EMERGENCY RESPONSE
THIS PERSON SHOULD BE CALLED FIRST AFTER AN ACCIDENT OR EMERGANCY.
WHO IS DALE LANIER?
ADJUSTING GPS / CELL PHONE USE / RADIO OR AIR CONTROL
WHAT ARE COMMON DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING?
THIS MANDATORY SAFETY PROCEDURE MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE STARTING EACH SHIFT.
WHAT IS A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION?
operator must inspect this circular rubber component inside hose couplers and the rear dome door to ensure it isn't cracked, dry-rotted, or missing, which would cause vacuum or fluid leaks.
What is a gasket (or O-ring)?
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE YOU TO PLACE WARNING DEVICES (LIKE TRIANGLES OR FLARES) WITHIN THIS MANY MINUTES OF AN EMERGANCY ROADSIDE STOP.
WHAT IS 10 MINUTES?
THIS CRITICAL DRIVING PRACTICE PREVENTS ACCIDENTS IN A CMV BY ACCOUNTING FOR HEAVY LOADS THAT INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCE AND ROLLOVER RISK
WHAT IS SPEED CONTROL?
DRIVERS MAINTAIN THESE TO TRACK HOURS OF SERVICE AND PREVENT FATIGUE VIOLATIONS.
WHAT ARE DRIVER LOGS?
Even if a grease trap truck's tank is empty, a defensive driver must still account for this secondary fluid hazard that shifts weight and sloshes in separate wash tanks.
What is fresh/clean water (used for pressure washing)
EXHAUST PIPES, HOT ENGINE PARTS, AND SPARKING COMPONENTS CAN ALL BECOME THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE HAZARD.
WHAT IS A FIRE HAZARD?
TO PROVENT A TRUCK ROLLOVER, A DEFENSIVE DRIVER MUST PROACTIVELY REDUCE SPEED BELOW THE POSTED LIMIT ON THESE ROADWAY SECTIONS.
WHAT ARE ENTRANCE AND EXIT RAMPS (or curves)?
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND TRIANGLES FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY OF ITEMS THAT MUST ALWAYS BE ACCESSIBLE FROM YOUR CMV.
WHAT IS EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT?
During a pre-trip inspection of all hoses, a driver must look for these two specific internal and external defects that could cause a hose to burst under pressure or collapse under a vacuum.
What are kinks/cracks and exposed wire reinforcement (or blisters/bulges)?
DETAILS OF WHAT HAPPENED, TIMESTAMPS, LOCATION, ACTIONS TAKEN, AND PHOTOS ARE ALL ESSENTIAL PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT.
WHAT IS AN INCIDENT REPORT?
Premier Grease frequently services tight urban alleyways, making it vital to perform a "G.O.A.L." check before maneuvering. G.O.A.L. stands for this phrase.
What is Get Out And Look?
This is the maximum number of hours a commercial vehicle driver can physically drive before they are legally required by HOS rules to take a mandatory, uninterrupted 30-minute rest break.
What is 8 hours?
Before hitting the road, you must ensure that all external valves are not only closed but also secured with these secondary safety devices to prevent accidental spills if a primary valve fails or vibrates open.
What are dust caps (or safety plugs/secondary lock pins)? Bungy Cords?