Safety Shenanigans
What is to identify, analyze, and mitigate workplace hazards?
What is the superhero mission of the Savage Hazard Analysis Prevention System (SHAPS)?
The ultimate pre-trip ritual to ensure your ride is roadworthy.
What is conducting a full pre-trip inspection, including all major systems and equipment?
The first step in the “SALE” air brake test?
What is the Static Brake Check?
Makes sure drivers are alert and ready to for duty.
Why is it Fit for Duty check before hitting the road?
The best practice for making safe lane changes?
What is planning lane changes well in advance and practicing SPACE principles?
The secret for keeping your logbooks in line with federal regulations.
What is ensuring they are accurate, up-to-date, and certified at the end of each shift?
Identifying hazards.
What is the first heroic step in SHAPS when spotting a villainous hazard?
Becoming the ultimate defect detective in your Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
What is by recording any defect, regardless of severity?
The A in “SALE” air brake test ensures your brakes hold steady when applied.
What is the Applied Pressure Test?
What’s the magic number for steer tire tread depth according to Savage’s policy?
What is 4/32 inch?
The 3 smart actions when you need to navigate through heavy traffic safely.
What is maintaining a safe following distance, staying alert, and being patient?
Follow the Geotab transfer process and transfer your logs like a pro.
What you should do when an inspector asks for your Geotab log book information?
This software program verifies that drivers are alert and ready to work safely.
What is Fit for Duty?
You log them in the DVIR as soon as detected.
What’s the golden rule for logging vehicle defects during a pre-trip inspection?
At what psi should the low pressure alarm sound to keep things safe and sound?
What is 60 psi and lower?
What’s the ultimate move when you find a non-functional light during your walk-around inspection?
What is to document it and schedule it for repair?
The best strategy for handling unexpected road hazards like debris or sudden stops.
What is staying alert, maintaining a safe speed, and always having an “out”?
The best way to ensure your vehicle’s lighting system is always up to code and shining bright.
What is regularly inspecting all lights, including brake lights, turn signals, and clearance lights, and refusing to operate the vehicle if any lights are defective?
Stop work immediately and report the hazard.
What is the power move under Savage’s Stop Work Obligation (SWO) if you see something unsafe?
To identify any damage or wear that occurred during the trip.
Why do we love post-trip inspections? What’s their main mission?
During the “E” portion of the SALE test, these trusty truck component are going to pop into action.
What is the Tractor Protection Valve? (Red and Yellow) valves.
You log it in the DVIR as soon as detected.
What drivers do when they find a vehicle defect during a pre-trip inspection?
The key to staying safe when driving in bad weather conditions like rain or snow.
What is reducing speed, increasing following distance, and using headlights?
The key to ensuring your tires are always road-ready and compliant with federal regulations.
What is regularly checking tire pressure, inspecting for damage, and refusing to operate the vehicle if tires are not in good condition?
Take immediate action to mitigate the hazard and ensure safety.
What is the top priority when you spot a potential hazard during your shift?
Its the bright idea when you spot a non-functional light during a walk-around inspection.
What is document it and schedule it for repair?
At this PSI the Tractor Protection Valves pop to show it’s ready for action.
What is between 20-45 psi, depending on the vehicle manufacturer?
Wearing your seatbelt and maintaining a safe following distance.
What’s the dynamic duo of safety practices that every driver should follow to stay out of trouble on the road?
The secret to smoothly merging onto a busy highway.
What is accelerating to match the speed of traffic, using your mirrors, and signaling early?
Steps taken for keeping all your permits and paperwork in order and avoiding any roadside surprises.
What is verify all required documents are in the vehicle and are current?