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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.

 

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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

 

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1-800-525-1969

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1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

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.

 

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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.

GPS Routing & Accidents

By David Lemke

Some professional drivers have relied on non-trucking specific GPS units to route them. In following the advice of the device, 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.

Many states are cracking down on truckers who rely on satellite devices to direct them onto prohibited routes and end up crashing into overpasses that are too low for their rigs. Or they find themselves on roadways unsuitable for big rigs and they get caught in dead ends where they have to back out or try and turn around. That’s when accidents occur!

Don’t get caught by using a GPS device. Make sure you check your atlas, pay attention to all road signage and most important slow down and ensure there is enough clearance.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

 

 

Avoid Truck Stop Accidents

By Ron Wristen

1. Try to park in a well-lit area, but in an area a little farther away from the restaurant, fuel pumps, etc. If you avoid the “prime” parking spots, there are fewer opportunities for getting backed into. You probably need the exercise from the extra walk anyway;
 
2. Do not park on the end of a row. This is where accidents causing the most damage occur. You can get into much more than a little fender bender when some clown turns across your hood because he or she forgot they were pulling a trailer. Being disabled in the middle of nowhere is your worst nightmare;
 
3. If you can park in between two trucks already parked for the night you have much less chance of being hit. the open spot next to you may be taken later by a guy who is tired, trying to back in the dark who more than likely is unfamiliar with that truck stop layout. You can take these kind of drivers out of play around your truck if the spaces next to you are occupied. Your fate is more in your own hands that way.
If you are involved in an accident, report it so we can do our proper investigation.

Sometimes Listening Is All Thats Needed

By Kelly Gallegos

I talked to a new driver and he sounded frustrated when I first started talking to him. He needed permits for his truck. As I listened to him he stopped talking and said “Hello are you there” I said yes I am listening to what you said. He finished explaining what he needed and then said I have something to tell you. “ The Lord gave us two ears and one mouth so it is always nice when someone is willing to listen to what you are trying to say and then they help you out.”
 
We are not always sure what is going on out there with the drivers or what kind of obstacles  or circumstances they are dealing with out on the road to try to get their load delivered on time and in a safe manner so it is important to listen and if we can’t help them solve their problem put them directly in contact with someone that can.
 
Shout out to Brian Gibson. Welcome aboard we are glad to have you on the Navajo Team.

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!