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clearly state that drivers are responsible and held accountable for following these regulations. (If you have any questions about these regulations, see your supervisor.) In addition to the normal “post trip” inspection, the instructors recommended that a post trip inspection be performed immediately after a vehicle is involved in a crash. Finally, all employees should know that lawsuits and courthouses are real. When accidents happen and courts get involved, the driver, supervisor, and mechanics may have to answer questions on the safe operation and maintance of a vehicle. Everyone should take responsibility to ensure a safe trip every time! (L to R) Joe Hinton, Instructor, with Jay Casper, Georgetown Transportation, Inc. Areas covered were preserving the scene and evidence, vehicle and brake system inspections, documenting data recording devices, photographing and measuring accident scenes. On Saturday, participants worked a staged accident scene to apply the knowledge learned in class. The instructors pointed out the importance of post trip inspections but emphasized special attention should be given to brake and steering systems, as well as, tires. D.O.T. and state regulations (L to R) Monte Highsmith, Vance Knight – South Texas Ready Mix Operator, Elrick St. Clair – South TX Area Manager, Kerri Todd – TXI Training Coordinator, Jess Gandy – TXI Concrete Safety Manager, Greg Jamerson – North Texas Assistant Area Manager, and Keith Farris – North Texas Fleet Manager EVERY CHALLENGE MET. Cummins is the fuel economy leader in the heavy-duty trucking industry. Our emissions solution for 2007 takes proven engine technology and electronics, and adds a proprietary Cummins Particulate Filter to automatically trap and burn microscopic particles. Because the ‘07 solution uses the same base technology as our current engine, it is expected to match or exceed current performance standards including fuel economy, power density, reliability and durability. Contact a representative today to learn more about why our ’07 solution will meet every challenge - every load, every time. Cummins Southern Plains, Ltd. 600 N. Watson Rd. Arlington, TX 76011 1.800.306.6801 www.cummins-sp.com 345796_cummins.indd 1 TACA Conveyor • Summer 2008 19 8/29/07 5:13:14 PM http://www.cummins-sp.com

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TACA Conveyor - Summer 2008

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