Posts by Robert Chittendon
Conscience – the shaper of events
Reflections-on-And-There-Was-Light
Read MoreSMS Insights
Question of the week: Are we using an effective methodology in the presentation of SMS to our driver resources? This question rose to the surface in a discussion last week about SMS Percentiles, roadside inspection violations, and how to effectively manage our driver resources to remain in the coveted Below Intervention rating designation. The question…
Read MoreRoadside Inspection Success
Tired of viewing triangles on your Portal Account? Roadside inspections, and their consequences can slow you down and create concern in your shippers and brokers! Lower your scores and get more freight! Here is your roadmap: Educate your drivers Reward with incentive Avoid Pitfalls Eliminate triangles Lower scores Pull more loads Know what the DOT…
Read MoreThings that go BUMP in the night
Some events you don’t even try to put into words. Especially when you have a dash-cam that can present the event so much more vividly. I was aware of the flashing lights on a vehicle some distance ahead of me. I was passed by a vehicle whose brake lights flashed upon approaching the vehicle with…
Read MoreSpring has officially Sprung
And the reason that I am sure is that last week I drove to Lancaster, OH and all that I saw along the way were ORANGE BARRELS! I kid you not, they stretched from WI to OH and an uglier sight I have never seen. As an after thought, which do I detest more the orange…
Read MoreAnnual Roadcheck Inspection
June 6-8 is the annual safety inspection Grand Event. It is estimated that an average of 15 trucks and buses are inspected every minute during this annual “reminder” that the roadside inspections are alive and well. Using the 2016 OOS inspection statistics, that means that 9,080 vehicles and 1,436 drivers be awarded an unexpected parking space…
Read MoreTHROUGH THE WINDSHIELD
The windshield, the magic looking glass of the CDL holder. The source of your safety, and the safety of all with whom you share your “open road.” Years ago I had one of these magic looking glasses. However, my “magic looking glass” morphed into a not so magic desk, but the CDL remains in my wallet and…
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