CSA
Lights, tire and brake violations
What are the most mechanical violations found on roadside inspections?
FMCSA Total Maximum Driving Hours Allowed per shift
What is 11 hours
How is the scene of an accident preserved forever?
By drivers taking photos.
The proper way to enter and exit a commercial motor vehicle
What is three points of contact?
Why do we do what we do?
To provide for our families.
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.
An HOS activity that is required every 8 hours of drive time.
What is a 30 minute meal/rest break
When does a driver have to certify his log?
The next time he drives.
It is a Pinch policy for a driver to perform this at the beginning of his shift or if he changes units.
What is a pre-trip inspection.
What is most important resource in our company?
Our people.
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
Driving without being logged into your ELD to extend your hours.
What is unidentified driving and the worst HOS violation you can get?
When can personal conveyance be used?
Only when a driver is on personal business.
What is required to use your cell phone as the ELD display?
A cell phone mounted to the truck
What is required by Safety to use a rental vehicle?
The Pinch Rental Vehicle checklist completed, and all necessary documents included and ELD & Camera installed.
What influences whether Pinch is pulled over for inspections at weigh stations?
The ISS score. This score can be Pass, Optional or Inspect and is based on the carrier's CSA scores.
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.
When is it acceptable for a driver not to call law enforcement to a scene of an accident?
Never
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 the first thing a driver should do if he is involved in an accident with another vehicle?
Call 911 to have first responders dispatched to the scene.
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?
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.
When is a post accident drug test needed?
Hearse, nurse or tow.
What is the speed all CMV's should stay under?
Below the posted speed limit.
What are the Pinch Core values?
Christian Based, Expect Excellence, Respectful, Trustworthy, Goal Setting, Innovative, Honesty and Integrity.