Safety Shenanigans
What’s the superhero mission of the Savage Hazard Analysis Prevention System (SHAPS)?
What is to identify, analyze, and mitigate workplace hazards?
What’s 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?
What’s the first step in the “SALE” air brake test that kicks off the brake-tastic fun?
What is the Static Brake Check?
Why is it a big deal for drivers to do a Fit for Duty check before hitting the road?
What is to make sure drivers are alert and ready to rock the road safely?
What’s the best practice for making safe lane changes and avoiding surprises on the road?
What is planning lane changes well in advance and practicing SPACE principles?
What’s the secret sauce 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?
What’s the first heroic step in SHAPS when spotting a villainous hazard?
What is to identify hazards?
How do you become the ultimate defect detective in your Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)?
What is by recording any defect, regardless of severity?
Which part of the “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?
What’s are 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?
When an inspector asks for your Geotab logs, what’s the smoothest way to impress them?
What is to follow the Geotab transfer process and hand over the logs like a pro?
Why is it a big deal for drivers to use Fit for Duty before starting their shift?
What is to verify drivers are alert and ready to work safely?
What’s the golden rule for logging vehicle defects during a pre-trip inspection?
What is to log them in the DVIR as soon as detected?
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?
What’s 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”?
What’s 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?
What’s the power move under Savage’s Stop Work Obligation (SWO) if you see something unsafe?
What is to stop work immediately and report the hazard?
Why do we love post-trip inspections? What’s their main mission?
What is to identify any damage or wear that occurred during the trip?
During the “E” portion of the SALE test, which trusty truck component are we making sure is ready to pop into action?
What is the Tractor Protection Valve?
What’s the secret sauce for drivers when they find a vehicle defect during a pre-trip inspection?
What is to log it in the DVIR as soon as detected?
What’s 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?
What’s 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?
What’s the top priority when you spot a potential hazard during your shift?
What is to take immediate action to mitigate the hazard and ensure safety?
What’s the bright idea when you spot a non-functional light during a walk-around inspection?
What is to document it and schedule it for repair?
At what PSI should the Tractor Protection Valve pop to show it’s ready for action?
What is between 20-45 psi, depending on the vehicle manufacturer?
What’s the dynamic duo of safety practices that every driver should follow to stay out of trouble on the road?
What is wearing your seatbelt and maintaining a safe following distance?
What’s the secret to smoothly merging onto a busy highway without turning it into a bumper car ride?
What is accelerating to match the speed of traffic, using your mirrors, and signaling early?
What’s the magic formula for keeping all your permits and paperwork in order and avoiding any roadside surprises?
What is ensuring all required permits, licenses, and documentation are up-to-date, easily accessible, properly stored in the vehicle, and verified daily?