Safety News LANDSTAR

June 2015

To view BASIC scores anytime, please visit: https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms/

BASIC THRESHOLD RANGER INWAY LEA

Unsafe Driving 60% 33% 37% 20%

Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance 60% 51% 46% 17%

Driver Fitness 75% 11% 10% 0%

Controlled Substances / Alcohol 75% 0% 8% 0%

Vehicle Maintenance 75% 66% 61% 14%

Hazardous Materials (HM) Compliance 80% 60% 82% 34%

Crash Indicator 60% 18% 9% 1%

Landstar CSA Performance

Based on a 24 month record ending 4/24/2015

Vehicle Maintenance Best Practices

Maintaining your vehicle contributes to beginning and ending every trip safely. Repairs are expen-

sive and that expense grows higher when repairs have to be completed on the road. A good

maintenance plan can catch small problems before they become huge expenses on the road.

It’s a good idea to develop a consistent procedure to check your equipment. Starting from the

driver’s side, work along the side of the tractor and trailer around to the back of the trailer and

then along the passenger’s side of the trailer and truck, finishing at the front of the truck. Whatever

pattern you choose, it will help you to be consistent and focus on each part of the truck and trailer

to be inspected. Listed below are items you should inspect:

Brakes

Suspension

Exhaust System

Tires

Frame

Wheels and rims

Fuel system

Windshield Wipers

Turn Signals

Hazmat requirements

Brake Lights

Emergency Equipment

Tail Lights

Coupling Devices

Headlights

Rear Vision Mirrors

Load Securement Devices

Horn

Steering Mechanism

Keeping your equipment in tip top shape can lead to a more profitable operation and take a lot of

stress out of your day to day operations.

Safety News June 2015

From the Compliance Department

FMCSR 391.51(b)(7)(ii)

Be aware that DMVs are instructing operators that an updated medi-

cal certification (med cert) is not immediately required and that they

can wait until the expiration of their previous med cert. That infor-

mation is contradictory to FEDERAL LAW which states the med cert

must be taken immediately to the DMV so the carrier can run the

MVR with the information displayed within 10 – 15 days of the medical

certification issue date.

For further details, please go to landstaronline, click on Compliance &

Hazmat select Operator Compliance and go to “News Flash for all

CDL Holders”.

Inexperienced/teen drivers

Distracted/lost vacationers

Slow moving farm tractors

Motorcyclists

Children at play

Expect the Unexpected…

CMV drivers know that summertime activities can also mean a variety of hazards.

Pay close attention to your surroundings and drive defensively.

Help protect your freight and yourself through proper planning. Follow these simple steps:

Become aware of high-theft areas.

Drive a minimum of 4 hours or 150 miles from a high-risk shipper site before stopping.

When you do stop for fuel or rest, pay attention to the other vehicles and people in the

area.

Report suspicious vehicles to law enforcement agencies.

Park in well-lit areas and back your trailer against a fence, door or wall.

Seal the load and document the seal number on the bill of lading, then have the shipper

sign at origin.

Use kingpin and trailer locks to protect your equipment and an air-cuff lock applied to

your air valves. (Make your truck harder to steal than the ones parked next to you.)

Make the required check calls via Interactive Voice Response (IVR) at 800-972-9490 and follow the

prompts. Go to landstaronline for the complete list of Landstar’s Cargo Security & Loss Prevention

procedures and the latest cargo theft reports & alerts

Remember…… A load at rest is a load at risk!!

Cargo Security/Securement

FOR ALL

CDL

HOLDERS

Safety News

Congratulations! May LSO of the Month

Shelley Hagerman

Safe Years

Herbert B. Lawrence Jr. 20

Mark R. Panzik 20

Bob A. Hinchey 20

Charles E. Shuman 20

William M. Hatcher 20

Richard St. Coeur 21

David H. Ashe 21

Dean R. Haydt 22

Steven Burgess 22

Jeffrey D. Thompson 22

John A. Certain 22

William F. Boyer Jr. 22

WAY TO GO!! April 20+ Years Safe Drivers

Safe Years Billy S. Osborne 23

Lynn Johnathan Wixom 23

Earl E. Altland 23

Normand L. Lapointe 24

Donald G. Acor Sr. 25

Charles S. Harrill 25

Michael A. Smith 26

Steven C. Hubrig 28

Finley N. Reed 30

Ronnie Dale Sellars 31

Thomas L. Stiles 33

Annual Minneapolis Boat Ride and

Safety Meeting

in Stillwater, MN on July 25, 2015

Stay tuned for upcoming information

May Monthly Tire Winner (for Clean Inspection and/or Safety Event Attendance)

NAME Timothy Lemmon

DATE / EVENT 5/11/2015 Clean Inspection

Shelley Hagerman of the THE agency in Stirling, Ontario, Canada has been selected as the

May 2015 LSO of the Month. The THE agency has been accident and cargo claim free in

2015! They always attend area LSO meetings and are currently preparing for a MUST visit

to their largest customer. THE also participated in an outreach effort during BCO

Appreciation Days in Jacksonville this year, educating BCOs on border crossing. Their

presence at Canadian truck shows demonstrates how recruiting, safety and retention play

an important role in their commitment to safety. Congratulations to Shelley, for the much

deserved title of LSO of the Month!

Congratulations Richard Zuskar! Jacket winner for participating in the May safety topic online training.

Vehicle Maintenance Best Practices Thursday, June 18, 2015 @ 12 p.m. ET

Region Sponsor: Mexico Operations

Department Sponsor: Trailer Operations

To dial in on Safety Thursday, call 877-717-5921

Please call in 5 - 10 minutes early to avoid congestion

getting on the call.

July’s Topic: Safe Backing

Stop by any Landstar Orientation Center every Safety Thursday for a free lunch and an extra entry in

the Safe Truck Giveaway for listening in on the Safety Conference Call

Safety News

Safety Thursday Conference Call

June 2015

Safety Thursday Events June 18, 2015

Portland, OR - Safety Meeting

Hosted by PRT Agency starting 8am breakfast

@ Jubitz Truck Stop 10350 N Vancouver Way

Reno, NV - Safety Meeting

Hosted by JKT Agency starting 9am @

Cabela’s off I-80 near Boomtown

Sacramento, CA - Safety Meeting

Hosted by SJV Agency @

49er Travel Plaza 2828 El Centro Rd.

Laredo, TX - Safety Meeting

Hosted by LMO @

18702 Metropolitan Rd. in the drivers’ room

Elkhart, IN - Safety Meeting

Hosted by WDS Agency @ 4311 Pine Creek Rd.

Joplin, MO - Safety Meeting

Hosted by SFM Agency, starting 9am @

Petro Truckstop I-44 exit 4

Oak Grove, MO - Safety Meeting

Hosted by KCL @ Petro Truck Stop Iron Skillet

301 SW First St (I-70 exit 28)

Fairfield, OH - Safety Meeting

Hosted by WAD Agency @ 3240 Production Dr.

Tractor/trailer parking available

W. Memphis, AR- Safety Meeting

Hosted by WMA Agency @ Petro Truck Stop

3900 Petro Rd.

Mark Your Calendars….

Prior recordings of the Safety Thursday Conference Calls are available for your listening on Landstaronline. Go to: Safety Section/ Safety Publications/ Safety Thursday Conference Call Replay

Safety Thursday Events (continued)

Million Milers & Roadstars

Make your reservations for the

BCO All Star Celebration in Orlando

July 1 - July 3, 2015

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