RAVEN TRANSPORT CO., INC.
SAFETY RULES
- When entering or exiting your cab and/or trailer, maintain three(3) point contact at all times. Do not jump from cab or trailer.
- When hooking or unhooking your trailer cords and hoses, be sure to stand on the deck plate. Do not balance yourself on the frame rails of the vehicle.
- Chock the front wheels of the trailer when dropping a trailer at a dock door.
- Keep windows and mirrors on your vehicle clean and free from obstruction at all times.
- Utilize proper lifting techniques at all times.
- Safely utilize manual material handling equipment whenever possible. Do not use power jacks or forklifts.
- No horseplay.
- Ensure your load is properly distributed and secure before you leave the customers location and throughout the trip.
- When opening the doors on your trailer, always open the door in a manner that keeps the door between you and the freight. Do not stand in front of the doorway when you open the doors.
- Before you begin your trip be sure that you have had the proper rest and have hours available to complete the trip.
- Ensure that your daily log is kept as to the last change of duty status.
- Always visually ensure the 5th wheel is secured to the trailer kingpin.
- Whenever reasonably possible, always push a load rather than pull.
- Report all accidents and/or injuries to your dispatcher immediately.
- Report spills of any kind to your dispatcher immediately.
- Always wear proper footwear. No leather sole shoe allowed.
- No smoking at a customers facility unless in the designated area. No smoking in the cab of any truck while hauling hazardous material.
- A D.O.T. prescribed pre-trip and post-trip is required at the beginning and end of everyday. Ensure that you have indicated such inspections on your daily log.
- Seat belts must be worn at all times while driving a company vehicle.
- The possession and/or use of any alcoholic beverage, non-prescription drugs (except over-the-counter drugs) and/or drug paraphernalia and/or alcohol is strictly prohibited on or in any company property.
- Observe posted speed limits at all times. The speed limit for all company properties is 5 MPH.