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FEEDER NEWS NOVEMBER 2021

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THE MATRIX OF SAFETY

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DRIVE S AFE , DRIVE SMAR T!

KIDS Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Tips

It’s perfectly all right to indulge at Thanksgiving dinner. After all, this special day comes just once a year and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to eat a few of your favorite foods. Thanksgiving is a holiday where there’s plenty of opportunity to eat healthy Check out these websites for some healthy recipes.

Cookinglight.com Eatingwell.com Foodnetwork.com Try not to add sugar to your recipes. Vegetable dishes especially sweet potatoes are already high in natural sugar content. Remember be Thankful not Gluttonous.

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BE GLAD FOR THESE HANDS! GLADHANDS are a standardized air connection used on trucks and trailers that use air brakes. They are called GLADHANDS because when the connection is made they have the appearance of a pair of hands in a hand shake. GLADHANDS provide a quick and reliable means to connect the parking and emergency air circuits between trucks and trailers. There are 12 Gladhands on a set, 16 on triples. Make sure they seat properly and connect firmly, insure they do not leak and that they won’t come apart on the road. They are intended to release when an incident occurs so NEVER use wire or zip-ties to secure them. DO NOT BRAID YOUR AIR LINES! This makes them heavy and promotes failure of the connection which can result in an accident or roll-over! Service - Blue

Emergency - Red

PREVENTING SLIPS & FALLS

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1. Walk at brisk pace 4. Look before you step 2. Establish firm footing 5. Adjust for changing 3. Stay off conveyors chutes conditions and slides

Swing Away Service - Blue

Remember falling doesn’t hurt, it’s the sudden stop that can impact you for the rest of your life.

Swing Away Emergency - Red

Make TIME for

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TRACTOR: tug on petcock twice everyday to remove moisture from your air tanks, a quick two tugs everyday when you hook up, and at your finish work drain them all the way down.

TRAILER: tug on petcock cable twice every-

day to remove moisture from your air tanks, a quick two tugs everyday is all it takes.

Make TIME for

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Whether we like it or not, adjust to the changing conditions that a snow event brings and avoid a serious injury. So slow down and maintain a firm footing. Keep your body weight over your feet. LOOK BEFORE YOU STEP!

GET YOUR REST!

The majorit y (65%) of dri vers average bet ween 6 and 9 hours of sleep daily. (I am jealous)) Dri vers are in favo Lesson learned from this is; as professional dri vers we Recognize when a nap is needed, even 5-20 minutes of

IF IT’S TOO TIGHT, IT ISN’T RIGHT.

When the trailers on either side of your assigned bay are too close, pick a safer bay to drop your trailer(s). Just like parking your car in the employee lot, choose the safer means of parking your trailer(s). Make sure to drop in a space that is wide enough and clear of objects including Ice/Snow. And don’t forget to contact dispatch and communicate where your equipment is located.

Dolly: Drain the tanks on your dolly when your finished with it, drain them all the way down. Connect the Glad-Hands to prevent dirt & moisture from entering the system.

7 hours of sleep per day/night. Some dri vers claimed to get or of, and take advantage of a nap at a rate of 2 to 1. e have to be disciplined to get the proper rest each of us needs. f rest followed by a walk around the equipment can be rejuvenating.

EFFECTS OF DRIVING

WHILE STRESSED, ANGRY OR TIRED Whether you’re calm, nervous or hot-tempered, your personality affects the way you drive. Don’t let your emotions dictate the way you drive.

Don’t “Blow your stack!” – When stress occurs due to other driver’s lack of courtesy or recklessness, think over the situation, calmly reason your response; avoid reacting in a like manner. Initiate the action using defensive driving techniques. Mental/Physical: Try to avoid driving when upset or excited. It dramatically decreases your alertness and judgment. When driving, always try to remain calm and relaxed. Do not however, use drugs or alcohol to relax. Also, try to avoid stressful situations. If you cannot, pull over where safe and calm down. Also, avoid driving when sick because you may not be able to react as quickly. Driving angry is dangerous to you and other drivers. Signs that you are driving angry include, tailgating, the conditions and weaving in and out of traffic. You must remember that you have a dangerous weapon in fic too long you may become angry. If you feel that you

horn-blowing at the slightest inconvenience, driving too fast for your hands. If you are waiting in rush-hour trafare too angry to drive, don’t. Stress and driving are a dangerous combination. You may become stressed-out from the ever-increasing demands of your personal life and that stress could translate into a collision. As the tension mounts, judgment wavers. Remember, nothing is stressful unless we permit it to be.

Driving when tired can be fatal. Every year, hundreds of drivers fall asleep at the wheel and many are killed in fatal collisions. These sleepy drivers probably thought they could stay awake long enough to arrive home. They could not stay awake, and for them, they never arrived home. A few helpful hints to stay more alert include, rolling down the window and turning up the radio or stopping and getting some coffee. If these methods are not working for you, the most responsible thing you can do is to pull over and rest for a while. Better to get home later than not get home at all. Inability to focus on driving If you are tired, you are less alert and lose your ability to focus on driving. You may not see hazards as soon or react as quickly, which increases the possibility of danger. Remember you not only need to concentrate on what YOU are doing, but also what OTHER DRIVERS are doing as well. If you are sleepy, the only safe cure is to get off the road and rest. If you don’t, you risk not only your life, but also the lives of others around you.

TO KEEP FROM GETTING TIRED ON A LONG TRIP. • Get a lot of rest before you start • Don’t take any drugs that can make you drowsy • Don’t drive for an extended period of time (Set a common sense limit of 300 to 400 miles a day) • Roll your window down and get some fresh air in your face Such emotions such as anger can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. Never express your anger on the road. REMEMBER: DRIVING A CAR IS AS DANGEROUS AS PLAYING WITH A LOADED GUN. When you Enroll in a traffic school program, you will learn about the topics mentioned above and more. A motor vehicle can be a safe mode of transportation, or it can be a very dangerous weapon. If you want to learn how to increase the chances of making it to your destination in one piece, complete our traffic school online today. The program is ComedyTrafficSchool.com. Take online traffic school the fun way with our award winning course. Our traffic school course is the perfect choice for anyone who recently received a traffic ticket; keep your driving record clean, your auto insurance rates low and become a better, safer driver!

9 WAYS STRESS IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN YOU THINK

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Stress makes it difficult to control your emotions Stress can promote disease Stress can ruin your teeth and gums Stress can ruin your heart

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Stress can make you gain weight Stress can make you look older Stress weakens your immune system Stress can lead to long-term disability

Avoiding Deer and Other Animal Collisions DURING HUNTING SEASON 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, 2017 and June 30, 2020, 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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So, you need a break, and you decide to pull into a truck stop or rest area. Don’t be lazy and try to find the closest parking to the building. Everyone thinks like that and in doing so, it’s crowded. Play it smart by parking where it’s nice and wide open. By doing so, you’re getting a few extra steps in, and you’re protecting yourself from having your vehicle struck. It could also save you from striking a vehicle. Cover your A@@. Find the safe parking!

STAY SAFE ON THE ICE ICE

• Bend slightly and walk flat footed • Point your feet out slightly like a penguin • Keep your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible • Watch where you are stepping • Take shorter, shuffle-like steps • Keep your arms at your sides (not in your pockets!) • Concentrate on keeping your balance • Go S-L-O-W-L-Y

STAY SAFE ON THE ICE

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THAT’S RIGHT DRIVERS,

PEAK

IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER WHICH MEANS

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IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

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THANKSGIVING QUOTE: “Give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.”__Brian Tracy.