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Help your drivers stay safe this summer


Summer’s return brings seasonal challenges to our nation’s
roadways. Peak travel months put added stress on transportation
networks and an aging infrastructure, and truckers—simply by
driving more than other people—deal with more than their share
of on-the-road issues. Fortunately, you and your drivers can work
together to help mitigate many of these frustrating and sometimes
dangerous issues.

THE FIRST STEP TO DEALING WITH ANY PROBLEM IS
UNDERSTANDING WHAT CAUSES IT. LET’S LOOK AT
WHAT MAKES SUMMER DRIVING DIFFERENT.

• More drivers. In terms of pure numbers, more people spend
more time driving in summer than at any other time of year.
Many of these drivers are teens, working summer jobs or
simply enjoying their school-free months by hitting the road.
Vacation and recreational driving is also more common. More
motorcycles are out, too. And of course, generally cheaper
fuel further encourages more travel.

• More inexperienced drivers. While it’s easy to assume teens
are the most inexperienced drivers on the road, they’re not
alone. Otherwise competent, experienced adults can get
into trouble when driving an RV or towing a trailer they
aren’t used to. It’s pretty unlikely either group would react
to adversity as well as the average professional trucker.
Inexperienced or distracted drivers also tend to overlook
motorcycles more frequently than larger vehicles, often
leading to quick stops—or worse.

• More gridlock. Summer is construction season, and orange
barrels can lead to red brake lights—sometimes suddenly.
As more drivers take to the road during the summer, it’s only
natural for congestion to follow. Getting off the interstates
is sometimes no better, with walkers, runners, and bicyclists
sharing less-traveled roads.

SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR DRIVERS
• Plan ahead. Whenever you can, schedule your departure
and arrival times to avoid places and times prone to congestion.
Just as you’d avoid making a delivery on restaurant row
near noon, stay away from routes that connect to vacation
hotspots on Friday afternoons. Familiarize yourself with
data-driven websites and apps that can help you avoid
construction zones. These resources have become almost as
common as online sources of weather information—which,
by the way, you should also check regularly.
While we encourage you to take advantage of technology
that can help make your job safer and easier, we also want
to stress the importance of never using these resources
behind the wheel.

• Drive carefully. Expect other drivers to get impatient when
traffic is bad. They may follow too closely or linger in blind
spots. When following drivers with out-of-state plates, be
on the lookout for signs of hesitation, sudden swerves, or
quick braking at exits—particularly in states where roads
and ramps are configured differently than in other parts of
the country. When passing a car or truck towing a trailer,
take care not to cause sway in your wake or alarm an already
apprehensive driver who’s riding their brakes. Back off when
following, and be careful when passing.

• Maintain your truck. Summer heat causes more blowouts,
so watch your tire pressure. Idling engines get hot, so monitor
your coolant levels.
Take care of yourself as well. Heat isn’t only hard on engines.
It can also cause you to become dehydrated or fatigued
faster than when temperatures are more comfortable.
Maintain your cabin air-conditioning systems, and plan rest
times before and after challenging stretches of road. A short
recovery break is a good investment compared to the cost of
an accident. Finally, remember to watch your hours driven,
and get plenty of rest during off-duty time to maintain
optimum performance.
Avoid distractions. Sometimes it seems like every other
driver on the road is distracted, talking or texting on their
phone. As a trucker, your natural position of height above
other drivers makes spotting others using mobile devices
easier. Our advice is simple: watch out for them—and never
become a distracted driver yourself. We all get it. Summer traffic can be frustrating, and congestion
and delays can cost you time and money. But we all also recognize
the important role you play in making the highways safer during
the busy summer months. By managing the challenges of summer
driving proactively, you and your drivers can help limit the
impact of both nuisances and outright hazards.

What can you expect during this year's CVSA International Roadcheck?
This year, inspectors will pay close attention to anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement.

Although ABS violations will not result in out-of-service orders, a truck's ABS prevents the wheels from locking up or skidding while braking, reducing the risk of collisions and drivers losing control of CMVs.

What to Expect During Roadcheck 2023 ?

In order to pick which trucks would go through a complete inspection, the DMV’s Commercial Vehicle Information Exchange Window (CVIEW) system identifies new rigs with companies that haven’t gone through an inspection before, older companies that are overdue, and trucks working for carriers that have poor safety scores.

Inspectors will be looking for any critical vehicle inspection item violations — including coupling devices, driveline and driveshaft components, steering mechanisms, exhaust and fuel systems, tires, wheels, windshield wipers, lighting systems, and driver's seats — and will place non-compliant vehicles out of service, meaning those trucks cannot be operated until the problematic conditions have been corrected.

Medical Certificate Compliance is a Must-Have

For the past few years, some of the most common violations during roadside inspections have involved valid medical cards.

Per federal law, all interstate drivers operating a vehicle weighing 10,001 pounds or more must have a current medical card. These generally must be updated every two years. Depending on a driver’s health condition, updates are sometimes required more often — which can lead to lapses in renewals, resulting in violations.

The best way to maintain compliance is to ensure that all medical cards are valid, and that drivers with cards due to expire are scheduled for DOT physicals. Just as importantly, audit your driver files regularly to ensure you and each driver you employ has a valid medical card.

You can easily manage this process with automated compliance software that tracks med card expiration dates and any missing driver files.

Be Aware of Potential CDL Violations
To identify drivers’ CDL statuses, be sure to include a check of the Commercial Driver’s License Information System (CDLIS) as part of pre-employment screening. This will identify every state that a driver has held (or holds) a CDL. It’s also important to keep track of CDL expiration dates with an automated driver file management system (such as Foley's software).

Also, be sure to enroll all current drivers in an MVR monitoring program. This will provide immediate notifications of a license suspension or revocation, as well as DUIs, accidents, speeding tickets, or other moving violations.

Get Ahead of FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance Checks

Ahead of this year's Roadcheck, it's important to remember the CVSA has added FMCSA Clearinghouse checks to their roadside inspection list for CDL and CLP drivers. If a driver is pulled over during Roadcheck 2023, inspectors will be looking to verify that the driver doesn’t have any violations in the DOT Clearinghouse that would prohibit them from operating a commercial motor vehicle.

If a violation is found, the driver will be pulled from safety-sensitive functions immediately – and any cargo they're hauling will be stranded until a relief driver can be assigned to complete the run.

Not to mention, you could be at risk of paying $5,833 per Clearinghouse violation the inspector finds you committing. This can be a hefty fine for any company, much less a new entrant or small-to-medium-sized company.

To prepare for potential FMCSA Clearinghouse checks during this year's Roadcheck, you should run limited Clearinghouse queries on your drivers to see if they have any violations in their records. If a limited query reveals there are any violations, you must run a full query within 24 hours. For more information on Clearinghouse queries, click here.

Clearinghouse compliance is easier when a third-party administrator manages your registration and query requirements for you. Foley's automated Clearinghouse compliance software runs pre-employment, annual, and additional driver queries on your behalf to ensure any violations are caught before you're issued an out-of-service order during Roadcheck or a future random roadside inspection.

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
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Access the new April 1, 2023, CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria – anywhere, any time on your mobile device with the CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria app. The app contains the out-of-service criteria; inspection bulletins; real-life photo examples of vehicle, cargo securement and hazardous materials/dangerous goods violations; inspection procedures; operational policies; access to the CVSA Learning portal; and more. https://www.cvsa.org/news/2023-oosc-app/

New 2023 CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria Now Available in the App
https://www.cvsa.org

New 2023 CVSA Out-of-Service Criteria Now Available in the App The app contains the out-of-service criteria; inspection bulletins; real-life photo examples of vehicle, cargo securement and hazardous materials/dangerous goods violations; inspection procedures…

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Dear Drivers,

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced May 16-18 as this year’s International Roadcheck. This year, the focus will be on anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and cargo securement to highlight the importance of those aspects of vehicle safety. As you all know ABS plays a critical role in reducing the risk of collisions by preventing the wheels from locking up or skidding, allowing a driver to maintain control of the vehicle while braking. In addition inspectors will focus on both driver and vehicle safety compliance when it comes to cargo securement.

During inspection of ABS on a commercial motor vehicle, inspectors will:

-Determine whether ABS is required on the vehicle(s).

-Ensure the ABS lamp cycles on and off for all ABS-required vehicles during the diagnostic check.

-Check for indications of an ABS malfunction, such as lamps remaining on during transit.

During inspection of cargo securement on a commercial motor vehicle, inspectors will:

-Ensure spare tires, loads, cargo and dunnage are secured and prevented from falling, blowing, spilling or leaking from the vehicle, or rolling or shifting in transit.

-Confirm there are enough tiedowns for the weight and length of the items being transported.

-Check for defective securement devices (e.g., loose, torn, damaged, bent, knotted tiedowns).

-Inspect anchor points and structures for damage.

-Verify commodity-specific cargo is secured in accordance with the regulations.

https://www.cvsa.org/news/2023-international-roadcheck/

International Roadcheck Is May 16-18 with Emphasis on ABS and Cargo Securement International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume 72-hour inspection and enforcement event where CVSA-certified inspectors in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will conduct inspections of commercial…

~It's the time to reflect on everything in our lives that drives us everyday. Thank you to all of our hardworking men and women - customers, drivers and your families. -Happy Thanksgiving from The RC Zone Team.

Thank you very much Samuel! You're truly what makes this industry special. We wish you the best in life and please stay safe.🤩🥳

**Mr. Samuel, thank you for staying with us over 9 years. Over these years, you have done an admirable job, and I value everything you have done to contribute to our growth. I am delighted and proud to have you not only as part of our team but as part of our family. Your steadfast faith and dedication to this organization are much appreciated. All the best to you and keep up the exceptional work.

Ivo Dimitrov,
President

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~STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK: Mr. Ogy Nikolov, our fine operations manager who uses all of his expertise to manage the day to day operations and driver interactions. Your hard work and determination has come through time after time. We thank you for all that you do and you're greatly appreciated!

Thank you to all of the hard working men and women in trucking. Your hard work and dedication is ever greatly appreciated. -RC ZONE Team!

**STAFF RECOGNITION WEEK: Mr. Jhonny, thank you for everything that you do at the RC Zone. You have truly dedicated yourself and all of your efforts are greatly appreciated. We look forward to your future successes.