job. We appreciate all of our drivers, but it is great to see other drivers show their appreciation. When you see a driver or office employee going above and beyond, let us know on Facebook or send an email to kennedy.ruley@meltontruck.com.

Jim Johnson has reached the outstanding goal of one million miles with Melton. His DM, Katrina Cromartie and his first DM with Melton, Dustin Dennis, joined him for a few photos!

James Blaydoe is celebrating one million miles with Melton! His Driver Manager, Carolyn Orr, joined him for this photo.

Congratulations to Bobby Gable for achieving Ambassador status! Dustin Dennis and Angie Buchanan joined him for a photo.

Larry Wolford is celebrating yet another diamond added to his ring for 8

years of accident-free miles!

Jason Corino accomplished one million miles with Melton is riding in a new

Ambassador truck! Congratulations, Jason!

James Tinnin has attained Ambassador status and chose a gold Ambassador truck!

His DM Tony Smith is pictured with him.

Melton driver Albert Adams has reached the amazing feat of 20 years of safe driving! Congratulations, Albert, and thank you for being such an amazing, safe-minded driver out

on the road!

Elvin Rockey is riding in a new custom truck with his puppy passenger! His DM, Tony

Smith, took this photo with him!

Charles Barnum received his custom Ambassador truck. Paige Hackman from Driver Relations joined him for a photo.

Bubba Mercer and his dog are ready to hit the road!

David Carmack has achieved Ambassador status! Orientation Supervisor, Russell

Robertson, joined him to celebrate.

A group of our Tulsa office staff took part in the United Way Day of Caring!

Mitchell Martin reached three years of safe driving with us! Congratulations, Mitchell!

04 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Top Fleets & Anniversaries 13 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Driver Reminders

Top Fleets & Anniversaries Driver Reminders

Top Fleets

Anniversaries

Best Expert Fuel Compliance1. Daniel Sibert - Fleet 33 with compliance of 86.66%2. Schenna Tindall - Fleet 20 with compliance of 84.60%3. Lisa Aleshire - Fleet 09 with compliance of 80.83%Entire fleet compliance was 77.00%

1. Paul Marquez - Fleet 30 with an average of 6.55 MPG2. Tony Smith - Fleet 18 with an average of 6.53 MPG3. Kaitlyn Grim - Fleet 29 with an average of 6.52 MPGEntire fleet average was 6.40 MPG for August

Best Average M.P.G.

New HiresShawn Ross – Service TechnicianPhil Johnston – Service TechnicianJoe Chavez – Local Dispatch Laredo

Luis Casarez - Trailer Mechanic LaredoSara Stepchinski - Special Accounts Coodinator Conexus Miriam Callen - Marketing Associate

Deborah GreenDaniel OcasioKristi WeathersMelissa StephanChristopher PattersonLamar DeggesMichael TuckerScott StephanDan TaylorChris ForisterJames MonclairJohn WhiteShawn DavisDuane CousinsKevin VangMichael DukesKen ConatserBrandon NorrisEric ShawJesus ArellanoLisa AleshireJennifer BenitezKevin HarrMarilyn SurberVictor GarciaAmoye OnesirosanBrian RogersCharles BassDerek Swift

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Karsten LeakKenneth PhillipsKevin MeagherKevin PadeoKevin McCurryKhary MarionLance MoffattLeaman RomigLex CopelandMadden FiskeMark WilsonMelvin WatchmanMichael LewisMiriam DelgadoNicholaus JordanPatrick BrownRafael Diaz-RamirezRafael SanchezRobert BaxterRobert HoverRodrick HodgesSean DowdyShane HanksSkylar GreekVance ParengitWilliam Jones

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After 3 years with Melton, you will receive a custom jacket and truck decal. Drivers with 3 years safe who meet all qualifications also receive a profit sharing bonus.

Promotions

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M.A.C. Promotion Extended to Nov. 30th!

Jared Roye – Account Manager Conexus Alex Bourgeois – Account Manager Conexus Terran English – Account Manager Conexus William Shelton – Service TechnicianMichael Moua – Trailer Mechanic Brian Toste – Local Driver Laredo Monica Lopez – Field Recruiter

Erica Ty – Special Services CoordinatorKalen Reimer – Inside Sales RepresentativeAbby Lickteig – Credit AnalystSkylar Greek – Recruiting SpecialistChristopher Vargas – Recruiting SpecialistSarah Purdy – Recruiter Lizzy Olstroem – Safety Specialist

With the introduction of our new PRIDEPerformance Scorecard in 2018, wehave now made viewing your scorecardan option in the Transflo app!

Along with revewing your currentscorecard, you will be able to view apoints breakdown sheet and detailedvideos about each category of thescorecard in the new menu area.If you have questions, the “Contactthe Scorecard Experts” tab also givesyou the contact information for eachscorecard expert at the top.

How to view your scorecard:

1. Open your Transflo App2. Click on “Driver Resources”3. Scroll to the bottom and tap“PRIDE Performance Scorecard”

View Your Scorecard on the Transflo AppBy: Marilyn Surber - Employee Services Manager

Celebrating Our Drivers

05 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Celebrating Our Drivers

Adam Rehak Addison Meagley Levi Elkins Albert Adams Alex Bauta Alex Madrid Alton Jackson Andrew Corse Anthony Hamilton Antwain Harris Benjamin Fulton Brian Stewart CJ Mosley Charles Britton Christopher Mayer Christopher Wilson Colin Hooper Daniel Padilla Daniel Sieczkarski Daniel Worm Darrell Deering David Hill David Seeden David Simons Dayton Hiles Deanna Hartley Don Earl Donnie McCuddy Doyle Hester Ernest Field Ernest Zeller Francisco VieiraHenry Sanchez Jack Hand Jack Schroeder James Johnson James Bowers James Evans James Halvorsen Jeffrey Bram Jeffrey Granat Jerry McGowan Mike Johnson John Sabal Brad Davis John Ford Johnnie Hoggard Joseph McDiffett Juan Chavez Juleton Jean Louis Keith Ryder

Kevin Lacey Kirk Jewell Kris Stauffacher Larry Haskins Leon Laurion Leon Wert Leonardo Mercer Leslie Johnson Lloyd Cruz Luke Schaberl Mack Williams Manuel Dailey Marvin Geddings Melchor Ramirez Michael Davis Michael Wilcox Michael Livingston Michael Robertson Muritala Tijani Nicholas Sorth Paul Corder Peter Hans Petros Patronas Ramon Evangelista Randolph Schreiner Rick Castleberry Ricky Legue Robert Bird Robert Slaughter Ronald Fields Ron Harrison Ronnie Fowler Royce White Rungy Johnson Russell Lea Samuel Fitzgerald Samuel Pollard Scott Berlin Scott Bronson Steven Jones Terence Mbinowoh Thomas Bell Tom Hoffman Tim Sikes Todd Williams Troy McDowell Vester Lawson Victor Garcia Anthony Brooks Wyn Norsworthy

Top 100 Safe Driver Milestones

Get Involved

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Jail N’ Bail United Way CampaignOur 2018 United Way campaign was a huge success and one of our most popular activities is Jail N’ Bail! For the event, members from each depart-ment submit ‘warrants’ for their chosen VP or manager to enter the jail. A bail amount is set and, if the jail member does not collect their set bail be-fore jail time, they must spend 30 minutes in the jail with no phone access!

In total, we had 14 jailbirds enter the United Way jail and raised $5,233.35! Thank you to all of those who donated and participated in this fun activity!

Road Trainers Program UpdateBy: Joe Wingard and Mai VangWe are looking for energetic and motivated drivers who is interested in extra pay opportunities and shaping the future of Melton! As our Road Trainer fleet grow, we are building professional profiles for each of our trainers. In addition to daily trainer pay, we have a stipend pay of $1,000 student retention bonus. Please welcome our new trainers: Keith Allen, Kenneth George, Debra Lane, Jeremie Dowdy, Ahmed Abdulghany, Steve Pitts, Jerry Calhoun, Jeff Sutterfield, and Josh Pasquale!

If you are interested in this opportunity, reply to Macro 21 and put “Driver Trainer” in the name field. If your Melton work experience meets the pre-qualification, we will contact you for an interview.

Coit McConnell says, “It’s good to see my trainees out here on the road. Thank you buddy for coming and seeing me at the

truck stop!”Daniel Hass trainee, Donnie, did a very good job

tarped it all by himself!Thomas Compton’s student proudly showing off

his first tarped load with Melton!

06 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Breat Cancer Awareness / Healthy Meals 11 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | New Melton Knights

THIS IS WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD. New Melton Knights

We have several levels in our Knight Program to honor your career with Melton. The goal of the Knight Program is to provide all incoming drivers with a path to success and another way for us to show our appreciation for all the hard work you do. The gifts will be distributed to you on the month following your anniversary. The Knight Program is based on tenure; safe driving does not contribute to your classification, although we want everyone to work and drive safely.

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After your first 90 days with Melton, you will receive a hard hat decal.

After 2 years with Melton, you will receive a customized Melton hoodie.

After 1 year with Melton, you will receive a Melton shaving kit/shower bag.

After 6 months with Melton, you will receive a customized silver keychain.

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Join Melton’s Turkey Burn ChallengeBy: Bret Bringham - Wellness Manager

Wellness Tips for a Busy Lifestyle

Melton’s Turkey Burn Challenge is running now until November 22nd! Use our Fitness Tracking App and aim to burn a minimum of 5,000 calories on or before midnight on 11/22/18! (wearables are disabled for this challenge). Be one of the first 50 employees to complete the challenge and you will receivea one-of-a-kind Torque Hoodie!

How to Get our Melton Fitness Tracking App:

• Download the App: Android and iOS Devices • Search “Melton Fitness”• Create your free account by clicking the “SIGN UP” button

and following the steps

How to Sign Up for the The Melton Turkey Burn Challenge:1. Log into your Melton Fitness Tracking app.2. Click on Challenges. The Melton Turkey Burn Challenge logo.3. Click on “JOIN CHALLENGE” and start MOVING!

How to Log Your Activity: 1. Click on “Workouts”2. Click on the + sign in the top right corner.3. Click “Add Workout”4. Select you activity type (or something close to it) and enter your duration.5. Click “Add” in the top right corner – That’s it!!

Sign up TODAY on our Fitness App! The App is available for iOS and Android (FREE) - Search “Melton Fitness” in your app store.

Lack of time is one of the top reasons people cite for skipping daily exercise. No matter who you are or what you do for a living, it seems as if everyone is busier these days. It’s easy to have work, family, social engagements and other responsibilities trump physical activity on the priority list.

If this sounds familiar, you need to get creative to fit in regular physical activity. By making small changes to your routine, it is possible to burn a considerable amount of extra calories, all while building strength and cardiovascular fitness. Here are some of the top research-backed methods to get fit at work—even if you are in front of a computer or pushing paper much of the day.

Fidget: Research has shown even small movements throughout the day add up when it comes to burning calories. This includes everything from walking to the water cooler a couple of extra times a day to getting up and moving around to organize your cubicle. Dubbed “nonexercise activity thermogenesis,” those small, seem-ingly insignificant movements can make all the difference.

Take the Stairs: Simply taking the stairs instead of the elevator each day can help you shed extra weight; you don’teven need to break a sweat. Studies have demonstrated climbing a regular public-access staircase meets the minimum requirements for gaining cardiovascular benefits. While it may take you a couple of extra minutes to reach your desk each morning, you’ll be doing your body good—plus you’ll forego listening to that annoying elevator music.

Park Farther Away: Walking an extra several hundred meters from your car to the office every day can add up in terms of total step count, and research has shown that walking 10,000 steps each day can lead to weight loss. While that may sound like a lot, you’d be surprised by how quickly those steps add up when you’re purposeful about walking more.

By: Bret Bringham - Wellness Manager

07 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Food for Thought

DON’T STOP. YOU’RE IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT.Driver Communications

10 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Driver Communications

October 2018 Nutrition Strategy @ Guckenheimer Inflammation in the Body Your immune system attacks anything in your body that it recognizes as foreign—such as an invading microbe, pollen, or chemical – through inflammation. Intermittent bouts of inflammation directed at truly threatening invaders protect your health.

However, sometimes inflammation persists, day in and day out, even when you are not threatened by a foreign invader. That's when inflammation can become your enemy. Many major diseases that plague us—including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, depression, and Alzheimer's—have been linked to chronic inflammation. Foods that Combat Inflammation

One of the most powerful tools to combat inflammation can come from food. Produce is high in natural antioxidants and polyphenols – protective compounds found in plants. Reducing the risk of inflammation means reducing the risk of chronic disease. To help reduce your risk of illness, include plenty of these anti-inflammatory foods in your diet:

Tomatoes Olive oil Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, and

collards Nuts like almonds and walnuts Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and

oranges Coffee and tea contain polyphenols and other anti-

inflammatory compounds, may protect against inflammation

Inflammation-promoting foods

Not surprisingly, the same foods that contribute to inflammation are generally considered foods to limit, including sodas and refined carbohydrates, as well as red meat and

processed meats. Foods dense in calories can also contribute to weight gain, which is itself a risk factor for inflammation. In several studies, after researchers took obesity into account, the link between foods and inflammation remained, which suggests weight isn't the sole driver. Anti-inflammatory eating

Aim for an overall healthy diet which may not only reduce the risk of chronic disease, but also pay dividends on mood and quality of life. If you're looking for an eating plan that closely follows the tenets of anti-inflammatory eating, consider the Mediterranean diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, fish, and healthy oils. Recipe Corner: Warm Kale & White Bean Dip

Ingredients (makes 4 servings) 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 2 cups frozen kale 1 shallot, thinly sliced ¼ cup white wine 1 garlic clove, minced 15-oz can cannellini beans ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 1 tsp salt, divided Whole grain crackers or bread, for serving

Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large nonstick

skillet. Sauté the shallot over medium-high heat until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper and 1/2 tsp salt and cook 1 more minute.

2. Fold in the kale and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes. Add the white wine and simmer until evaporated, 2 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a small food processor, puree the beans with 1/2 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1/4 cup water until smooth. Add the white bean puree to the kale mixture along with 1/4 cup Parmesan and stir to combine. Top with the remaining cheese.

4. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese has begun to brown. Serve warm alongside whole grain crackers or bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts: Cal 220 Fat 11g Sat Fat 2.5g Carbs 18g Fib 6g Sugar 1g Pro 11g Sod 690mg Chol 5mg

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S.A.F.E.By Rick Vincent, Director of Safety and Driver Training

08 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | Safety Tips 09 | 2018 | Issue: 09 | S.A.F.E.

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Our 2018 Safety Campaign is underway. Please like us on social media so you can keep up with what is going on each month in the Safety Department. We will continue to deliver the required training to you in a number of ways, including hotline messages, daily terminal safety meetings, terminal monitors, online training links, email blasts, QUALCOMM tips, and driver manager reinforcement. Please make sure we have an email address for you so you can receive our weekly Safety email. Remember participating in the training is required and will earn you extra points on your scorecard.

This month we will focus on: Right Hand TurnsWrong Way TurnsFor truck drivers, managing the space around their vehicle is always a priority. Managing that space during right hand turns can be challenging and/or dangerous. A buttonhook turn is one in which the tractor and the trailer are swung wide prior to the turn being made in order to not encroach upon oncoming traffic during the completion of the turn. This maneuver leaves enough space on the passenger side of the truck for traffic to pull into. Additionally, the passenger side of the truck is also the most difficult to see. The use of buttonhook turns should be avoided whenever possible.

The Safer Maneuver - Box TurnsBegin by setting the truck and trailer up as far to the right as possible; ideally, 1-2 feet from the curb/edge of the road. If necessary, stop a few feet before the intersection. When beginning to move again, turn the truck to the left slightly so that it is pointing at the 10:00 position. Pull forward 15-20 feet. Then turn the steering wheel all the way to the right while moving slowly. Look in the right hand mirror and note the position of the front trailer axle. Steer and counter steer to have the front axle trailer tires maintain the same distance from the curb throughout the turn.

Using this maneuver decreases the amount of space needed to make a right hand turn and effectively blocks the inside of the turn preventing traffic from passing you on the right hand side. This reduces the likelihood of being involved a right turn squeeze collision.

Right Hand Turn Rules to Remember

1. Look both ways – Clear your path of travel before beginning the turn. 2. Be Alert – Continue to watch both sets of mirrors and the front of your truck.3. Evaluate oncoming traffic – Be sure the intersection is clear before starting your turn.4. Know your vehicle – Be aware of how much space is needed to safely make a right hand turn.5. Turn Slowly

Bulkheads and X-StrapsBy Pax Rolfe, Safety Generalist

Load securement compliance is a serious matter! With the introduction of CSA, load securement is seeing even more scrutiny. It is mandatory to have two pieces of securement within the first five feet of any section of your load. In addition to that, you can use the following devices to help control forward motion and ensure compliance with DOT regulations.

• Hazard Recognition: The first step to driving safely in the winter is to recognize that cold weather creates unique hazards that must be dealt with effectively each time the truck is operated. Fuel gels when the temperature drops, ice forms on roads, vehicles and systems; especially at night. Blowing snow limits visibility and cold temps can be dangerous. For more information, contact the safety department.

• Prepare for Winter: Pay attention to weather reports and prep the truck and yourself in advance. Add anti-gel when fueling, drain the air tanks nightly, use RainX on windows and mirrors, dry brake drums and shoes at every stop. Have and use warm clothing and trip plan to minimize weather impact. Having some basic tools will help combat ice and snow; a pry bar, an ice scraper, and a broom or shovel to remove accumulation. For more suggestions, contact the safety department.

• Following Distance: Wet, icy, and snowy roads are slick and require increased awareness of driving, weather and traffic conditions. Stopping distance is greatly increased so following distance needs to be doubled to at least 16 seconds. Reduce speed, apply brakes early and softly, don’t use cruise control or jake brakes and be prepared to compensate for other’s mistakes. Having enough space to stop straight ahead is always your best “out.” For more suggestions, contact the safety department.

• Black Ice: Black ice is actually very thin, clear ice that allows the pavement to be seen through it and giving the road the appearance of just being wet. It is extremely dangerous because it is so hard to see and most often occurs at night after a partial daytime thaw. Look for spray from other vehicle’s tires; no spray means that roads aren’t wet, they are icy. Reduce speed and avoid quick, sharp movements of the steering wheel. For more suggestions, contact the safety department.