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NEWS MAY 2022

Retired US Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers

MEMORIAL DAY MONDAY MAY 30 @ CACH Feeder /

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In Loving Remembrance Mr. Michael Sneeden July 29, 1962 - April 21, 2022

DRIVE S AFE , DRIVE SMAR T!

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4 Ways to Pre

The causes of wheel separation are well known. They include bearing failures; loose, broken, or missing wheel fasteners; damaged wheels, and to a lesser degree, failures of certain axle and suspension components.

What’s not as well understood is why these events continue to occur.

The Illinois Dept of Transportation has done loads of research into wheel separations and is probably the most active jurisdiction in North America when it comes to wheel-separation investigation. More than 2,300 wheel separations were reported here between 1997 and 2021, and 11 people lost their lives to separated truck wheels during that period, according to IDOT. Investigations conducted by the state have determined that 26% of separations resulted from bearing or wheel-end failures, while about 65% were wheel-fastener related. In 83% of the reported incidents, repairs or maintenance had been performed on the suspect wheel(s) a short time prior to the separation. In one case, a vehicle traveled just 355 miles before a separation occurred following the installation of new brake linings at the suspect wheel position.

Despite the abundance of training material and step-by-step instructions provided by wheel component suppliers, industry associations and others, wheels continue coming off trucks. Keeping wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process and procedure. Here are four reminders of what needs to be done when servicing truck tires and wheels to ensure they don’t wind up in a forest or a field – or the front seat of an oncoming car.

Be Finicky About Wheel Bearings

Bearing-related wheel-end failures are often caused by over- or under-tightened bearings or lack of lubrication. Under-tightening (excessive endplay) can cause the wheel to wobble on the spindle, damaging the seal, which can lead to a loss of lubricant. Over-tightening (excessive preload) can damage the bearing, causing overheating, seal failure, and lubricant loss.

While slight preload of the bearings is regarded as the optimum environment, determining it is almost impossible without special tools, such as Temper Axle’s Doctor Preload bearing adjustment tool, distributed by Meritor.

To combat inconsistency in adjustment, component suppliers publish installation instructions (not installation guidelines). There also are generic instructions such as Recommend Practice 618B from the American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council. This RP describes a nine-step installation and adjustment process, depending on the type of wheel-end assembly, finishing up with the use of a dial indicator to verify correct adjustment.

But industry sources say that because it’s finicky and time-consuming, the final step is often left out – despite being one of the most critical parts of the process. “Getting techs to use torque wenches is a huge step for the industry. Use of dial indicators is growing, and more fleets are

adopting the practice, but we still have a long way to go.”

NEWS FLASH!

Wheel separations seldom occur without warning. Drivers should be able to detect a problem while it’s developing if they are which leaves very visible oil residue on the inside tires, and then the bearing has to heat up enough to self-destruct,” says Je as oil on the tires, excessively hot wheel hubs, smoke, or a burning odor from the wheels or grinding noises.” Drivers should p without excessive braking, advises Roger Maye, ConMet’s national service manager. “The maximum safe operating temperatur safe for continued use – and also to determine the source of the heat.”Drivers should be checking the condition of the wheels signs of loose fasteners,” he cautions. All this requires a little effort on the drivers’ part, but they are the ones closest to the e

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• Bearing and seal failures • Loose, broken, or missing fasteners • Failures of the suspension components See image A: Red = Circle Bearings, Bearings, Blue = Circle Seal • 26% of separations resulted from bearing and seal failure • 65% were wheel-fastener related, i.e. Lug nuts • 83% repairs or maintenance that had been performed on the suspect wheels a short time prior to wheel separation In one case, a trailer traveled only 355 miles before a separation occurred following the improper installation of bearings and seal.

Trailer Axle Hub Cap Your trailer truck’s wheel hub unit is an important part of the vehicle. It helps the wheels turn freely, keeping the drive smooth and safe. The wheel hub unit is composed of precision-engineered parts such as bearings, seals, and sensors, each of which needs good care to increase operational efficiency It is important to lubricate them to keep them in good working condition. Make sure the proper amount of lube oil is added in the fill plug and check the service information before servicing.

For trailers, there is clear plastic with an “add” and “full” mark. Shine a light on it to see where the level is. If it’s below add more. If it’s full, DO NOT overfill it. Overfilling a hubcap causes added pressure in the hub, and can lead to a blown wheel seal, or hub oil leakage through the vent hole in the hubcap plug.

Sign of a Leaky Wheel Seal Another technique you can use to check your hub levels is to check for oil splatter on the back of the tires after each trip. This will almost always be a symptom of a leaking wheel seal. If you do notice a leaking wheel seal, contact the ups shop

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vigilant and doing walk-around inspections en route as they should. “Bearing failure leading to a separation takes time — first, for the lubricant to leak out, eremy Gough, director of national fleet maintenance at Bison Transport. “Drivers should be made aware of the symptoms of a pending bearing failure, such periodically check the operating temperature of the hub, either with their hands or with an inexpensive infrared thermometer, after a period of operation re is ambient temperature plus 150 degrees. If temperature is higher, the wheel-end should be disassembled and inspected to ensure the components are s, looking for cracks and for loose, broken, or missing wheel nuts, studs and hubcap fasteners. “Dark or rusty streaks coming from the wheel bolts could be equipment while it’s in operation. That said, drivers shouldn’t be considered the one and only line of defense against wheel separations.

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DYNAMIC WAR

Dynamic Warm Ups increase blood flow, which in turn warms muscles and supplie duces and liquefies joint fluid, making future movement easier. The lungs and he

1. BAIL WATER Shoulders over hips

Target body parts: Knees, ankles, hips and back • Improves balance by practicing shifting your weight between your feet

Face Foward

• Teaches the body to rotate at the hip rather than twisting at the trunk

Knees & Toes Same Direction

2. POWER UP

Shoulders Down

Target body parts: Shoulders • Creates muscle memory of the rhythm needed to push a package upward using the big muscles of the legs • Opening and closing the hands with elbows against the side is a common rotator-cuff rehabilitation exercise. This strengthens the rotator cuff.

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3. PULL FORWARD Target body parts: Ankles, hips, low backs • The achilles tendon is stretched • Tight achilles tendons can lead to chronic ankle injuries including sprains, tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.

• Teaches core control while walking and carrying a package in the power zone.

Shelaine Miller RN, COHN and Clint Brown contributing.

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UPSs DYNAMIC stretching is ideal as the cor will use during your work day, DYNAMIC stre body awareness. Warming up in motion enhanc

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es them with oxygen and nutrients to do their work. That movement also proeart are charged with obtaining and delivering that oxygen get prepared as well.

4. PUSH AWAY Target body parts: Legs, ankles, knees & back • Hip muscles are strengthened which in turn protects the ankle from sprains during all walking and stair use

Bent Knees Step as far as Comfortable

• Arm movements create muscle memory for bringing packages into the power zone

Feet Parallel

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Chest Aligned Forward

Target body parts: Hand, arm, chest, shoulder, legs • Arm movements stretch chest muscles • Tight chest muscles can create a risky shoulder putting you at an increased risk for injury

Hips Even

Fingers Parallel to the Floor

Feet Parallel

• Hamstrings and calves benefit from stretching for squats and climbing stairs injury

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re of a warm-up routine for several reasons: It activates muscles you etching improves range of motion, DYNAMIC stretches improve ces muscular performance and power and keeps you injury free.

What Is Mental Health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

MentalHealth.gov

Mental Health Myths and Facts:

Mental Health Problems Affect Everyone Myth: Mental health problems don’t affect me.

Fact: Mental health problems are actually very common. In 2020, about: • One in five American adults experienced a mental health issue • One in 6 young people experienced a major depressive episode • One in 20 Americans lived with a serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression

Myth: Children don’t experience mental health problems.

Fact: Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Myth: People with mental health problems are violent and unpredictable.

Fact: The vast majority of people with mental health problems are no more likely to be violent than anyone else.

Myth: People with mental health needs, even those who are managing their mental illness, cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job.

Fact: People with mental health problems are just as productive as other employees. Employers who hire people with mental health problems report good attendance and punctuality as well as motivation, good work, and job tenure on par with or greater than other employees.

Myth: Personality weakness or character flaws cause mental health problems. People with mental health problems can snap out of it if they try hard enough.

Fact: Mental health problems have nothing to do with being lazy or weak and many people need help to get better.

Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including: • Biological factors, such as genes, physical illness, injury, or brain chemistry • Life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse • Family history of mental health problems Winifred Shelby, RN, BSN, CCM Occupational Health & Wellness Supervisor Contributing.

WHERE TO GET HELP:

Don’t be afraid to reach out if you or someone you know needs help. Learning all you can about m primary care doctor or state/county mental health authority for more resources. Contact the Natio and supports are available in your community. If you or someone you know needs helps now, you 8255 or call 911. Nami.org

Myth: There is no hope for people with mental health problems. Once a friend or family member develops mental health problems, he or she will never recover.

Fact: Studies show that people with mental health problems get better and many recover completely. Recovery refers to the process in which people are able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities.

Myth: I can’t do anything for a person with a mental health problem.

Fact: Friends and loved ones can make a big difference. In 2020, only 20% of adults received any mental health treat-

ment in the past year, which included 10% who received counseling or therapy from a professional. Friends and family can be important influences to help someone get the treatment and services they need by: • Reaching out and letting them know you are available to help • Helping them access mental health services • Learning and sharing the facts about mental health, especially if you hear something that isn’t true • Treating them with respect, just as you would anyone else • Refusing to define them by their diagnosis or using labels such as “crazy”, instead use person-first language MentalHealth.gov

Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn’t always easy. There’s no easy test that can let someone know if there is mental illness or if actions and thoughts might be typical behaviors of a person or the result of a physical illness. Each illness has its own symptoms, but common signs of mental illness in adults and adolescents can include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Excessive worrying or fear Feeling excessively sad or low Confused thinking or problems concentrating and learning Extreme mood changes, including uncontrollable “highs” or feelings of euphoria Prolonged or strong feelings of irritability or anger Avoiding friends and social activities Difficulties understanding or relating to other people Changes in sleeping habits or feeling tired and low energy Changes in eating habits such as increased hunger or lack of appetite Changes in sex drive Difficulty perceiving reality (delusions or hallucinations, in which a person experiences and senses things that don’t exist in objective reality) Inability to perceive changes in one’s own feelings, behavior or personality (”lack of insight” or anosognosia) Overuse of substances like alcohol or drugs Multiple physical ailments without obvious causes (such as headaches, stomach aches, vague and ongoing “aches and pains”) Thinking about suicide Inability to carry out daily activities or handle daily problems and stress An intense fear of weight gain or concern with appearance

Mental health conditions can also begin to develop in young children. Because they’re still learning how to identify and talk about thoughts and emotions, their most obvious symptoms are behavioral. Symptoms in children may include the following: • • • • • •

Changes in school performance Excessive worry or anxiety, for instance fighting to avoid bed or school Hyperactive behavior Frequent nightmares Frequent disobedience or aggression Frequent temper tantrums

mental health is an important first step. Reach out to your health insurance, onal Alliance on Mental Health HelpLine 800-950-NAMI to find out what services u should immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-

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FULL-RECIPE Michael S. Snedden, 59, of Frankfort, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 21, 2022. Mr. Snedden worked with us here at UPS for 38 years. He often said that it was more than a job to him, it was his second family.

Michael loved to cook especially for big crowds; it was one of his favorite ways to show his love of friends and family and bringing people together thru his joy of cooking, the meals he provided us here at CACH are legendary, and you could tell how much he cared by the pride he took in his craft. The biggest joy in Michael’s life, however, was his grandson, Leo, who melted his heart every time he called out to his “Papa” or expressed interest in what mike was up to. Michael S. Snedden was one of those rare individuals that you will never forget and his passing has been felt deeply by us all.

Staff Sergeant Tim Chambers,

better known as “The Saluting Marine”, is the uniformed veteran who stands and salutes in the middle of the motorcycle traffic during the Rolling Thunder demonstrations in Washington D.C., on the Sunday before Memorial Day. He has done so since 2001, in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. He often holds his salute for hours while the motorcycle parade passes by. I never knew my salute would mean so much to so many.

I learn more every day on how it has impacted people.

This is bigger than just Veterans it is a symbol for Society that demonstrates compassion and respect. I hope to continue to motivate, show some empathy and compassion and make a difference.............Semper Fidelis!

“Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time, and your government when it deserves it.”

Memorial Day Quote: –– Mark Twain.