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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

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!

DOT Bars Commercial Drivers from Texting

By David Lemke

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Department is prohibiting truck drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles.

The prohibition, which applies to drivers of interstate trucks over 10,000 pounds. Truck drivers who text while driving commercial vehicles may be subject to civil or criminal penalties of up to $2,750, the department said. Research by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows that drivers who send and receive text messages take their eyes off the road for an average of 4.6 seconds out of every 6 seconds while texting, the department said. At 55 miles per hour, this means that the driver is traveling the length of a football field, including the end zones, without looking at the road, the department said.

 

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1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

Details and Accuracy Are Vital In Claims

By Tina Madrid

Putting together the best practices to manage freight claims is more than just training drivers during orientation visits. It is necessary for us to be able to capture every relevant detail pertaining to all OS&D issues at the time it occurs. Not only can this be vital but the task of validating the information begins to properly settle a freight claim.

All the information the driver can give while it is fresh in their minds is necessary to record in our system as customers have up to 9 months from the date of delivery to file a claim. We have to have all valuable information in our records and in order so we are prepared if/when we do receive claims.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

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

 

 

Comunication Is The Foundation, Service Is The Mission

By Joanna Figueroa

Communication is one of the most important factors of being a good driver in the trucking industry. When drivers keep everyone in the loop of what they are doing they will remain successful. The more questions asked  and information requested leads to getting the job done efficiently and successfully.

There is a line of communication to be held and for a driver it starts with their Driver manager.  Driver managers serve as communicators to the company, they communicate to planners who plans loads on trucks. It’s a driver’s responsibility to advise their driver manager of any issues they might have so they may relay that information to planners and customer service. In turn, we have happy and satisfied customers.

Remember, There is never too much information, too much is just never enough.

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221

NAVAJO EXPRESS DRIVER APPRECIATION 2012

By Marlene Settlemire

Navajo will be celebrating Driver Appreciation the week of August 17th-21st. All terminals will participate in the event.
Food will be served.  
Activities such as truck rodeo, tug of war, fishing tournament and dunk tank.
Truck rodeo competition will be held at selected terminals before the week of driver appreciation and the finals will be held at the Denver terminal during the week of driver appreciation.
Drivers that would like to submit a design and logo for this year’s shirt need to send their entry to maw@navajo.com
Driver send in the names of the office employees in the Denver terminal that you would like to see in the dunk tank!
More detail to come as the date get closer!

Kelly’s Corner: On the Road to Healthy Choices

By Kelly Gallegos

Out on the road it can be hard to find healthy choices. Two of the biggest Health challenges truck drivers can face out on the road is high blood pressure and diabetes. One of the things you can do is pick up rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store. It quick easy and reasonably priced. You can pick up a whole chicken or King Soopers has an 8 piece for just $ 6.99. I usually transfer the chicken to a plastic container or baggies.

You can eat it warm the first stay then stash it in your cooler later cutting in up on a salad or making chicken salad out of it. Add some fruit and even nuts to your chicken salad for an extra boost. Substitute regular bread for 45 calorie wheat bread.

It’s the little changes that add up to fight high blood pressure and diabetes.

 

Chicken Salad

Cut up Rotisserie Chicken

Light Olive Oil Mayonnaise

Grapes cut up

Chopped pecans

Whole wheat 45 calorie bread   

 

Healthy Tip: Don’t forget to hydrate and drink your water it’s the best way to flush toxins out of your body.

NHTSA Proposes Mandatory Stability Control

By David Lemke

Ordering your Class 7 or 8 truck tractor without stability control may not be an option a few years from now. Although electronic stability control systems (ESCs) are currently available as an option, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to make them mandatory. The agency is issuing a proposed rulemaking on ESCs this month, estimating that a standard requiring them on large trucks and buses would prevent up to 2,329 crashes, eliminate an estimated 649 to 858 injuries, and prevent between49 and 60 fatalities a year.

 

The draft of the rulemaking estimates that the cost-per-vehicle will be $1,160. It’s not clear from a first reading of the proposal whether that is the additional cost to the person buying the vehicle or the cost to the manufacturer. But this proposal will certainly increase the price tag on future power units

Navajo Logistics Thanks Our Outstanding Team in Truck 2022

By Catrena Rosentreador

We would like to Say Thank you to our Team drivers in Truck 2022, David Escabedo & Oscar Montano for their diligence in delivering a much need shipment of Morning Fresh Eggs to Sunflower also known as (Sprouts) in Phoenix AZ. The customer is very appreciative for the drivers service and says Thank You. Great job Team.

 

 

Look us up at www.navajo.com

1-800-525-1969

Stop by and see us at

1400 W. 64th Ave.

Denver, CO 80221