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2530 Mitchell Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-5592
www.pembertontrucklines.com
Pemberton Truck Lines, Inc.
Driven by the Best
Driven to be the Best
" In order to succeed we
must first believe that we
can."
Nikos Kazantzakis
CSA News
Unsafe Driving Basic decreased from 34% to 31%
Crash Indicator decreased from 73% to 70%
Electronic Logs
We currently have 56 drivers using electronic logs. If you have an interest in
converting to electronic logs contact Debbie @ ext. 167.
Reminders:
If you are using E-logs and have to move from one truck to another please let
Debbie know immediately.
All drivers on E-logs must have a DOT Quick Reference Guide available for
enforcement if requested.
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June 2016
IDLE TALK
10 Tips for Work Zones
The orange signs. . . the flashing lights. . . the cones and Jersey barriers. They’re all signs of spring. They’re
also signs of highway construction season. While safe driving is always important, it’s critical at this time of
year when you’re dealing with changing traffic lanes, reduced speed limits and increased traffic.
Here are 10 tips to help you stay accident-free:
1. Watch the signs. When you see diamond-shaped orange warning signs,
know construction is ahead. Prepare to change lanes and slow down
as required.
2. Slow down. A vehicle traveling 60 mph travels 88 feet per second. If you’re going 60 mph and you pass
a sign
that says “Road Work 1,500 feet,” you’ll reach that work zone in just 17 seconds.
3. Merge safely. Get in the correct lane well in advance.
4. Avoid rear-end collisions. They’re the most common crash in a highway work zone. The best tip:
double your
usual following distance so you have time to safely react to debris, potholes or sudden braking by vehicles
in front
of you.
5. Watch for “zippers”. These are the motorists who zip in and out of slowing trafc, often cutting off large
tractor-trailers. They seldom think about how they are endangering themselves or others by disobeying the
work
zone signs.
6. Look for a agger. A “agger ahead” warning sign is your signal to stay alert. When you reach the agger,
follow his or her directions; you can be cited if you don’t.
7. Be ready to stop. Active road construction sites will be populated with both construction workers and
vehicles,
so pay close attention to any and all movement.
8. Navigate work zones carefully. Projects like painting, road patching and mowing are mobile, which
means
you may not see workers until later in the work zone. Also, when temporary median crossovers are used,
beware
of uneven or sloped road surfaces that can disrupt your truck’s handling and stability.
9. Expect delays. If you know a work zone will be on your route, leave early or use an alternate route so
you can
reach your destination on time.
10. Be patient. Work zones are there to improve the roads for everyone. Keeping calm is the best way to
stay safe.
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April 2016 Safety Awards
The following drivers earned Safe Driving Awards:
6 Years
3 Years
2 Years
Dwayne Myers
Ike Sale
Jermaine Basley
Recent Million Miler Award Recipients
Chester Lawson
Alvin Jones
Michael Hetrick
Paul McCrimmager
Thank You for your commitment to Safety!
Avoiding Slip & Fall Injuries
Most Slip and Fall injuries can be avoided by following a few simple rules:
* THINK about what you are doing and how to do it safely.
Use the 3-Point System when climbing
* Always face inward toward the truck or trailer
* Maintain steps and handholds (keep them clean and in good repair)
* Maintain 3 points of contact (3 of your 4 feet/hands should touch the unit at all times)
* Always climb slowly and cautiously
* Never jump from a tractor, trailer or dock
Climbing is an unavoidable, daily task in the life of a truck driver. Unfortunately, when we do
things on a regular basis, they become routine and we don’t think about what we are doing.
Climbing without thinking almost always results in a Slip and Fall Injury.
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April 2016 DOT Safety Inspections
The following drivers received a $50 bonus for completing a DOT Inspection with no violations:
Allen Lawson
Larrie Williams
James Goodin
Greg Bailes
Joe Peels
Victor Smitherman
David Hurley
Eric Jonson
Keith Freymuth
Earn More $ with Safety Training Programs
Don't Forget these great training opportunities:
Monthly Safety Training - Complete the Monthly Training Program and earn a $10 Pilot Gift Card!
Quarterly Safety Training - Complete our Quarterly Training Program (and meet all required criteria) and
earn a 1/2 cent per mile bonus for all miles driven each quarter!
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