CSA
The abbreviation for Compliance, Safety & Accountability
What is CSA
What requirements must be met to send a driver for a random drug and alcohol test?
The driver must be at the beginning of their shift, in the middle of their shift or at the end of their shift. The driver must also be logged into the ELD as on duty not driving.
Pinch has a no-U-turn policy in place. What are the exceptions to this policy?
When directed by law enforcement.
When necessary, as a result of road closures, detours, or emergencies.
In designated areas with clear visibility and sufficient space to perform the U-turn safely.
What is required by Safety to use a rental vehicle?
The Pinch Rental Vehicle checklist completed, and all necessary documents included.
A Roadside inspection has the column for OOS checked. What does that mean?
The driver was placed out of service and is required to not move the vehicle until the repair is made. The only exception is if the DOT officer escorts the driver to a safe location or repair facility.
FMCSA Total Maximum Driving Hours Allowed per shift
What is 11 hours
True or False, Boards or any equipment on the truck deck or trailer cannot be strapped with bungee cords, straps must be used.
True
A driver is required by Pinch to perform this at the beginning of his shift.
What is a pre-trip inspection.
Why do we do what we do?
To provide for our families.
Information from this document is used to create a drivers Motor Vehicle Record, driver's CSA score, a driver's PSP and a carrier's CSA score.
What are the Roadside Inspections?
An HOS activity that is required every 8 hours
What is a meal/rest break
Explain the difference between an Indirect Tie Down and a Direct Tie Down?
An indirect tie down is secured to each side of the trailer and not tied directly to the freight. A direct tie down is secured to the sides of the freight and then to the side of the trailer.
A Pinch safety guideline you are required to adhere to while driving and on Pinch property that you should also adhere to personally
What is no cell phone use while driving
What is most important resource in our company?
Our drivers.
What determines whether Pinch is pulled over for inspections at weigh stations?
The ISS score on CSA. This score can be Pass, Optional or Inspect and is based on the carrier's CSA scores.
Driving without being logged into your ELD to extend your hours.
What is unidentified driving and the worst HOS violation you can get?
To ensure a 15 ft piece of cargo is secure, how many straps should be used?
3, Pinch requires a strap for every 5 ft of cargo.
The proper way to enter and exit a commercial motor vehicle
What is three points of stance
What are the Pinch Core values?
Christian Based, Expect Excellence, Respectful, Trustworthy, Goal Setting, Innovative, Honesty and Integrity.
Name 3 of the 7 BASICS that make up CSA.
Unsafe Driving, Crash Indicator, Hours of Service Compliance, Vehicle Maintenance, Controlled Substances and Alcohol, Hazardous Materials Compliance, Driver Fitness
When can you not send a driver for a random drug test?
After 4:00 PM, clinics will not perform DOT drug screens after 4:00 PM.
A driver must have this mounted in his vehicle to use it for navigation.
What is a cell phone?
What is the speed all CMV's should stay under?
70 MPH or lower.