Safety News LANDSTAR

March 2016

To view BASIC scores anytime, please visit: https://ai.fmcsa.dot.gov/sms/

BASIC THRESHOLD RANGER INWAY LEA

Unsafe Driving 60% 34% 32% 16%

Hours of Service (HOS) Compliance 60% 50% 38% 22%

Driver Fitness 75% 7% 8% 0%

Controlled Substances / Alcohol 75% 0% 26% 0%

Vehicle Maintenance 75% 63% 68% 11%

Landstar CSA Performance Based on a 24 month record ending 1/29/2016

Safe Parking Parking is a task that drivers must perform every day, and unfortunately it can come with many risks.

Dings and dents may not seem all that scary or stressful in the context of highway collisions and inci-

dents. But, the fact is, collisions in parking lots are among the most common accidents drivers ex-

perience, costing time and money. Collisions at truck stops, rest areas and shipper/consignee lots

accounted for 37% of all Landstar accidents in 2015.

Below are just a few things to consider:

Parking lot accidents are common, they can be avoided if drivers are easy on the accelerator

pedal and drive slowly.

A good practice is pulling through to the opposite space so you can drive forward out of the

space instead of backing out when leaving. This saves time and reduces hazards when

backing up; however be aware of vehicles pulling into the same spot headfirst.

If backing into a parking spot Get Out And Look before you begin backing (GOAL).

When it’s windy, use care so the door doesn’t hit the vehicle next to yours when exiting your

vehicle.

Keep your guard up until you are in your desired position and your brakes are set.

Trip planning is key! Parking shortage continues to be a challenge for CMV’s and there’s an

app for that! Apps like Trucker Tools and Trucker Path can assist with locating the best places to

park, stop, eat and more.

Watch out for pedestrians! When looking for a place to park, park further away where there is

less pedestrian traffic.

When choosing a parking space consider security! Choose a well lit area, preferably against a

fence to avoid cargo theft. Know cargo theft “hot spots” and avoid stopping in these areas if

possible.

Remember- Parking on any road open to public travel is a violation of

Landstar’s Sitting Duck Policy.

Safety News March 2016

CSA BASIC scores may not be visible to the public, but they are still

as important as ever. Each and every BCO has the Power of One to

improve our scores. Clean inspections are key to keeping each

BASIC category under threshold. Always keep logs current, perform

thorough inspections and travel at a safe and legal speed.

Important information for operators using an Electronic Logging Device. A recent update from

Omnitracs could cost time, money and violations. The upgrade states that the beginning of drive

time must revert back to when the wheels started moving, so if an Electronic Logging Device

equipped truck moves prior to the end of a rest period, the on-duty time will begin when the truck

began to move. To avoid any issues, make sure a complete rest break is taken off-duty or in the

sleeper berth. Per 395.2, the definition of driving time means all time spent at the driving controls of

a commercial motor vehicle in operation and should be logged as on-duty driving.

Compliance Corner

Cargo Seal Integrity

Before 9/11, cargo seals and padlocks were often viewed as an

optional tool to many in the transportation industry. Post 9/11, the

world’s transportation supply chain has tightened up significantly

both domestically and internationally. Most shippers and trucking

companies have implemented supply chain security procedures. All

vans and containers must be sealed.

Border Crossing – Equipment inspections & High Security Seals

Security has to be taken seriously, and if you choose to haul freight across International borders you

must be committed to being vigilant. Visually inspect cargo at the point of loading. Equipment

inspections must be thorough and systematic prior to reaching the U.S. and Canadian borders.

While you are inspecting your equipment, look for natural or hidden compartments where

someone, unbeknownst to you may have hidden contraband. The sealing of the trailer or container

doors with a high security seal is a crucial requirement for a secure supply chain, and remains an

important and critical part of Landstar’s commitment to the C-TPAT & PIP programs (Customs-Trade

Partnership Against Terrorism & Partners in Protection).

Landstar’s cargo security procedures can be found at www.landstaronline.com by clicking on the

Safety & Security link and then the cargo security link.

If you have any questions about crossing the U.S./Canadian border, contact Landstar’s Customs

Help Desk at 888-628-8404. For Landstar’s C-TPAT or PIP requirements, or if you need high security

seals, contact the Security & Cargo Loss Prevention Department immediately at 800-872-9103.

Cargo Security

Safety News

Congratulations! February LSO of the Month

Lacey Crosson

Safe Years

Judy D Smith 20

Dewayne Spence 20

Mark A Dillingham 20

Gerald A Jeffords 21

Juan Victor Tapia 21

Thomas E Cox 22

Carl R McFadden 22

Robert M Jurashen 23

Steven Wadsworth 23

Reed H Terrell 23

Dennis R Dishner 24

John M Adams 24

Cletus S Renninger 25

Safe Years Craig A Ringelstetter 26

Frederick Foster 26

Damon F Davis 27

Dennis L Depoy 27

Donald R Crum 27

John Chastain 28

Keith McClain 28

Richard Buckner 28

Andrew Whitehead 30

Charles R Storey 30

David N Presar 32

John T Nunn 33

Raymond R Jay 33

WAY TO GO!! January 20+ Years Safe Drivers

NAME

Jason Alvarez

Linda Vickerd

Bernhord Bueckert

John Smith

David M Miller

DATE / EVENT

2/02/16 Pride Campaign

2/6/16 Safety Meeting / Romulus, MI

2/6/16 Safety Meeting / Romulus, MI

2/6/16 Safety Meeting / Romulus, MI

2/11/16 Clean Inspection

February Monthly Tire Winner (Clean Inspection, Safety Event Attendance, PRIDE Campaign)

Congratulations Harold Ellen! Drive for Five jacket winner for participating in the safety topic online training.

Lacey Crosson of the GAD agency in Gadsden, Alabama has been selected as the February 2016

LSO of the month. GAD makes safety the number one priority and it shows with their accident

frequency of .28 and over 7.2 million miles booked in the last 12 months. Lacey and her staff host

an annual BCO safety meeting and also participate in the yearly LSO meeting in Birmingham, AL.

The GAD agency also supports Landstar’s safety culture by participating in the safety meetings at

the Mid-America Truck Show each year in Louisville, Kentucky. The GAD agency credits dedication

to complete and accurate dispatch, as well as use of the Landstar Connect App and The Trucker

Tools App to track high risk/high value shipments. Congratulations to Bill, Lacey and everyone at

GAD!

BCO Appreciation Day—Ft. Worth, TX The reservation hotline is open! Reservations are required to attend this one day event at the Ft.

Worth Orientation Center on Friday, April 8th. To register for the event, call 888-874-0300. Space

is limited, so be sure to register early! For more details, go to landstaronline.com.

Safe Parking Thursday, March 17, 2016 @ 12 p.m. ET

Region Sponsor: Region 5

Department Sponsor: LCAPP

To dial in on Safety Thursday, call 877-717-5921

Please call in 5 - 10 minutes early to avoid congestion

getting on the call.

Stop by any Landstar Orientation Center every Safety Thursday for a free lunch and an extra entry in

the Safe Truck Giveaway for listening in on the Safety Conference Call

Safety News

Safety Thursday Conference Call

March 2016

Safety Thursday Events March 17, 2016 Portland, OR - Safety Meeting Hosted by PRT, breakfast 8am @ Jubitz Truck Stop 10350 N Vancouver Way

Reno, NV - Safety Meeting Hosted by JKT, 9am @ Cabela’s off I-80 near Boomtown

Sacramento, CA - Safety Meeting Hosted by SJV, 8am @ 49er Travel Plaza 2828 El Centro Rd .

Laredo, TX - Safety Meeting Hosted by LMO, 11am @ 18702 Metropolitan Rd. in the drivers’ room

Longmont, CO - Safety Meeting

Hosted by LMC, 10am @ 4328 State Highway

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Joplin, MO - Safety Meeting Hosted by SFM, 11am @ Petro Truck stop I-44 exit 4

Oak Grove, MO - Safety Meeting

Hosted by KCL, 11am @ Petro Truck Stop Iron

Skillet, 301 SW First St I-70 exit 28

Fairfield, OH - Safety Meeting

Hosted by WAD, 11 am @ 3240 Production Dr.

Jefferson, GA - Safety Meeting &

Annual Hog Roast

Hosted by COV, 11:30am @

Landstar Orientation Center I-85

exit 140

Mark Your Calendars….

Prior recordings of the Safety Thursday Conference Calls are available for your listening on Landstaronline. Go to: Safety Section/ Safety Publications/ Safety Thursday Conference Call Replay

Safety Thursday Events (continued)

2016 Mid America Truck Show

March 31 - April 2, 2016

Kentucky Expo Center

Booth #16148 North Wing

Safety Meeting Schedule

Location: West Hall Rooms 3 & 4 Hospitality room opens @ 8am

Safety Meetings held Thursday - Saturday at 10am

Lunch served after daily safety meetings.