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June 2019

What to expect from Roadcheck 2019The best way to prepare for your next roadcheck is to know what to expect. If you have gone through a roadcheck before, this will be simple. Just keep in mind what was checked and remember to make sure all of those elements stay in proper condition!

If you have not gone through a roadcheck, just know that a majority of inspections are level 1 inspections. The parts of your truck that will be inspected during a level 1 include:• All sides of tractor and trailer• Tires, wheels, rims, and hubs• Proper load securement• Major safety components• Brakes• Lights

ROADCHECK BLITZJUNE 4-6

(2019, May). How to Prepare for Roadcheck2019. Retrieved from http://atbs.com

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HAVE THE APPROPIATE PAPERWORK

• Make sure it’s organized and know where it is

• A few of the documents you should have ready are:

• CDL• Medical Certificate• Record of Duty Status• DVIR• Periodic Inspection

Reports• Shipping Papers• Vehicle Inspection

CertificateHaving these documents is just as important as having your truck and trailer in order. Failure to prove you are in possession of these documents will result in violations and time off of the road

KEEP YOUR TRUCK WELL MAINTAINEDA good pre-trip inspection will ensure there aren’t any problems. This will not just make sure you are able to pass a roadcheck but it will also make sure you are safe on the road.A few things to make sure you check during each pre-trip are:• Under the hood (engine, hoses, wiring)• Tires• Tread Depth• Brakes• Tire Pressure

COMPLY WITH ALL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

• During Roadcheck2018, 43.7% of driver violations were caused by the inability to follow the HOS regulations.

• In order to avoid any ELD violations, make sure your device is functioning properly. If the device is malfunctioning, make sure you have a copy of the user manual, instruction sheet, and a supply of blank ‘records of duty’ sheets.

(2019, May). How to Prepare for Roadcheck2019. Retrieved from http://atbs.com

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Tips For a Clean Inspection

6/4 Jarrett CMulticorr – 1 year

6/15 Larry BBPL – 14 years

6/30 Bobby CPerfetti – 5 years

Drivers celebrating an anniversary can send in a lunch receipt for reimbursement

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6/3 Tony P-BPL6/4 John S-Central Steel6/5 Jeff S-BPL6/9 Jim H-Central Steel6/11 Justyn G-Multicorr6/13 Ed G-Pierre6/13 Ross R-BGR6/14 EC C-Floater

6/15 Jim B-Deceuninck6/16 Brian B-Kamps 6/19 Denzel Y-Kamps KY 6/19 Jarrett C-Multicorr 6/19 Rusty I-Kamps Lou6/21 Brad S-Floater6/25 Josh T-Hammer

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Andy P -Wyandot

Andy and Lucien will

receive a $100 gift card!

Lucien C –Duro Bag

During National Candy Month the National Confectioners Association will showcase the industry’s contribution to national and local economies. With more than 55,000 employees in facilities across all 50 states, candy companies represent a significant employer in many regions across the country. Our industry also indirectly supports an additional 400,000 jobs in areas like retail, agriculture, and transportation. Every new job in our industry helps support an additional seven jobs in related industries. Representing $35 billion in retail sales, candy is

a significant sector for retailers. (2019, June). Mark Your Calendars: June is National Candy Month. Retrieved from http://candyusa.com

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May Roadside Inspection Results:

• Greg D – Multicorr – 5/6/19 – equipment/overweight• Bobby C – Perfetti – 5/13/19 – missing mud flap • Greg D – Multicorr – 5/15/19 – equipment • Steve F – BPL – 5/19/19 – CLEAN• Sean H – BPL – 5/22/19 – equipment• Richard P – Hammer – 5/22/19 – equipment/ELD

Our score for unsafe driving is holding steady but does remain slightly above the threshold. We must work on this by getting as many CLEAN inspections as we can! Thank you Steve for the ONLY clean inspection this month!!

Our score for Maintenance is started to rise and creep up, this is why a good Pre-Trip Inspection is so important!

This is all you!!!! There is not much we in the office can do to reduce our CSA scores, we are depending on all of you to maintain your equipment and be safe!!!!

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insurance card???

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