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2 Tips to Eliminate CSA Inspections and Traffic Tickets

By David Lemke

  1. Control your speed. The #1 reason for getting stopped and inspected is speeding. (Not surprisingly the #1 cause of accidents is also speeding- thus the focus.) Lane violations, tailgating, and other aggressive behaviors are also guaranteed to get the attention of law enforcement. CMV enforcement personnel don’t need a reason (probable cause) to stop and inspect a truck, but you don’t need to give them one. Simply put, drive safely and professionally and you’ll virtually eliminate your odds of being targeted for inspection. [By the way, there is no law requiring law enforcement to “give 10 MPH” or even 1 MPH over a posted speed limit. Even driving the speed limit when road, weather, or traffic conditions dictate a slower speed is a violation (speed too fast for conditions) in many jurisdictions.
  2. Inspect and maintain your equipment. A light out, tire with cord/belt exposed, or other easily-spotted equipment defect will get you pulled over (or pulled behind a scale) every time. Do your pre-trip inspection. Report defects and get them repaired before hitting the road. A truck with a headlight out pulling into a scale is almost certain to get a red light. Don’t make yourself an easy target.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Recognize and Avoid Road Rage

 

 

 

Road rage is defined as violent or visibly angry behavior by a driver of a motor vehicle which can result in crashes or other incidents on roadways. It also called an extreme case of aggressive driving. The following are possible signs of road rage or aggressive driving:

 

 

 

Generally aggressive driving, including sudden acceleration, braking, and closely tailgating, Cutting off other drivers, or preventing other vehicles from merging, Hitting the horn or flashing lights, Shouting obscenities, or threats, Hand gestures, Intentionally causing a crash between vehicles, Getting out of a vehicle in an attempt to start a confrontation

 

Threatening to use or using a weapon, Throwing objects from a moving vehicle

 

 

 

 

 

Ways to Avoid Road Rage

 

 

 

Keep a cool head, Avoid eye contact, Never make obscene gestures, Do not use your vehicle to intimidate others, Get out of the left lane for other fast moving vehicles

 

Do not become frustrated or stressed out—if you do, remove yourself from the situation.

 

Avoid confrontation If an angry driver yells at you or shares a rude gesture out his or her window, don’t make eye contact or yell back. Keep your eyes on the road and ignore the angry driver. Fighting and driving angry is dangerous to both of you as well as the other drivers and will only cause the situation to escalate.

 

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

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

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.

Qualcomm Issues Helpful Tips

By Kelly Gallegos

Tip 1

If you unit is locked up and you have the manual keyboard the unit may sometimes be unlocked by pressing and holding the two shift keys down for one to two minutes. If this does not work we may need to send a soft reboot to your unit.

 

Tip 2

If your logs are not updating after they have been edited you can log off and then log back on this will force the qualcomm to update.  

 

Tip 3

If you are having problems sending your macro 18 and 19 review the information that is entered into the macro. The macro will not give you a send button until you have filled out all of the information correctly. It can be something as simple as an invalid trailer number or no phone number entered into the macro.

Do You Have The Right Permits

By Soby Giudice

When you are assigned a new truck it is important to make sure you review your permit book and that all permits are current. And every time you are preparing for your dispatch, in addition to doing a complete vehicle pre-trip inspection you should check your truck permit book.

You want to make sure that all required permits are up to date and complete. This is important so that your vehicle is authorized to haul through all states you will travel on your dispatch. Failure to do this can cause delays at a weigh station during a vehicle inspection as any missing or required permits are corrected. This takes time and additional company monies while your valuable on duty not driving times ticks away! 

So be prepared and check your permit book! Any questions you can call Soby at Extension 0727

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Driver Shoutouts, Thanks For All You Do

By Howard Rodarte

Navajo wants to thank Eduardo, Darrel, Alvaro and Robert for attending today’s Safety Meeting at the Phoenix Terminal. Hope you enjoy your new hats!

 

By Susie Davis

 I would like to recognize Michael Byrne. Michael started with us on April 25, of this year. He is such a breath of fresh air. He hasn’t had home time since he started, so I got him a load to Las Vegas, thinking he is in need of home time. I was wrong. He says ”Load me, don’t need home“, he said “This company is a blast to work for”. He is loving it! That is so nice to hear and just made my day to hear that!

 

 

 

Big Thanks To Truck 2030 From Logistics And Sales Department

By Catrena Rosentreador

Team Drivers on truck 2030, Jerry Gonzales & Zachary Chambers,  we would like to thank for their outstanding work, Safe driving and patience for helping our customer have success with their first load.

The customer is now requesting the return of this team for their product. Great job Jerry and Zachary for making this happen.

Chase would also like to thank Tilo Diaz, Driver Manager, for guiding and managing his team drivers every step of the way to make this happen and please our customer.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221