SemiTrans LLC

08/18/2022

Do You Know the Meaning of Dispatcher?

Detail oriented
Incredibly organized
Superior communication
Personable
Ability to multitask
Think fast
Concentrated
Highly confident
Empathetic
Resourceful

So, Do You Think the Job of a Dispatcher is Important in the Trucking Industry?👇🏻

08/14/2022

1️⃣ Truckers Are Dangerous Drivers & Cause Most of Accidents.
▪️Trucks are 3 times less likely to be in an accident than a regular motor vehicle.
▪️Trucks are 4 times more likely to pass safety inspections than passenger vehicles.
▪️Commercial trucks are involved in 2.4% of all car accidents.
2️⃣ Truckers Use A Lot Of Drugs.
▪️Federal Law mandates that at least 50% of all truck drivers take drug tests, compared to 0% of all passenger vehicles.
▪️Trucking companies face fines of up to $825,000 if one of their drivers fails a drug or alcohol test.
▪️Police also now have to power to carry out roadside drug tests on any truck driver without any degree of reasonable suspicion.
3️⃣ Men Are Better Truck Drivers Than Women.
▪️There are over 200,000 female long haul truck drivers in America.
▪️Female truck drivers are 3 times less likely to get in an accident than male truck drivers.
▪️4 times more likely to pass their CDL certification exam on the 1st attempt than men.

08/11/2022

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08/10/2022

Check these before you go:
📌 Stay fit, physically and mentally.
Don't drink alcohol before driving or take any kind of drugs which may impair your driving skills. Avoid heavy meals before driving, as these can make you feel drowsy.
📌 Make sure that vehicle is in good working order.
Check the brakes and brake lines, tires pressure and tread depth, coolant and oil, mirrors, windows, windscreen wipers, lights, indicators, and also emergency equipment.
📌 Check the load.
Make sure the load is evenly distributed and properly secured. If necessary, redistribute and secure it again if you unload part of it before your final destination.
📌 Check the documents and recording devices.
Bring the right documents. Remember to inserted the tachograph disk/card. Have the legally required disks on board.
📌 Check your route.
Anticipate any bridges, tunnels, etc. where your vehicle might have a problem (dimensions, weight, dangerous goods). Where you will take your breaks. And don't forget to check weather conditions!

08/06/2022

Did you know that August is Awareness Month❓

From August 21-27 the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will conduct its annual Brake Safety Week. This is part of law enforcement's effort to reduce brake related crashes by conducting roadside inspections and identifying and removing unsafe commercial motor vehicles from roadways. Truckers stills have time to make sure their rigs are in top shape for possible inspections.

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Знаете ли вы, что август — это месяц Осведомленности о Безопасности Тормозов❓

С 21 по 27 августа Альянс безопасности коммерческих транспортных средств проведет ежегодную Неделю Безопасности Тормозов. Это часть усилий правоохранительных органов по сокращению числа аварий, связанных с торможением, путем проведения придорожных проверок, выявления и удаления небезопасных коммерческих автомобилей с проезжей части. У дальнобойщиков еще есть время, чтобы убедиться, что их машины находятся в отличном состоянии для возможных проверок.

08/02/2022

◾️ Always wash your truck from top to bottom, in that order.
◾️ Clean cab exteriors using cleaners intended for washing the exterior of trucks or cars.
◾️ Avoid washing in direct sunlight. Washing in the hot sun causes soap to dry before being able to rinse it off.
◾️ Clean your windows in the shade using window cleaner recommended by your truck’s manufacturer.
◾️ Shine up your tires by applying tire dressing to get a nice wall finish. Refer to your tire manufacturer’s guidelines before use for best results.

08/01/2022