Archive for June, 2012

Where Is I-Pass Accepted

By Kelly Gallegos

I-Pass is accepted on Illinois Tollway, Chicago Skyway and Indiana Toll Roads and the following list below

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Delaware
Del DOT
Delaware River and Bay Authority
Delaware River Port Authority
Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission

Indiana
Indiana Toll Road Concession*

Maine
Maine Turnpike Authority

Maryland
Maryland Transportation Authority

Massachusetts
Massachusetts DOT

New Hampshire
New Hampshire DOT

New Jersey
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
South Jersey Transportation Authority
Burlington County Bridge Commission

 New York
New York State Thruway Authority
New York State Bridge Authority
MTA Bridges and Tunnels
Peace Bridge
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

Ohio
Ohio Turnpike Commission

Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

Rhode Island
Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority

Virginia
Virginia DOT (VDOT)

West Virginia
West Virginia Parkway

Low Clearance, Can You Make It

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By Jay Quiring

When it comes to low clearance bridges and overpasses, I never cease to be amazed at how some professional truck drivers think they can outsmart them or squeeze underneath them anyway.  Some professional drivers have relied on GPS units to route them. In following the advice of the device (and not authoritative instructions), they have unwittingly set themselves up for failure. They may think, “But my GPS told me to go this way!” and proceed on without consulting their atlas, taking heed of warning signs or using common sense. Ka-bam! Ouch!

You’re a professional. You’re supposed to know well in advance of going under an overpass whether or not your truck has the clearance to do so safely.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Looking At The Causes Of Rollovers

By David Lemke

Many rollovers happen when drivers try to return to the road after putting a tire off the pavement. You can rut in soft ground or catch a pavement separation here and go over. If you put a wheel off the pavement or even onto a paved shoulder that may have separations, straighten the rig out and bring it to a stop. Don’t try to return to the road at speed. Get out of the rig, carefully inspect the site and determine that you can get back on the road without catching or tripping a tire before you move out again. If you do decide to drive it back on, return to the road as slowly as possible and at as shallow an angle as possible. The more steer you put in the easier it is to go over.

If it looks too bad, call a wrecker! We are not kidding here, we know that some drivers have gone off the road and come back without rolling the rig, but hundreds of others have also tried and rolled the rig! DRIVE SAFE

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Changes Are Just Part Of What We Are Doing

By Nicole Castrovince

The Navajo recruiting department has seen a lot of changes recently and we wanted to take a moment and share some of those things with all of you.

We recently welcomed a new Director of Recruiting named Leslie Compton. She brings a wealth of knowledge and many fresh new ideas to our team. We are excited to pass the reins over to her so she can continue evolving our team in a positive direction.

We also recently began phasing out some of our older trucks and are bringing in more brand new equipment! This is exciting as Navajo has always been known for its premiere equipment! A lot of what gets other drivers to notice our company is how nice our trucks are, so thank you to all the drivers who always keep their equipment looking amazing!

The biggest change in our department has by far been our recent pay increase. After receiving a variety of feedback concerning our pay scale, Navajo decided to alter our pay structure and we have now been receiving more positive feedback! We increased the pay for someone with 6 months-1 year experience by .07 cents per mile! This change made us not just in line with industry standards, but above most other companies in this category. At Navajo, we are striving for excellence every day and we will continue to stay competitive in our markets! 

Our new pay scale in print:

Years of Experience Solo Team
6 months -5 Years .30 CPM (add .05 for Doubles) .44 CPM split
6 Years .31 CPM (add .05 for Doubles) .44 CPM split
7 Years + .32 CPM (add .05 for Doubles) .44 CPM split

 

All of these changes are just a part of what we are doing in Recruiting to keep supplying Navajo with the safest, most qualified and dedicated drivers.  We look forward to sharing other changes in the near future! Stay tuned!

Openings For Dedicated Drivers

By Nicole Castrovince

Navajo Express has immediate openings for dedicated drivers going from Salt Lake City to several locations in Montana.  We have an established account with Costco and we are really trying to grow our business with them! This run offers great home-time and awesome pay! The run is hauling Rocky Mountain double sets and so it requires that you have your doubles endorsement.  If you have your endorsement for doubles, but don’t have any experience, don’t worry – we can train! I have received really positive feedback from the drivers on this route. They like that they are getting home almost every other night, that there is always miles and of course the pay! They also really love the team working in the Salt Lake terminal that is running this account. Headed up by Michael Haas, the folks there are all working diligently to keep customer service a top priority!

 

If you have any interest in this run or knows anyone who might, please feel free to give me a call anytime!

 

Thanks,

Nicole Castrovince

Driver Recruiter

n.castrovince@navajo.com

303-286-0711

Toll Free – 1-800-525-1969 EXT. 0711

Recognition For a Job Well Done

By Whit Welch

One of our customers took the time this week to comment on working with Navajo. As a member of the Sales Team, I get comments from our customers on a regular basis. Sometimes it’s a formal report; sometimes it’s an e-mail or a phone call. Generally these comments have to do with an issue.  We deliver loads safely and on time 98% of the time. Unfortunately, it’s the other 2% that everyone wants to talk about. That is the nature of our business. However, this week one of our customers recognized a member of the Navajo Service Team for her outstanding work.

 

Marsha Browning has been recognized by Mattel for her ability to service this account. Mattel cited Marsha for her attitude, communication skills, and her ability to solve problems.  Our growth with Mattel is a direct result of the service Marsha provides.  Marsha was nominated by Gayle Martin at Mattel. Out of all of the carriers that Gayle deals with, she chose Marsh at Navajo for this award. I would like to thank Marsha for her exceptional work and congratulate her for providing such service to our customer. Good service is what defines successful trucking companies. Marsha is a great example of the type of company Navajo is.

Are You Ready If You Have Any Accident

By Ron Wristen

 Macro 10:

We all know an accident can happen at any time. That is why they are called “Accidents”. Make sure you are prepared for an accident.   If you are involved in an accident, be sure to get as much information as possible from the other driver and put your comments in the section in Macro 10.

 

 

Does your truck have an accident kit?  If you don’t then you need to stop by Safety to get one!

 

 

Accident Kit consist of:

Vehicle Accident Policy Procedures

Exoneration Card/Witness Card

“If you have an accident” Envelope

Driver Statement

Chain of Custody & U/A Cup

Disposable Camera

Fedex Envelope & Shipping Label.

 

Make sure you are prepared in the event of an accident.

OBSERVABLE DEFECTS & CSA Inspections

By David Lemke

One of the major reasons for inspections is driving with “Observable Defects” – driving equipment with visible problems.  Inspectors are trained to look for exactly these kinds of visual violations, so if an inspector sees one observable problem, the inspector is likely to conclude that there are other violations as well.  An observable defect DARES the inspector to initiate an inspection.  Observable defects can be significantly reduced through DRIVER CONTROLLABLE behavior, such as quality pre-trip inspections.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Unsafe Driving & CSA inspections

By David Lemke

A speeding truck not only attracts attention – it demands it!  Law enforcement personnel place special attention on commercial motor vehicles speeding (or committing other moving violations like not obeying traffic control lights and signs) because of the potential damage that may be caused as the result of an accident.  Fleet statistics show that speeding if the root cause of around a third of all roadside inspections.  Speeding is a DRIVER CONTROLLABLE behavior, along with all other moving violations.  Obey the posted speed limit and you will be inspected less frequently.

Cameras Catch By-Passers In The Act

By David Lemke

Motor Carrier Transportation Division size and weight enforcement officers are taking advantage of weigh station camera systems to educate truckers of the folly in illegally bypassing when a station is open. From October 2008 through September 2009, size and weight enforcement officers were able to identify trucks that drove by an open weigh station and issue 701 citations or warnings to drivers. Most enforcement actions, 523 of the 701 total, occurred at weigh stations with the bypass detection systems.

 

Oregon has a reputation now for strict enforcement of weigh station stops. For example, here’s a posting at the Web site called coops are open:

 

 

“Vehicles over 20,000 lbs are required to enter Oregon weigh stations.

 

“Don’t even think about blowing by Oregon weigh stations. Oregon is spending big bucks to install cameras in the roadway- they’ll catch you if you drive on by. You’ll get a citation- $472 to $2,500- in the mail and have a court appearance to deal with.” Bypass detection systems are recording truck traffic in Oregon. The camera systems include one high-speed video camera that captures images of license plates under any lighting conditions and a second camera that captures an image of each vehicle. The entire stream of traffic is recorded on a DVR for playback at any time. This is not like the camera systems many cities have installed at intersections to catch vehicles running red lights. Those systems have a dual purpose of enforcing the law and raising revenue. Oregon’s weigh station bypass cameras are only there to enforce the law.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221