Winter Roads Are Here!
Winter driving can be a real test for even the most experienced commercial truck drivers. As the roads turn icy and visibility drops, it’s important to ensure the safety of both your drivers and their vehicles. But there’s even more reason to take these tips seriously: maintaining your CSA score.
A higher CSA score can impact everything from insurance rates to your business’s standing with shippers and brokers. Here are some ways you can keep safe on the roads and protect your safety score this winter.
1. Prepare Your Truck for the Elements
Before your drivers hit the road in snowy conditions, making sure their trucks are ready should be your number one priority. Have your drivers start with a thorough maintenance check including their tires, brakes, and fluid levels. If they’re heading into particularly harsh conditions, it’s mandatory by law in some areas like mountains to install snow chains or upgrade their windshield wipers to handle ice. Conducting regular maintenance and upkeep on your fleet can also reduce your chances of roadside breakdowns and accidents, keeping your vehicles and safety score in tip-top shape. Read More
Butte Scale Tour
Join us for a tour of the Butte Scale on November 12th at 10:00am, where you can see how the officers use technology to ensure safety. This is a great opportunity to ask an officer directly any questions you might have.
Annual Vehicle Inspection Training
Join Us for the Annual Vehicle Inspection Training!
We are excited to partner with the Motor Carrier Service Division for our Annual Vehicle Inspection Training! This online training will take place on December 4, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
To register, please click the link below to fill out the registration form and then send it to mwilliams@mttrucking.org. Be sure to provide an email for everyone wanting to attend as they will receive a link to join the meeting.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills!
Belgrade and East Helena Christmas Convoy
Belgrade Event Details:
Date: December 6-7, 2024
Visit Website for details as they become available
East Helena Event Details:
Date: December 14, 2024
Starting Location: Wylie Drive
Time: 6:00PM to 8:00PM
See link for full route
We are excited to invite you to participate in the 1st Annual East Helena Christmas Convoy and the Belgrade Christmas Convoy. The East Helena festivities will kick off at Wylie Drive and both events promises to be great celebrations for our community.
We’re looking for trucks to join the convoy, as well as enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Whether you can drive a truck or lend a hand with traffic control, your support will make a big difference!
If you are interested in participating in the East Helena convoy, please fill out this form by November 15th. Feel free to spread the word and bring your friends and family along for a festive day at any spot along the route!
How much does detention time cost the trucking industry?
Detention time and delays at customer facilities have been among the trucking industry’s top concerns since 2019 and, according to the American Transportation Research Institute’s latest Top Industry Issues report, it ranks as the No. 8 concern among survey respondents.
While detention didn’t make the top 10 concerns for motor carriers, it was the No. 4 top concern for truck drivers. Read More
Port of Vancouver Braces for Strike Set for Nov. 4
Dock foremen and women in British Columbia issued a strike notice for Nov. 4, setting up a complete shutdown of Canada’s busiest port, a business group said.
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Ship & Dock Foremen Local 514 provided 72-hour advanced notice on Oct. 31, according to an emailed statement from the BC Maritime Employers Association.
The written notice sets up a complete shutdown of BCMEA company operations at Canada’s West Coast ports starting on Nov. 4 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. The walkout would include Canada’s busiest port — Vancouver. Read More
Will's Safety Message
First Aid for Falls
Falls are one of the most common injuries in both the workplace and at home, no matter the age or gender of the person. These falls can result in major injury and have a dramatic impact on someone’s confidence and future mobility. It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 44,000 people are killed annually in fall accidents since 2021, and nearly a third of a million people will also need hospital treatment from fall injuries experienced either at work or at home. With some of the remote places that our drivers go, and the elevated risk of walking on ice, it is important to know what to do if you do have a fall when you are alone. We will also discuss treating others after a fall as well.
Anyone of any age can fall. According to the Child Accident Prevention Trust; Falls are the most common cause of injury for children under the age of 5.
Every day, 3,436 US workers are hospitalized following a serious fall. Head injuries and other injuries resulting from these falls can have life-changing impacts.
Almost double that number, 6,027 children aged 14 and under are hospitalized for fall related injuries a day as well.
Older people frequently fracture their hips as part of the fall. They may result in them losing their independence and needing to be cared for. Falls are the most common cause of injury-related deaths in people over the age of 75. Although the fall itself often doesn’t cause a serious injury, if the casualty is unable to get up following their fall, they are more likely to suffer hypothermia or pressure sores. It is therefore extremely important for people to know how to deal with a fall if they have one. Falls can also lead to broken bones, which may cause the casualty to lose confidence, as they lose some of their mobility and therefore their independence.
What to do after a fall:
If you have fallen, lie still for a couple of minutes and check that you are not seriously hurt. Systematically work your way up your body, carefully checking for pain or bleeding and slowly moving your limbs, one at a time.
If you feel able to get yourself up …
Take your time. Roll onto your hands and knees and look for a stable piece of furniture, such as a chair or bed.
Find something soft to kneel on to protect your knees. Hold on to the furniture with both hands and use the furniture to assist you in getting up.
Bend up one leg and plant your foot firmly on the ground. Use the chair or furniture to carefully push yourself up. Take your time.
Remain supported with your head forward until you are sure you have properly got your balance. Carefully push yourself up to a standing position.
Take time to recover and phone someone to tell them what has happened.
Stay Safe!
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