Diver of the Month
Congratulations Todd Luedt of RB&C Grain Inc for being selected September Driver of the Month!
Todd is a seasoned driver for RB&C Grain Inc., he consistently demonstrates an exceptional commitment to his work and his fellow team members. Todd is known for his willingness to go above and beyond to support his colleagues, both on and off the road.
Whether it’s helping a fellow driver troubleshoot an issue, lending a hand with loading and unloading, or simply offering advice to newer team members, Todd embodies the spirit of teamwork. His approachable demeanor and positive attitude make him a reliable resource and a trusted teammate in the company.
Todd’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and professionalism sets a high standard for others to follow, and his ability to work seamlessly with others makes him an invaluable member of the RB&C Grain Inc. team.
Montana's 2024 Roadway Fatalities and Fatal Crashes
FMCSA's CDL rule will be test for safety, freight capacity
How effective a new CDL requirement is at keeping the roads safer from drug and alcohol abusers could hinge on the ability of individual states to implement the change that will affect tens of thousands of truck drivers.
The new requirement, referred to by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as Clearinghouse II and scheduled to take effect Monday, will immediately revoke the driving privileges of close to 200,000 CDL holders, based on the latest Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data compiled by FMCSA. Read More
Nearly 4,000 Inspections of Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods conducted over 5 Days.
Over five days this summer, commercial motor vehicle inspectors conducted 3,929 inspections of commercial motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG) as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) unannounced HM/DG inspection and enforcement initiative.
During the HM/DG Road Blitz, inspectors affixed 1,009 CVSA decals, which means there were no critical vehicle or specification cargo tank violations on those vehicles. On the other hand, inspectors discovered HM/DG violations on 576 of the vehicles inspected. Vehicles with out-of-service HM/DG violations were removed from roadways until those violations were corrected.
Forty-five jurisdictions participated in this year’s unannounced HM/DG Road Blitz, which was June 10-14. A total of 4,095 packages were inspected; specifically, 1,488 non-bulk packages/small means of containment, 2,218 bulk cargo tank packages/large means of containment and 389 other bulk packages/other large means of containment. Read More
Will's Safety Message
Burns are tissue damage from a variety of sources. Examples are hot liquids, the sun, flames, chemicals, electricity and steam. Kitchen-related injuries from hot drinks, soups and microwaved foods are common among children. Read on for great information from the Mayo Clinic.
Major burns need emergency medical help. Minor burns can usually be treated with first aid.
When to seek emergency help
Call 911 or seek immediate care for major burns, which:
May be deep, involving all layers of the skin.
May cause the skin to be dry and leathery.
May appear charred or have patches of white, brown or black.
Are larger than 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) in diameter.
Cover the hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks or a major joint, or encircle an arm or a leg.
Are accompanied by smoke inhalation.
Begin swelling very quickly.
Electrical burns, including those caused by lightning, and major chemical burns need emergency medical care. A minor burn might need emergency care if it affects the eyes, mouth, hands or genitals. Babies and older adults might need emergency care for minor burns as well.
Minor burns
For minor burns, follow these first-aid guidelines:
Cool the burn. Hold the area under cool running water for about 10 minutes. If this isn't possible or if the burn is on the face, apply a cool, wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn from hot food or drink, put a piece of ice in the mouth for a few minutes.
Remove rings or other tight items. Try to do this quickly and gently, before the burned area swells.
Apply lotion. After the burn is cooled, apply a lotion, such as one with aloe vera or cocoa butter. This helps prevent drying.
Bandage the burn. Cover the burn with a clean bandage. Wrap it loosely to avoid putting pressure on burned skin. Bandaging keeps air off the area, reduces pain and protects blistered skin.
If needed, take a nonprescription pain reliever, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).
Major burns
For major burns, apply first aid until emergency help arrives:
· Protect the burned person from further harm. If you can do so safely, make sure the person you're helping is not in contact with the source of the burn. For electrical burns, make sure the power source is off before you approach the burned person.
· Make certain that the burned person is breathing. If needed, begin rescue breathing if you know how.
· Remove jewelry, belts and other tight items, especially from the burned area and the neck. Burned areas swell quickly.
· Cover the burn. Loosely cover the area with gauze or a clean cloth.
· Raise the burned area. Lift the wound above heart level if possible.
· Watch for symptoms of shock. Symptoms include cool, clammy skin, weak pulse and shallow breathing.
What to avoid
Don't use cold water to cool the burn.
Don't break blisters. Blisters help protect against infection. If a blister does break, gently clean the area with water and apply an antibiotic ointment.
Don't try to remove clothing that is stuck in the burn.
When to call your doctor
If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past five years and the burn is deep, you may need a booster shot. Try to get this within 48 hours of the injury.
Stay Safe!
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