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June,2016 BCT Inc., a PCA transportation Company BCT among leaders in mandated electronic logs Most company fleets already compliant. This move will have BCT ahead of most trucking companies in the nation when it comes to meeting the mandated date for implementation Ray Perez BCT Driver “…much better than paper….the lines on the paper logs are hard to see in the morning when the light in the tractor is dim. Also it is faster when going through the CHP scales.” BCT is taking the next step towards meeting mandates for all fleets to have electronic devices that replace paper logs according to General Manager Dan Bernert. “We are about to turn the corner well ahead of the Dec. 17, 2017 deadline,” Bernert said in a note to all involved in operations last week. He said that “improved compliance, driver and back office efficiencies and further development of our safety culture will be immediate benefits of our proactive approach to the mandate. Bernert explained that many of out terminals (Allentown, Van- Inside Boise Express Know the signs of heat-related illness ….. Page 3 Move over for emergency vehicles ….. Page 6 Facts about using electronic logs ….. Page 9 A strap on trailer doors that saves lives ….. Page 10 Martin Gillette Centerline Driver “Love it, easy accurate, prefer it over all that paper stuff, the lines and stuff. Once I got used to it I don’t think I would ever want to go back to paper!” couver, Industry, DeRidder Dedicated, Wallula company chips) currently comply with the HOS mandate. “All fleets will be compliant (paperless) by August 1, 2016,” Bernert said. HOS switch for all trucks will be flipped on Friday, July 1st. The month of July will be our “practice” month (last month paper logs will be accepted). July will also be our last opportunity to get the bugs out and drivers properly trained. (Continued on page 5) the Page 2 Trucking ACCIDENT FREQUENCY 2016 5—Month AFR Preventable Accident* Randy Bailey January February March April May TOTALS AFR** 1 1 2 2 0.97 0.89 1.61 1.81 *Any accident in which our driver failed by defensive driving to do everything reasonable to prevent the accident. ** The number of preventable wrecks per million miles of travel. Welcome to new and returning drivers who have joined the ranks of BCT, Inc. and Boise Trucking Operations during the past month (by publication deadline) Ignacio Nuno of Vancouver, Washington May 4 as a new driver for Owner-Operator Neb Mavrak. Shane Dupree of Hewitt, Texas May 5 as a new CTC driver out of Waco. Galloway Copeland of LaGrande, Oregon May 11 as a new Owner-Operator for the Boise Flatbed Fleet. Marcus Williams of Thomasville, Alabama May 16 as a new Owner-Operator out of Jackson. Ricardo Guillan of Boise, Idaho May 16 as a new I-5 Owner-Operator. Simon Forbes of Arlington, Texas May 18 as a new LCC South Owner-Operator. Guy Kouyian May 23 as a returning OwnerOperator on the Wallula Chip Fleet. If you’re an Owner-Operator who knows a driver who would be a good ‘fit’ for BCT 1800-544-5989, Opt. 5. See Page 13 for details on how you earn cash for your “Driver to Driver” referrals. Page 3 Trucking It’s hot out there: Review signs of heat-related illness “Now’s the time to review the signs of heat-related illness,” said Randy Bailey, Manager of BCT Driver Services and Safety. “We look forward to longer days and several months of increasingly hot temperatures. It’s often easy to forget that working in the summer heat can be very dangerous,” he said. Extreme temperatures can cause a range of ailments. Here are common health and safety hazards of working in the heat. It’s important to recognize the symptoms, know how to avoid them, and also how to cope with them if they do occur. Heat rash. Although this is uncomfortable rather than dangerous, it is a sign that the temperature is having an effect, and it can be an undesirable distraction. Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing is least likely to cause prickly heat, and a cool shower after the work or play period, followed by a sprinkling of talcum powder or cornstarch, will help relieve the irritation. Heat stress. This common reaction to high temperatures, especially when accompanied by strenuous activity, can result in thirst, tiredness, dizziness, and even difficulty seeing. Such symptoms suggest it's time to drink some cool water or even Gatorade (this drink helps to replace electrolytes the body loses by sweating . This should reduce the possibility of fainting that extreme heat may cause. Heat cramps. These painful muscle spasms in arms, legs, or intestines are caused by losing salt while sweating. Cooling down and drinking water or Gatorade is again the remedy. Your summer diet should include foods that will replace lost salt. Heat exhaustion. A person suffering from this common response to strenuous activity in the heat is likely to feel weak and possibly dizzy and/or nauseous. You may have chills, clammy skin, and profuse sweating. If these symptoms occur, you should get to a cool spot, elevate your feet slightly, drink fluids and rest. Heat affects the body by reducing blood flow to the brain, muscles and organs. Always pace yourself when driving and working in the heat and keep hydrated. Water should be considered a part of your personal protective equipment (PPE ) when it comes to the summer heat! Page 4 Trucking Husband gets lesson on PPE after injury during grinding job Last year, my husband was using a grinder to grind down a part of a bumper on a friends vehicle. He needed to grind it down and then weld some pieces together. He figured he would just do a really quick grind job and not wear any safety glasses since it wouldn’t take too long. Well it took him over an hour and again he didn’t put on any glasses. Needless to say, he ended up getting a piece of metal stuck in his eyeball. He had to go to the doctor to have it removed. The doctor told him he was lucky it wasn’t worse and that he came in when he did. He could have gotten an infection and/or lost his vision. His states were rushing and complacency as he has worked on cars since he was a kid. His errors were in the line of fire, and mind not on task. He learned a very painful lesson that day to always wear PPE. -Jenny Walker Vancouver Dispatcher Jenny Walker Driver avoids serious injury when pickup knocks him down, rolls away On Monday I was taking my trash to the trash barrel at 2 a.m. I was carrying it in my pickup truck. As I got to the barrel I put my truck in park and stepped out. The thing I did not realize was that the truck was not in park. I was knocked down by the door and rolled away from the truck and not under it. The worst part was getting up and chasing my truck down and getting it stopped with no further mishap. My states were rushing, complacency and mind not on task. This could have been a lot worse. Eugene Craft -Eugrme Craft DeRidder Driver Page 5 Trucking Examples of Line-of-Fire •A hand or finger inadvertent- ly struck by a hammer •Chemical exposure from line breaking activities •Motorized equipment collision •Eye injury from grinding disc generated sparks •Flash-burn sustained from welding operations •Trench cave-in containing occupants •Falling overhead load from rigging failure •Falling objects from overhead work •Loose clothing caught in rotating equipment BCT switching on all electronic log books (Continued from page 1) Operations Manager Mike Hayes said that while most drivers are following regulations, electronic logging will “immediately” solve a couple of the most frequent errors found on paper logs...Form a Manner and Record of Duty status, two violations that usually occur when a driver gets in a hurry with his paperwork. Terminal Managers and dispatchers will be working with drivers and providing training resources throughout the month of July. Jose Soto – Centerline Driver “To me I like the electronic log. It helps me keep my time in all my deliveries and it keeps the Highway Patrol off your back because as long as they see the electronic sticker on the side of my truck they know that we are keeping track of the hours of driving. That’s what I like about my electronic log machine. I like it!” At BCT, we work safely every moment of every day to be certain we return to our loved ones. Page 6 Trucking Make room for emergency responders An emergency responder's job is not an easy one. Life is always in the balance when they are on the roadways. Emergency responders need to get somewhere fast and cannot obey traffic rules like other vehicles. Emergency response vehicles—ambulance, police car or fire truck – ALWAYS has the right-of -way. They can legally exceed the speed limit, go through red lights, stop signs and yields signs. There are safe ways to cooperate with drivers of emergency vehicles. When loud wailing sirens suddenly appear out of nowhere, avoid the knee jerk reaction to panic and move to the right. There could be another vehicle next to you. Stay calm, observant and do the following to safely yield to emergency response vehicles. When a siren approaches from behind you: Once you spot a clear path on the shoulder, use your right signal and make your way over to the right when it is safe to do so. Put on your hazard lights when you are parked on the shoulder. Wait until the emergency vehicle has passed. When a siren approaches in front of you: If traffic is dense in their lanes, an emergency vehicle may approach you in the incoming lane, you still want to pull to the right side of the road and turn on your hazards. This frees the lane you are in so the rescue vehicle can pass. Approaching a stopped emergency vehicle: Emergency responders are more at risk while working on the scene of an accident. To safely drive around a stopped emergency vehicle, change lanes to move away from emergency personnel. Slow down to 5 mph while passing. When you hear a siren or air horn nearby but are not sure where the vehicle is, when it is safe to do so, pull over to the right edge of the road and stop. This maneuver creates a safe space for emergency response vehicles to pass, especially in heavy traffic. Move over to pass stopped emergency vehicles. Reduce speeds to 5 mph to pass the scene. Page 7 Trucking Don’t let summer storms get in the way of a safe trip Several apps available to help you prepare for changing weather or find a route around it Bad weather can adversely affect your driving. Road conditions can be so hazardous, you may not be able to continue on your route. Summer storms can be frequent and dangerous Thunderstorms occur more often during the warm spring and summer months. When the warm air that rises from the earth's surface is warmer than the air that is already in the upper atmosphere, it causes a thunderstorm when the two mix. Most thunderstorms last about 30 minutes and are typical- Don't let foul weather catch you by surprise. Know the weather forecast before you start your route. Local drivers should check local weather before the start of their shift and throughout their shift. Over-the-road drivers should check the weather forecast ahead of time for all of the states they plan to drive through. Finding the best weather app to download on your phone can be difficult since there are so many choices. There are four free weather apps that have truck drivers in mind. They are: (1) The Weather Channel (TWC), (2) Intellicast HD, (3) Weather Underground, (4) Accuweather. ly about 15 miles wide. Though thunderstorms are localized in a small geographical area, they are all dangerous. Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, wind gusts greater than 58 mph and hail upwards of 3/4 inch diameter. These severe weather conditions make roadways extremely hazardous. The professional truck driver should never drive through severe storms. The important two terms to know when learning about the weather in your area are severe storm watch and severe storm warning. If a severe storm watch is issued, continue driving but be ready to seek shelter if the storm is upgraded to a warning. If a severe storm warning is given, immediately find a safe area like a building or store and take cover. Severe storm warnings are issued when there is imminent danger to life and property. Never check the weather on your phone while driving. Check the weather forecast before the beginning of your shift or when you are parked. Page 8 Trucking While there were no BCT driers competing this year, BCT General Manager Dan Bernert was again judging the recent Idaho Truck Driving Championships. He said most of the competitors had 15-30 years experience with 1.5 to 3 million accident free miles. “Amazing skillsets,” Bernert said. Exploding valve is a good reminder for personal protection equipment A driver came to me and said he had a low tire on 53V320. I had him back the trailer in the shop and chocked the wheels. He told me which tire he thought was low. The first thing I did was check to see the tire inflation control if the valve for the box immediately explodtire inflation system ed. Steven Crain was turned on or off. Fortunately, the filter was It was turned off. pointed straight down, I was I reached back and turned arm’s length away and had on the valve on and the filter asmy PPE. I suspect the filter had sembly between the valve and been hit with road debris and cracked the housing. It did not result in an injury of any kind but serves as an reminder how important it is that we always wear proper PPE and expect the unexpected in everything we do . -Steven Crain DeRidder Shop Mgr. Shrapnel from valve Page 9 Trucking What benefits come with use of electronic logs? There are numerous benefits to using electronic logs: What is AOBRD? What is EOBR? What is ELD? What is ELog? The term “AOBRD,” or “Automatic On-board Recording Device,” has been defined since the 1980s as “an electric, electronic, electromechanical, or mechanical device capable of recording driver's duty status information accurately and automatically as required by §395.15. The device must be integrally synchronized with specific operations of the commercial motor vehicle in which it is installed. At a minimum, the device must record engine use, road speed, miles driven, the date, and time of day.” Electronic on-board recorder (EOBR) was to be the term to replace AOBRDs, but the rulemaking to do so was never finalized. An electronic logging device (ELD) is the most recent term to define an electronic device that is capable of recording a driver's driving hours and duty status automatically. In order to be considered an ELD, the device must meet specific technology requirements and be included on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) registration site. References to E-Logs or ELogs are generic references to AOBRDs or ELDs. My drivers do their logs on laptops and smartphones. Are those considered ELogs? These devices are not AOBRDs, EOBRs, or ELDs unless they are directly or indirectly connected to the engine to automatically collect the required movement and speed data. Such non-integrated devices are allowed for logging but the driver must be able to produce a compliant paper (printed) log on demand. What does a driver using an ELD have to do at a roadside inspection? The ELD mandate requires drivers to electronically transfer the records for the last 7 days and the current day to an inspector. The primary methods of doing so are either telematically through a web address or an email account, or locally through a USB 2.0 or a bluetooth® connection. In addition, the driver must provide any supporting documents that he or she has in possession to the inspector upon request. Do drivers using ELogs (Continued on page 12) •First and foremost, electronic logs can greatly simplify compliance by eliminating the need for paper logs. Drivers and carriers see significant time savings from going paperless. •Some of the most common logging violations can be eliminated. Virtually all “form and manner” log violations go away, drivers always know where they stand on compliance, and drivers always have a current log. Alerts will tell driver when they are approaching an hours-of-service limit. •Besides making compliance easier, electronic logs make auditing easier and faster. The systems typically come with automated auditing built in. •Roadside inspections can be easier and quicker. •Scheduling and dispatch become easier because office personnel know the location of the vehicles and how much time drivers have available. Location, engine use, speed, and other data captured by the devices can prove valuable during litigation or other legal proceedings, potentially protecting both the driver and company. Page 10 Trucking A shifted bale of old corrugated cardboard fell on a driver in Virginia and killed him last month. BCT drivers protect against that possibility by strapping doors to be sure it is safe before fully opening the doors. DeRidder Spotter Greg Rappold is pictured opening trailer doors after securing the strap. Simple procedure with strap protects driver opening doors DrRidder drivers are using a simple strap to be sure that the incident that caused the recent death of a man in Amherst County in May. DeRidder Terminal Manager Scott Floyd was familiar with operations at the the industrial lpacking facility where he had worked for several years. Floyd said a driver was killed when he opened the doors and bales of OCC (old corrugated cardboard) fell out. The driver was delivering a load of the cardboard material to a company in Gladstone, according to the sheriff’s office. But when 63-year-old Eugene Boone opened the doors of the trailer, the shifted load fell and crushed him. The news story noted that Mr. Boone leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Barbara, 8 children, 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grand child. “This is something we should make every driver aware of and the importance of being careful when opening trailer doors,” Floyd said. “Our spotters use a strap that hooks on the doors so if there is pressure the strap will catch the bails instead of falling on the driver.” Page 11 Trucking Only two on clean roadside inspection list Just two drivers in BCT fleets received clean inspections during the past reporting period. Daniel Magallon of Wallula Chips and Leon Broussard of the Southern Fleet each receive estra cash for thieir attention to pretrip inspections and receiving a clean bill of health from roadside inspectors. All clean inspections now earn drivers $100 on their next Driver Fleet Inspection Daniel Magallon Chips 5/25/2016 Leon Broussard Southern 5/18/2016 settlement. It’s BCT’s way of recognizing drivers whose pretrip inspections and attention to repairs helped them avoid violations during a roadside inspection. An Owner Operator was pulling away from the dock of a Portland, Oregon customer May 13 when the trailer he scraped a parked trailer. Damage to his tractor in the afternoon incident was bumper, hood and windshield. The trailer he hit was scratched. A Deridder spotter was pulling a trailer in the Deridder yard May 13 when he hit a parked BCT trailer in a curve. There was minor damage to both trailers. An Owner-Operator reported that he hit a slippery spot on Highway 56 as he approached a curve May 17. He said that caused him to lose control, hit a tree and slide to the other side of the road. Damage to the BCT van was apparently extensive following the 10:15 pm wreck. On May 17, an Owner-Operator reported that he was on I-12 near LaCombe, Louisiana when he drove off the road to avoid a collision that was happening in front of him. There was right side damage to his tractor and the trailer was reportedly totaled. “Clean inspections are a sign of quality operators,” Bailey said. He reminded drivers of the Roadcheck 2016 coming up June 7-9 when the likelihood of being checked increases. A driver in a company truc k was making a – trun on US 80 May 15 when he hit a landscape boulder and damaged his right front bumper. a Driver in Cibolo, Texas was towed from a customer’s yard after getting stuck in the mud in a May 15 nighttime incident. A CTC driver was passing a slower moving vehicle on Highway 6 near Bryan, Texas the morning of May 27 when the other vehicle hit the side of the BCT tractor. There was damage to the truck’s running board but the other vehicle Page 12 Trucking What has to be carried on the vehicle in addition to the ELD itself? Go to: www.protread.com/ 1.Click Pro-Tread “User Login” 2.Login: −User ID: YourName (no space between names) −User ID: YourName (again, exactly the same) −Site ID: Type in “200744” 4.Click “Login” 5.Chose “Lesson Menu” 6.Choose “Driver Operations and Safety” 7.Choose “Defensive Driving Enhanced”” 8.Disclaimer ... Choose “Accept” 9.Lesson loads and starts automatically 10.You see “Congratulations” when completed. Click “Stop” button to get credit for completing the lesson. (Continued from page 9) (AOBRDs or ELDs) ever have to print out logs for an inspector? Drivers that are using an AOBRD never need to print logs as long as the device meets the requirements found in §395.15. Drivers that are using ELDs may need to print their logs if the primary method of supplying the logs to a roadside inspector fails and the officer cannot review the logs from the driver’s electronic interface without entering the vehicle. A driver using an ELD must also carry: •A user’s manual for operating the ELD; •An instruction sheet with step-by-steps instructions for transferring hours-of-service records to an authorized safety official; •An instruction sheet on reporting ELD malfunctions and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions; and A supply of paper grid graphs to record driver duty status and related information for at least 8 days, in case of ELD malfunction. CSA Reports for Owner Operators and Company Drivers CSA BASICS Intervention Threshold UNSAFE DRIVING HOURS OF SERVICE DRIVER FITNESS VEHICLE MAINT. CRASH INDICAT. ISS Score 65% 65% 80% 80% 65% APRIL 4, 2016 3% 55% 42% 81% 17% 73 MAY 9,2016 3% 57% 42% 85% 18% 74 JUNE 6, 2016 4% 57% 44% 88% 14% 74 BCT, Inc. Company APRIL 4, 2016 Inc. 41% Inc. 20% 47% 33 MAY 9,2016 Inc. 42% Inc. 16% 40% 32 JUNE 6, 2016 Inc. 39% Inc. 11% 34% 29 Inc = Inconclusive No Vios = No Violations * = Exceeds Threshold Improving Alert Page 13 Trucking Driver Location Thomas Hall Wallula Trucking 6/8/1993 Chris Ball LCC South BCT 6/9/2003 Juan Alonso Wallula {PCA Dedicated) Roger DeAugustineo Boise Trucking 6/8/2015 Jason Hausm Allentown Trucking 6/8/2015 Phillip Anderson Boise Trucking Openings now available! Recommend a driver to BCT and earn cash! Start 6/28/2014 6/26/2015 “Finding good OwnerOperators is important to BCT and we feel our own drivers may be the best source of new people who meet tougher new CSA standards.” -Pat Robinson Recruiting Manager Page 14 Trucking cause we worked together. Thanks for being awesome! One way we thank others for their help making business work and better serving our customers safely. Driver input helps develop forms for satellite input From Mike Hayes BCT Operations Manager Thanks to DeRidder owner Carnelia Brown and Boise owner Steve Smith for their help in developing settlement info we can send to satellite. Both men have given their time and opinions while we work on the forms. I’ll send something out regarding preferences when we are ready to go live, just wanted to publicly acknowledge Carnelia and Steve. Thanks guys. -Mike Extra efforts helps Waco through May From Cassie Wood Waco Terminal Mgr. I’d like to thank my dispatchers Mike Stone and Stephanie Dunnahue for all the extra work they’ve put in recently with the system change that took place at CTC. Both of you took extra steps to ensure things were being done right and jumped in when someone needed assistance at CTC. May was an extremely tough month, but we got through it be- Driver help finding other drivers makes paying bonuses fun From Patrick Robinson Driver Recruiting Mgr. I’d like to thank all our Owner Operators for the help in recruiting new drivers over the last several months. Our fleets are at near capacity and it’s made a huge difference over where we were at on truck counts even 6 months ago. \ Your leads on potential drivers has not only increased our total truck count but also tends to bring aboard the quality drivers that BCT is looking for. Safety, longevity and timely drivers make all the difference to our operation. Keep them coming and I’ll happily pay you that recruiting bonus! Little Mario knows how to handle family business Little Mario come home from school crying. Mama say “What’s a matter Mario” Crain steps in to handle orientations He says “Mama the kids at school call me a Mafioso” From Scott Floyd DeRidder Terminal Mgr. She says “No worry Mario tomorrow I go to the school and speak with the principle” On Wednesday May 18 my wife had a surgical procedure and I had to be off work. There were 2 new driver orientations set up for Tuesday but neither one could make it so they rescheduled for Wednesday and Steven Crain covered them for me. Steven was torn between his normal job and doing the orientations never the less it was a long (Continued on page 15) He says “Ok mama be sure to make it look like an accident!” -Mike Hayes Operations Manager Trucking Page 15 (Continued from page 14) day for him. Steven did an excellent job and got the drivers set up and rolling. So thank you for all you do Steven it is greatly appreciated. Scott Drivers voluteers to handle extra chores From Cassie Wood Waco Terminal Mgr. I’d like to thank Vince Finley and Rodrigo Granados for extra effort in May. Vince volunteered to help spot on several occasions and volunteered to run out on a Sunday when we really needed the extra help. Rodrigo also volunteered to help spot on several occasions in May and volunteered to help run nights while we needed the extra help. Thanks you two for going the extra mile for the company and getting it done! Congrats to Mike Allen for 10 years of Safe driving. Thanks Mike for all you do and keep up the great job. -Rebecca Moore VancouverTermianl Mgr. The Franco family gathers in New York to celebrate the graduation of daughter Inex from Ney York University. Pictured are Abel’s wife Iris , Inez, son Ryan, Abel and son Adam in front. Inez Franco receives NYU cinema degree The Abel Franco family starting packing when things were set for the graduation of daughter Inez was scheduled at New York University. Ceremonies to honor the graduates included events at both Yankee Stadium and Radio City Music Hall. During her time at NYU, she worked as an intern at CNN and is currently working as an assistant producer for a production company that creates content for National Geographic Channel. Inez received a bachelor’s degree in Cinema Studies from NYU . She received credit as assistant producer on a National Geographic Channel piece called “Blood Antiquities which aired June 5. Abel says his daughter’s ultimate goal is to become a film director. City of Industry Terminal Manager Abel Franco with his daughter Inez, a 1916 graduate of NYU and his youngest son Adam. pla lon a 1 tr Page 16 Trucking Company driver Chris Bennet fills up his truck at the newly remodeled fuel island at Wallula. The system is designed to meet state environmental standards for years while providing drivers with faster pumps and better lighting, according to Andy Sarrazin, Wallula Terminal Manager. Go to: www.protread.com/ 1.Click Pro-Tread “User Login” 2.Login: −User ID: YourName (no space between names) −User ID: YourName (again, exactly the same) −Site ID: Type in “200744” 4.Click “Login” 5.Chose “Lesson Menu” 6.Choose “Driver Operations and Safety” 7.Choose “Defensive Driving Enhanced”” 8.Disclaimer ... Choose “Accept” 9.Lesson loads and starts automatically 10.You see “Congratulations” when completed. Click “Stop” button to get credit for completing the lesson.