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Fog season is usually based in the cooler months (late autumn, winter, and early spring) Fog is formed when any cloud type makes contact with the ground. In low-lying areas, such as valleys and plains, the fog bank is essentially a cloud formation subject to the same wind and temperature reactions clouds experience in the upper atmosphere. Below are some tips on how to drive safely when your facing foggy conditions: Watch for foggy conditions and be ready to reduce speed. Don’t assume the fog...

Practice Healthy Habits: Get adequate sleep Exercise                                 Stay active Hydrate                            Stress management            Eat well Get regular checkups     Social distance when possible Get your Flu Vaccine: Flu Vaccines are free under our Avey insurance plan: All Savers/United Healthcare (if you don’t have insurance through Avey Transportation most insurance plans offer free vaccines). Visit: myallsaversconnect.com to find a free vaccine clinic near you....

Happy Peak It’s that time, peak has arrived! Officially starting 10/31 – January 13th! The MOST important thing to remember is to stay safe! Below are a few things to help. Be vigilant of your surroundings.Check your route for inclement weather.Wear your seatbelt.Keep your phone down.Make sure you have plenty of washer fluid.Make sure you pack accordingly in case of inclement weather. What is expected of you during peak? Be available 24/7.Dedicated and Solo teams you are expected to pick up...

Driving too fast for conditions: Traveling at a speed greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. If a vehicle can’t be controlled safely, consider pulling off and parking until conditions improve. Conditions include:  • Wet roads • Heavy traffic • Reduced visibility • Uneven roads • Construction Zones • Curves • Intersections • Gravel roads Matching speed to conditions: Curves • Speed limits posted on curve warning signs are intended for passenger vehicles; large trucks should...

As professional truck drivers - Truckers must hold a commercial driver’s license as a requirement of their job. Obtaining a CDL means agreeing to adhere to stricter standards behind the wheel than ordinary drivers. Those standards reflect the great responsibility truckers bear for operating their huge, heavy vehicles with care and caution. Drivers who do not follow road safety standards risk being reported and punished for their unsafe driving even if they do not cause an accident. According...

FMCSA rule restricts the use of all hand-held mobile devices by drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). This rulemaking restricts a CMV driver from holding a mobile device to make a call or dialing by pressing more than a single button. The use of a hand-held mobile telephone means: Using at least one hand to hold a mobile phone to make a call. Dialing a mobile phone by pressing more than a single button; orReaching for a mobile phone in a manner that requires a driver to...

Deer in rut, nearly double the chances you'll hit one with your car. Here are some helpful tips to avoid a deer collision: Deer crashes usually occur an hour after sunset but are also common around sunrise. Be extra vigilant during these times.You don’t want to blind oncoming motorists, but you should use your high beams, when possible, to increase your chances of seeing them in the ditches.The most important thing you can do during rut is slow down, keep your eyes peeled on both sides of the...

Many of you expressed interest in the upcoming health challenge, the time has arrived! The Details: The competition will run between September 13th and end on November 11th.The first weigh-in will be the morning of Tuesday, September 13th in tractor parking. We will weigh in every other Tuesday for 90 days.For the challenge, we will calculate the weight loss by percentage lost, not by pounds lost. This means EVERYONE has the same chance of winning. The Rewards (besides getting healthy): 1st...

Let’s get back to the basics! 3 important things to remember while driving: Space -- Visibility -- Time Aim High in SteeringOur eyes are designed to work for us at walking speeds.The average person has not adjusted visually or mentally to the higher speeds ofmotor vehicles.Look ahead to where you will be at least 15 seconds into your future.A 15-second eye-lead time provides advanced warning and gives you anadditional margin of safety.Use approved eye-lead time for more efficient and...

Drivers who stop their vehicles on the shoulder of the traveled part of the roadway (other than for a normal traffic stop) need to minimize the risk and alert other drivers to their presence. This is done by: Stopping as far out of the way of other vehicles as safely as possible. Immediately turn on your flashers.Within 10 min place your emergency triangles.  If you’re in a lane of travel or on a shoulder of the highway, this is the requirement:  One triangle at 40 paces (approximately 30...