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, PeopleNet, and pre-trip procedures. The short videos presented below are intended to answer some of those most frequently asked questions.
Pre-trip Inspections
These videos demonstrate thorough inspection of both truck and trailer.
- Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections
- #1: Comprehensive Pre-Trip Inspection
- #2: Checking the Oil
- #3: Left-side inspection
- #4: Inspecting the suspension
- #5: Inspecting the front
- #6: Engine right side
- #7: Inspecting the fuel injectors
- #8: Right-side coolant inspection
- #9: Inspecting the brakes
- #10: Brake slack adjustors
- #11: ABS brake inspection
- #12: Comprehensive brake inspection
- #13: Inspecting the inside of the cab
- #14: Continuing the inspection of the right side
- #15: Inspecting tandems
- #16: Comprehensive look at inspecting tandems
- #17: Inspecting the back of the trailer
- #18: Inspecting the left side of the trailer
- #19: Inspecting the fifth wheel
- #20: Lights, signals, and four-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
PeopleNet
Videos #27 – #31 demonstrate how to use PeopleNet
- #27: Logging in, correcting, and certifying ELD entries
- #28: Load assignments, load details and messaging
- #29: Completing a load at destination
- #30: Messaging through the console and transmitting E-logs to a DOT inspector
- #31: Driver Log Overview
Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections
Introduction to Pre-Trip Inspections
#1: Comprehensive Pre-Trip Inspection
A thorough pre-trip inspection includes these steps.
#5: Inspecting the front
A walk around the front of the truck
#16: A comprehensive look at at inspecting tandems
#18: Inspecting the left side of the trailer
Continuing the walk around the truck and trailer
#21: 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!
#22: Safety – Entering and Exiting
Watch a demonstration of three points of contact for entering and exiting the cab.
#23: Safety – Landing Gear
Learn how to safely raise and lower landing gear.
#24: A welcome message and introduction to your paperwork from Bill Eddy, Director of Operations
Accurate paperwork is directly related to accurate paychecks.
#25: Driver Paperwork – OS&D
Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about reporting OS&D.
#26: Other Driver Paperwork
It isn’t just about driving. You have paperwork too!