CACH FEEDER NEWS JUNE 2022
THE VOICE OF THE AMERICAN TRUCKER
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Grand Champion Mr. Ceth Christensen
6 Second Place 3 Finishes Third Place 3 Finishes First Place Finishes
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Team Trophy Winner 2022 UPS Team Trophy Champions! Tom LeCour/Gary Drust
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CONGRATULATIONS to TEAM ILLINOIS UPS
at the 36th annual Rock River Valley Traffic Club “Rockford Rodeo”
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1st place 5-Axle Class Chuck Hast UPS CACH
1st place 3-Axle Class Jim Alvarez UPS CACH
2nd place 5-Axle Class Gary Drust UPS CACH
Rookie of the Year/Best Pretrip
Miguel Corral UPS CACH WAY TO GO
SUPER JOB!
3rd place 3-Axle Class Jim Lindemulder UPS CACH
FACT: UPS Team Illinois has won two consecutive GRAND CHAMPION titles in the last two events........OUTSTANDING!
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Tom LeCour-Straight Truck 1st place. Bill O’Connor-Flatbed 1st place. Ceth Christensen-Grand Champion title Stepvan 1st place. A SSOCI A TION 1st place. A SSOCI A TION Tim Banasiak-5-Axle Miguel Corral-4 Axle 1st place. Dave Miller-Tanker 1st place.
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Jim Fisher-Straight Truck 2nd place, Bill O’Connor-Flatbed 1st place, Miguel Corral-4 Axle 1st place, Tom LeCourStraightATruck 1st place, Team Trophy UPS, Ceth SSOCI A TION A SSOCI A TION Christensen-Grand Champion title Stepvan 1st place, Tim Banasiak-5-Axle 1st place, Dave Miller-Tanker 1st place.
A SSOCI A TION 2022 celebrates our 92nd Year as the “Voice of Trucking” in Illinois, the Illinois Trucking Association consists of dedicated
Motor Carriers and Allied Members who support the people in our valued industry. ITA is the Illinois affiliate of the American Trucking Associations. As a result we bring with us experience of all other State Trucking Associations into one united team. Illinois Trucking Association provides you a lobbying voice in Springfield PLUS a whole array of services to help manage the impact of change within our industry. ITA Staff, Members and our lobbyist have played a critical role in supporting the trucking Industry in Illinois and nationally. We have worked diligently to defend the rights of our members in the Illinois General Assembly, various state, county and federal agencies.
4 TRUCK BACKING SAFETY TIPS (G.O.A.L.)
Backing up a truck is one of the most dangerous - and potentially expensive - maneuvers that truckers can do and it can be overcome by the use of extra care and caution. BACKING EVENTS REQUIRE EXTREME CAUTION • Backing accidents are the most frequent type of accidents in all of trucking • If you must back up, GET OUT AND LOOK • Check for proper clearance on all six sides: up, down, left, right, front, and rear • Continue to GET OUT AND LOOK multiple times • Don’t just think you’re clear, KNOW you’re clear: GET OUT AND LOOK • Using a ground guide to assist is always a good idea • Even with assistance, it is the driver’s responsibility to not strike anything • GET OUT AND LOOK, even if a dozen people are flagging you back
SEVERE CONSEQUENCES MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER/ UNSAFE BACKING • Backing into a fixed object, moving object and/or person • Backing over a fixed object, moving object and/or person • Pinning a person • According to the National Safety Council, 1 out of 4 vehicle accidents can be attributed to poor backing techniques. • Backing accidents cause 500 deaths and 15,000 injuries per year.
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• Back from the driver’s side • Minimize the distance you need to back. The less ground you cover in reverse; the less chances you will have striking a fixed object. • Have patience & don’t rush • No one ever made up time by backing quickly. Take a deep breath and commit yourself to perfect backing with no compromises. • Slow movement helps you maintain full control of your vehicle and to correctly judge distances. • Check all sides as you back • Remember that there are 6 sides to your vehicle (back, front, both sides, above and below). • Keep your eyes moving to ensure conditions have not changed. • Use all of your resources and guides • Use a spotter if someone is available. Be sure to keep your spotter in sight at all times. • Make sure your mirrors are clean and in good positions to maximize the view around your vehicle – Know your blind spots! • Roll down your window and listen to the environment around you. • If you are unsure, G.O.A.L. • If you begin backing and become unsure of your surroundings, get out and look again!
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YOU, AS THE DRIVER, ARE 100% RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFELY BACKING YOUR VEHICLE • A driver should not and cannot blame a spotter, the vehicle mirrors, or a rearview camera on his/her backing mistakes. • Never rely 100% on anything other than yourself. G.O.A.L – GET OUT AND LOOK.
A little RUSTY at Backing? Here are some tips to remember!
1. Adjust Your Mirrors To See The Trailer 2. Turn From The Bottom Of The Steering Wheel 3. Slow And Steady
4. Turn Off Distractions 5. Use Your Mirrors 6. Avoid Backing Up!
Avoiding Deer and Other Animal Collisions in a Big Truck STATISTICS: Deer Collisions: Statistics show that 2.4 million collisions between deer and vehicles occurred in the U.S.. during the two-year period between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2021, 18.3 percent more than five years earlier. One deer collision occurs every 26 seconds, although they are much more likely during the last three months of the year and in the early evening. Among the 35 states where at least 7,000 deer-vehicle collisions occur per year, New Jersey and Nebraska have posted the largest increases, 54 percent each, followed by Kansas, up 41 percent, and Florida, Mississippi and Arkansas, up 38 percent. For the third year in a row, West Virginia tops the list of those states where a collision with a deer is most likely. Using its claims data in conjunction with state motor vehicle registration counts from the Federal Highway Administration, State Farm calculates the chances of a West Virginia vehicle striking a deer over the next 12 months at 1 in 39. Michigan remains second on the list, where the likelihood is 1 in 78.
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The average property damage cost of these incidents was $3,050, up 3.4 percent from a year ago. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP AVOID COLLIDING WITH ANIMALS ON THE ROAD? BE ALERT FOR ANIMALS: • Whenever you see a deer or moose sign, which may be where collisions have happened the most in the past; • In states where there are heavy populations of animals; • During the animals’ active times, especially early morning and early evening; • During mating season; and • Wherever you have seen animals in the past. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, WE HAVE RESEARCHED THE MATING SEASONS OF A NUMBER OF LARGER ANIMALS WITH WHICH LARGE TRUCKS MAY COLLIDE: • Elk: September and October(3) • Horse: spring and summer(4) • Moose: September and October(5) • Deer: beginning in the fall.(6) FURTHER TIPS TO HELP YOU AVOID A DEER COLLISION ARE:- DO NOT OVERDRIVE YOUR HEADLIGHTS. • Do not flash your headlights. • Sound your horn. • Be prepared to stop. • If you have to stop, brake smoothly. • DON’T SWERVE. • DON’T RELY ON “DEER ALERTS” TO WARN ANIMALS OF YOUR APPROACH.
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1. Move your vehicle to a safe place. If possible, pull over to the side of the road, and turn on your hazard lights. 2. Call the police. Alert authorities if the deer is blocking traffic and creating a threat for other drivers. 3. Document the incident. Take photographs of the roadway, your surroundings, damage to your vehicle. 4. Stay away from the animal. A frightened, wounded deer could use its powerful legs and sharp hooves to harm you. 5. Contact your UPS supervisor or manager 6. Don’t assume your vehicle is safe to drive. Double-check that your truck is drivable after colliding with a deer. Look for leaking fluid, loose parts....etc. If your vehicle seems unsafe in any way, call for a tow.
YES TO HYDRATION WHAT IS HYDRATION:
Hydration is the process by which water is ingested and absorbed into the body. Given the essential role that water plays in so many bodily processes, hydration is crucial to human function at any time. Hydration is of special importance as a part of the preparation, participation, and recovery of every athlete from the stresses of training or competition. The antonym of hydration is dehydration. ENCYCLOPEDIA.COM
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BEGINNING STAGES OF NOT HYDRATING PROPERLY?
• You might be thirsty • Your mouth might feel dry or sticky • You won’t urinate often but when you do there might not be much urine and it will be dark or have a strong smell. • Muscle Cramps • Weakness • Nausea and vomiting
WHAT ARE SOME OF BENEFITS OF BEING HYDRATED? • Helps deliver oxygen throughout your body Keeps your temperature normal Prevents dehydration and help to provide oxygen to your organs. • Lubricates and cushions your joints* Protects your spinal cord • Helps keep you regular by ushering waste through your intestines • Can fill you up before meals and aid in weight loss • Can blunt skin disorders and the formation of wrinkle Healthyeating.sfgate.com
During hot weather you should drink more water than your thirst indicates. During heavy exercise in a hot environment drink 16-32 ounce (500-1000ml) of liquid each hour. Drink 8-16 ounces (250-500ml) of water before and after work. Eat fruits and vegetables with high water content.
AVOID cold drinks. They can cause stomach cramps AVOID caffeine, carbonated and sugar drinks. They can cause you to lose more body fluids.
Know the Warning Signs: Here’s What to Do
Winifred Shelby, RN, BSN, CCM Occupational Health & Wellness Supervisor Contributing.
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FOODS WITH HIGH WATER CONTENT Strawberry 91% Cantaloupe 90% Oranges 88% Cucumbers 95% Zucchini 94% Plain Yogurt 88% Cauliflower 92% Grapefruit 88% Cottage Cheese 80% www.healthline.com
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IF STAYING HYDRATED IS A DIFFICULTY FOR YOU HERE ARE SOME TIPS THAT CAN HELP: • Keep a bottle of water with you during the day. To reduce your costs, carry a reusable water bottle and fill it with tap water. • If you don’t like the taste of plain water, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to your drink. • Drink water before, during, and after a workout. • When you’re feeling hungry, drink water. Thirst is often confused with hunger. True hunger will not be satisfied by drinking water. • If you have trouble remembering to drink water, drink on a schedule. For example, drink water when you wake up, at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and when you go to bed. Or, drink a small glass of water at the beginning of each hour. • Drink water when you go to a restaurant. It will keep you hydrated, and it’s free.