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Safety Bulletin - Idealease Cancels 2020 Safety Seminars

Jun. 12 2020 Miscellaneous By McCandless Truck Center

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Read and share the latest Safety Bulletin, "Idealease cancels 2020 Safety Seminars", courtesy of Idealease Truck Leasing and Rental for important updates, information on upcoming webinar series and more!

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In this issue find details on the following:

1. Cancellation of all Idealease 2020 Safety Seminars due to COVID-19

  • Safety of customers and employees remain a top priority
  • Stay tuned for more information on an upcoming Idealease Safety Webinar Series starting this August. Each will be less than one hour in length and will cover the following topics: 
    1.  Keeping drivers safe during a pandemic
    2. Who is required to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations?
    3. Qualifying a driver of a commercial motor vehicle.
    4. How the Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations apply to you a motor carrier.
    5. New hours of service regulation changes and the ELD.
    6. Developing a proactive safety and loss control program.

2.  HEAT AND YOUR TRUCK - pay attention to engine coolant and tires!

  • Engine Coolant - It is estimated that 50% of all engine failures are associated with an overheat condition of the engine.
  • During the pre-post trip inspection driver should:
    1. Make sure that the coolant level is within range of the marking on the side of the coolant reservoir.
    2. If the coolant level is low contact your Idealease service provider immediately for direction. ELC coolant should be a red/orange color and should be free of dirt, debris, rust and other contaminants.

  • Do NOT ELC with mixed conventional anti-freeze!

    1. If when operating a CMV a dash light comes on with an overheat warning immediately pull the unit into a safe parking place and contact your Idealease service provider for direction. Operating the unit in an overheat situation can severely damage the engine.
  • Tires - What can drivers do to minimize tire related issues during the summertime months?
    1. Tire pressures need to be checked more frequently in the summer.
    2. Tire pressures need to be checked when the tire is “cold” and not after operation. Pressures can increase during operation when “hot” by as much a 15% giving you a false reading.
    3. Inspect tires for punctures and damage during pre-post trip inspections and stops. Tire punctures tend to increase during the summer because the tread rubber becomes hotter and “softer” and acts as a magnet to nails and road debris.
    4. Immediately report to your Idealease service provider tire conditions that need attention.

3. FMCSA Issues 90-Day Waiver for Pre-Employment Drug Testing

  • This waiver allows employers to forgo administration of a pre-employment drug test if the driver has participated in a controlled substances testing program that meets the requirements of 49 CFR part 382 within the previous 90 days. 
  • The waiver further requires that the driver either: (i) was tested for controlled substances within the past 6 months or (ii) participated in the random controlled substances testing program for the previous 12 months. In addition, under the exception, the employer would be required to ensure that no prior employer of the driver has records of a violation of 49 CFR Part 382 or the controlled substances use rule of another DOT agency within the previous six months.

The Idealease Safety Bulletin is provided for Idealease locations and their customers and is not to be construed as a complete or exhaustive source of compliance or safety information. The Idealease Safety Bulletin is advisory in nature and does not warrant, guarantee, or otherwise certify compliance with laws, regulations, requirements, or guidelines of any local, state, or Federal agency and/or governing body, or industry standards.