Welcome to our companies!
A message from Executive Vice President Jordan Kolb.
Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions
From time-to-time new and experienced drivers ask us to explain important safety, administrative, and pre-trip procedures. the short videos presented below are intended to answer some of those most frequently asked questions.
Pre-trip Inspections
Videos # 1 – 20 present steps included in a thorough pre-trip inspection. The contents of the videos are as follows:
- Introduction
- #1: Comprehensive Pre-Trip Inspection
- #2: Checking the oil
- #3: Left-side inspection
- #4: Inspecting the suspension
- #5: The front of the truck
- #6: Engine right side
- #7: Fuel injectors
- #8: Right-side coolant
- #9: Brakes
- #10: Slack Adjustors
- #11: ABS Brakes
- #12: A comprehensive look at brakes
- #13: Inside the cab
- #14: Continuation of the right side
- #15: Tandems
- #16: Comprehensive tandem inspection
- #17: Inspecting the rear of the trailer
- #18: Left-side of the trailer
- #19: Comprehensive inspection of the fifth wheel
- #20: Lights, signals, and 4-ways
Safety Videos
Videos # 21 – 23 show demonstrations of important safety measures. The contents of the videos are as follows:
- #21: Engaging and disengaging
- #22: Entering and exiting the cab – three points of contact
- #23: Raising and lowering tandem gear
Driver Paperwork
Videos #24 – #26 explain the importance and how-to’s of driver paperwork
- #24: Welcome
- #25: OS&D
- #26: Other driver paperwork
Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections
Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections
Comprehensive Pre-Trip Inspection
A thorough pre-trip inspection includes these steps.
#4: Inspecting the front
A walk around the front of the truck
#15: A comprehensive look at at inspecting tandems
#17: Inspecting the left side of the trailer
Continuing the walk around the truck and trailer
#20: Safety – Engaging and disengaging the fifth wheel
Engaging and disengaging the fifth wheel doesn’t have to be complicated. Doing it correctly is very important!
#21: Safety – Entering and Exiting
Watch a demonstration of three points of contact for entering and exiting the cab.
#22: Safety – Landing Gear
Learn how to safely raise and lower landing gear.
#23: Driver Paperwork – Welcome
Accurate paperwork is directly related to accurate paychecks.
#24: Driver Paperwork – OS&D
Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about reporting OS&D.
#25: Driver Paperwork
It isn’t just about driving. You have paperwork too!