At Roehl, being successful means being safe, and for our driving teammates, that means using the
Safe 7. For example, when our drivers
Prepare to Drive, they start with a well-defined trip plan. A well-defined trip plan can help alleviate stress and reduce driver fatigue. Managing a driver’s fatigue is extremely important. If you’re a driver, plan your rest periods. Never driver fatigued. If you are fatigued, always find a safe place to shut down and communicate your plans with your operational teammates.
Trip planning also helps drivers know the time of day they will go through certain towns, helps the driver plan their rest cycle, if they are changing from driving during the day to driving through the night, and that could help reduce exposure to accidents.
Proper trip planning also gives drivers 100% knowledge of all types of roadways they are going to be on, including construction zones. Knowing where all construction zones are supports safe driving in all of these dangerous areas. Construction zone safe driving includes:
- Slow Down!
- Stay Back!
- Be attentive to workers in construction zones.
- Be attentive to construction zone equipment.
- Be attentive to all lane shifts, drop off, construction barriers.
Drivers who properly trip plan are also aware of any outstanding weather conditions and road conditions they will run into, supports on-time deliveries, supports speed management and fuel MPG, and lets a driver know early enough in the trip if they are going to need support such as a relay or a changed appointment time.
Proper trip planning also helps drivers avoid being cited for overweight violations or bypassing scales, and we’ve created a training video called Weigh Station Awareness. If you’re a Roehl driving teammate, please complete the Weigh Station Awareness video at Roehl You by Friday, June 4. On your My Roehl App, click Driver Toolkit and then Roehl Youniversity or visit
TeamRoehl.com and click on Roehl Youniversity.