Wednesday, June 29, 2016Driver On-The-Road Checklist Part 2 Report any suspicious activities to dispatch. Remain particularly observant for suspicious activities in and around refueling locations, railroad facilities, bridges, and tunnels. Keep all tractor/trailer doors and access panels locked and windows rolled up or in a position to be raised rapidly. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 28, 2016Driver On-The-Road Checklist Part 1 When leaving your facility , be aware of any possible surveillance of your facility or your truck. Criminal surveillance often begins at, or within a mile of, your origin. Follow company stopping and parking procedures. Do not leave animals in open trucks unattended. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 27, 2016Driver Pre-Departure Checklist Conduct a safety inspection; inspect tires, brakes, and radiator for damage. Check to ensure that all tractor/trailer access panels/doors are locked and "seals" remain intact/uncompromised. If equipped, check your vehicle electronic tracking system regularly, and notify dispatch when it is not working. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 24, 2016Driver Pre-Departure Checklist Observe the loading of your vehicle. Note suspicious onlookers during the cargo loading and contact law enforcement immediately. Using established communications, ensure that route and immediate staging area appear clear. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 23, 2016DO: Report all accidents, even if you don't believe you are at fault. Even not-at-fault accidents can result in a claim against you that may require a defense. Failing to report the accident promptly can undermine our ability to investigate the claim and defend you. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 21, 2016Do: Exchange insurance and contact information with all other parties involved. Collect witness contact information. Report the accident directly to Northland Insurance as soon as possible by calling our 24-hour claim hotline at (800) 238-5972. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 20, 2016 DO: Contact the police or highway patrol immediately for assistance. Some states require that even minor property damage claims be reported. Take pictured at the accident scene, including all vehicles, property damage, roadway and debris. DON'T: READ MORE >>
Friday, June 17, 2016MYTH# 9 A lap belt offers sufficient protection. FACT The lap and shoulder belt design has been proven to hold a driver securely behind the wheel in the event of a crash, greatly increasing the driver's ability to maintain control of the vehicle and minimizing the chance for serious injury or death. READ MORE >>
Thursday, June 16, 2016MYTH #8 Safety belts aren't necessary for low-speed driving. FACT In a frontal collision occurring at 30 mph, an un-belted person continues to move forward at 30 mph causing him/her to hit the windshield at about 30 mph. This is the same velocity a person falling from the top of a three story building would experience upon impact with the ground. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 15, 2016MYTH #7 A large truck will protect you. Safety belts are unnecessary. FACT: In 2006, 805 drivers and occupants of large trucks died in truck crashes and 393 of them were not wearing safety belts. Of the 217 drivers and occupants who were killed and ejected from their vehicles, approximately 81% were not wearing safety belts. READ MORE >>
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