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Idealease Safety Bulletin - Stay Safe and Healthy this Labor Day Weekend

Sep. 4 2020 Miscellaneous By McCandless Idealease

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Read and share the latest Safety Bulletin, "Stay safe and healthy this Labor Day Weekend", courtesy of Idealease Truck Leasing and Rental. 

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In this issue find details on the following:

1.  Stay Safe and Healthy this Labor Day Weekend

While it’s exciting to get together with friends and family during a holiday weekend, the pandemic still exists, and precautions needs to be taken. Wear a mask and stay socially distanced.

2. Are your Drivers Prepared for Roadcheck 2020 Starting 9/9/20? 

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This 72 hour enforcement campaign will result in a high volume of roadside inspections throughout North America. Law enforcement will perform driver and commercial motor vehicle inspections at weigh or inspection sites and fixed locations and through roving mobile patrols. Officers will check for compliance with motor carrier safety regulations, and those vehicles or drivers found with a critical inspection violation will be placed out of service.

This year's safety compliance focus is on driver requirements, including:

  • Driver’s age
  • Driver’s licensing requirements
  • Driver physical qualifications
  • Sickness or fatigue
  • Alcohol, drugs, and other substances
  • Driver’s record of duty status (U.S., Canada, or Mexico)

3. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement -August 21 through September 7

Increased traffic means an increased likelihood of vehicle crashes, and the festive nature of the Labor Day weekend, unfortunately, lends itself to instances of drunk driving. To keep people safe on the streets, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) wants to make sure this busy travel period is a safe one.

4. Have You Prepared Your Terminal Facility for the Upcoming Labor Day Weekend?

It is not uncommon for thieves to target truck terminals over the holidays as they know it is a good opportunity as no one is there. Using a little prevention and common sense can deter a thief from striking your facility.

  • Make sure that you take extra precaution to secure the trucks and items of value at your terminal.
  • If your units do not have anti-siphon devices or locking caps, instruct the drivers not to fill the units at the end of the day.
  • Make sure that all security alarms are in working order.
  • Walk the perimeter of the lot to make sure that security fencing is in good condition.
  • Move units and all other material such as pallets, tires, etc. far enough away from the fence so they cannot be used to climb on to get over the fence.
  • Consider blocking the entrance and exits to the lot so units cannot be stolen. 
  • Throughout the three-day weekend assign management personnel to check the terminal randomly.

5.  FMCSA Amends Regional Emergency Declaration RE: Hurricanes Laura and Marco

This Declaration addresses the emergency conditions creating a need for immediate transportation of supplies, goods, equipment, fuel and persons and provides necessary relief. Affected States included in this Emergency Declaration are: Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas.

Motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the emergency in the affected states in direct support of relief efforts related to Hurricanes or Tropical Storms Laura and Marco are granted relief from Parts 390 through 399 of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations except as restricted in the declaration.

The declaration remains in effect for the duration of the emergency (as defined in 49 CFR § 390.5) or until 11:59 P.M. (ET), September 23, 2020, whichever is less.

6.  Have you registered for the Idealease Safety Webinar Series?

Click here to register and view dates, details and information. 

Once you register, you will receive a notification with the webinar link. You must register your name and email to log into the webinars. Please reach out to Sarah Allen if you do not receive a confirmation email from no-reply@idealease.com after registering on the Idealease website.



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*The Idealease Safety Bulletin is provided for Idealease locations and their customers and is not to be construed as a complete or exhaustive source of compliance or safety information. The Idealease Safety Bulletin is advisory in nature and does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise certify compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, or guidelines of any local, state, or Federal agency and/or governing body, or industry standards. Learn more about Idealease at idealease.com