Safety Tips:
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Responsible Fleet Management
Company Owners and Managers are familiar with the "Risk vs. Reward" analysis that takes place every day in business. - Did you know that Bill C-45 of the Criminal Code of Canada now ties criminal responsibility to the organization, its owners, managers and supervisors for negligence related to health & safety in the workplace? - Did you know that you are responsible, as the owner, manager or supervisor to take every reasonable precaution to prevent an incident. - Do you have the Health, Safety & Maintenance Plans required by legislation? - Do you believe there can be positive benefits to implementing an effective Health, Safety & Maintenance Program? - Is your company following it? - Do your described plans coordinated with the best interests across the spectrum of your company? - Are you and your workers properly trained? - Do you have effective communication of the described plans and their requirements to all workers in your company? - Are the described plans effective? - Are you monitoring your compliance of your: -- Driver's Time Cards / Log Books & Payroll, -- Driver's History & Records, -- Trip Inspections & Vehicle Maintenance Records, -- Cargo Securement Practices, -- Ongoing Training Requirements and its Effectiveness? - Are all of your records in one location and organized in an easily accessible manner? - Can you prove it? ...If you answered any question above with a response other than a fully informed "Yes", Contact us for your free consultation and together let's start to adjust your next "Risk vs. Reward" analysis! Remote Locations
When driving over mountain passes expect that the weather can change quickly, especially in winter conditions. Commercial drivers often travel mountain passes, like other remote locations and can be hours away from help and outside of cellular range. Build an emergency pack for you and your passengers in case you get stranded. It is recommended to schedule your route schedule or adjust to avoid hazardous conditions, impending weather changes and remote locations even if it means delaying your trip. ...Contact us if you would like learn about route planning and emergency preparedness! |
Shared Liability for Non-Compliance
We all know that the most successful operations require a team of talented individuals all working together to achieve the goals set forth by the company. Were you aware that the Alberta Traffic Safety Act identifies this team of individuals, who perform a "related function" to all share in the responsibility where there is non-compliance? This includes anyone loading, adjusting, rearranging or unloading the goods, providing documentation or records, giving directions, directives, instructions or order respecting the operation of the commercial vehicle. ...If you are a member of a transport team who performs "a related function" and are not fully aware of your liabilities, Contact us to discuss! +/- 160 kms
When travelling with a 160 km radius of your home base, and your fleet does not leave the province, and the driver starts from and returns to his home terminal for every shift you may operate under a provincial exemption that allows your driver to document his time using a work-time record as opposed to a log book. However, once the driver leaves the 160 km radius exemption area the driver must carry with him evidence of the previous 7 days work. How does a company accomplish this without electronic logs & monitoring? ...Contact us to discuss our custom document creation services! Winter Driving
What was slushy with slippery sections moments ago can quickly become black ice. When confronted with inclement weather, avoid cruise control, turn down your stereo and limit in vehicle conversation for better concentration. Monitor your CB or Two-Way Radio for talk of accidents. When and where available take rest stops to report in, adhering to your Journey Management Plan, and give your nerves a rest - you may not realize how tense your are until you remove your self from the stressful conditions. If you are not fully aware of your involvement in a Journey Management Plan for your winter road trip - contact your Dispatch, Manager or Safety Officer right away. ...Contact us if you would like to learn about Journey Management & Winter Driving Awareness! |
...more Safety Tips to come - until then lets begin the conversation to see what services align with your safety needs...
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