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This Labor Day, we celebrate those who worked to build this country and those who work every day to keep it running. Thank you, truckers! Happy Labor Day!

It's Brake Safety Week! Be prepared to pass a Level 1 inspection at roadside. Inspectors are focusing on brake linings and pads, but they won't stop there, so make sure your tractor, trailer, and loads this week are compliant at all times. For questions, please call safety. For repairs, call maintenance. Stay safe out there this week!

Brake Safety Week starts tomorrow! As we roll into a week where roadside inspections will be more common, no detail is too small. Pay close attention to this year's focus areas, brake linings and pads, and make sure every piece of your brake system is functioning the way it should. Do not skip the rest of your tractor or trailer - everything is fair game! Keep your truck clean, your paperwork organized and accessible, and your load well secured.

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Brake Safety Week starts Sunday! Report any necessary repairs immediately and use the next few days to prepare to pass a Level 1 inspection. Don't forget - a clean truck and great securement remind inspectors you take your job seriously. Set yourself up for success by doing thorough pre and post trips each day and have your paperwork ready!

The kids are back in school and that means buses and carpool lines have reentered the equation. Whenever possible, avoid school zones. If you must drive in a school zone, pay attention to all signage and remember your Smith System Keys for safe driving. Stay safe out there, drivers!

ONE WEEK until CVSA's Brake Safety Week 2024! You should be prepared to pass a Level 1 inspection with a focus on brake linings and pads ASAP. Brake Safety Week officially starts Aug 25, but many states start the extra inspections early. Don't be caught in violation. Follow these tips and be extra thorough on your pre and post trip inspections this week. If you see an issue, call maintenance and get it fixed!

Save the Date! Brake Safety Week is August 25-31. The focus area is brake pads and lining this year, so you can prepare by being thorough in your pre and post trip inspections every day. Check out our Pre-trip Clips playlist on Youtube for short video tutorials to keep you on your A game! If you have an issue, call maintenance and get it fixed now! Got questions? Our safety team is standing by to answer them, so don't hesitate to ask for help!

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As our summer interns wrap up their time with us, we want to showcase this phenomenal group and all they have accomplished. They have had an immersive experience over the last eight weeks ranging from load planning, dispatch, maintenance logs, reviewing dashcam footage for correctional purposes, and CSA reporting. We also enjoyed an intern in our IT department who aided in helpdesk tickets, and another within our marketing department who made her directorial debut on a number of videos. The highlight of the summer for us was when the interns blew us away with their Power BI group project presentations. The way they took real operational data from across the PSL network, analyzed it, and presented conclusions was truly impressive. We are very proud of the impact this group has made during their time with us and are grateful to have played a part in their young professional careers. Thanks for everything, interns. Your futures are bright!

BRAKE SAFETY WEEK is August 25-31‼️ Inspectors will be paying extra attention to brake pads and lining this year. You can roll into Brake Safety Week stress free if you follow these tips during your pre and post trip inspections over the next few weeks. If you have an issue, call maintenance and get it fixed now! Got questions? Our safety team is standing by to answer them, so don't hesitate to ask for help!

We are officially one month away from Brake Safety Week and the time to prepare is NOW! Inspectors this year will be focusing on brake lining and pads. This CVSA flyer includes some tips from inspectors on how to avoid violations at roadside. Make sure you are paying extra attention to your brake systems during your pre and post trips over the next few weeks and if you see an issue, call maintenance! If you have any questions about Brake Safety Week Aug. 25-31, please reach out to safety. Our team is standing by to assist.

We want to recognize MTB driver, Jason C., who avoided an accident which was captured on DriveCam. Another vehicle cut over in front of him at the last second at a red light on 20th Street near the Birmingham terminal. Since Jason was already preparing to stop due to the stale green light and not racing to beat the red light he was able to avoid contact with the inconsiderate passenger vehicle. For exhibiting his defensive driving skills Jason received swag, a certificate, and a bonus. Thank you Jason for always making SAFETY your #1 priority!

It’s hot, y’all! As we move further into the summer months we want to emphasize how important proper hydration is for the safety and health of our drivers. Water is always key in staying hydrated, but replenishing electrolytes is also important. Another useful tip is to consume foods with high water contents, like fruit. Stay hydrated, safe, and ahead of the heat!

Look out! Operation Safe Driver Week is upon us! For the week of July 7-13 we will be focusing on safe driving and ways to do so. This year, the focus is on reckless, careless, and dangerous driving. Law enforcement will be on the lookout for you, so be on the lookout for them. As always, safe driving is top priority!

We hope all of our MTB friends and family have a safe and happy holiday! Happy 4th of July!

Shout out to Marvin W., who has been selected as the MTB Transport driver of the month for May 2024! Marvin has been with MTB since April of 2016. During his time with MTB Marvin has not had any accidents/incidents, cargo claims, and work-related injuries. He has had six clean inspections over the last eight years. The seventh inspection had one violation - a light that went out during transit. Marvin currently qualifies for the Million Mile Award and is less than 80,000 miles away. He also completes the Drive for Gold monthly training on a routine basis and is compliant with Hours of Service regulations.

"Marvin is an excellent driver and a great person. Marvin delivers all loads on time and is always communicating any issues with dispatch immediately. He will do any loads asked of him and never complains. It is a pleasure to work with him every day!" - Jim Riley, Driver Manager

Congratulations Marvin! Thank you for your hard work and making SAFETY your #1 priority!

Congratulations to MTB driver, Rex R., who avoided an accident which was captured on DriveCam. Another vehicle failed to yield before making a right hand turn and then pulled out into Rex’s lane of travel. Rex then reacted in less than 1 second because he was practicing key #1 of Smith System which is Aim High in Steering and key #4 of Leave Yourself an Out. Because he was practicing these keys, he was able to anticipate that this car might be pulling out in front of him and was able to maneuver his truck to where no contact with the other vehicle was made. For exhibiting his defensive driving skills Rex received swag, a certificate, and a $ bonus. Thank you Rex for always making SAFETY your #1 priority!

Shout out to MTB driver Ray E. who avoided an accident which was captured on DriveCam. Another vehicle was randomly stopped in the grass near an entrance ramp with no explanation as to why. Suddenly, this vehicle pulled out in front of the truck. The DriveCam event showed Ray utilizing 2 of the 5 Smith System keys of 1. Aim high in steering and 2. Leave yourself an out. If Ray had not been anticipating this vehicle possibly pulling out in front of him while also leaving himself an out, he may have contacted the other vehicle. For exhibiting his defensive driving skills Ray received swag, a certificate, and a bonus. Thank you Ray for always making SAFETY your #1 priority!

Today we honor the brave. We honor the heroes. We honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and the freedoms we enjoy every day.

The long weekend is here! Unfortunately, some criminals see holiday weekends as the perfect opportunity for theft. Be proactive this weekend by parking in a secure, well-lit area. Keep your trailer attached to the tractor and do not skip the dash valve lock!

International Roadcheck is officially underway. Be prepared to pass a level 1 inspection at all times. For a quick refresher on what inspectors are looking for and how to prepare, check out this video our safety and maintenance teams made for you. While you're on the youtube page, check out our other tutorials. We have lots of tips and tricks for how to make your life easier and the roads safer!

International Roadcheck 2024 International Roadcheck is May 14-16. The focuses this year are tractor protection systems and drug and alcohol and controlled substance possession. Our main...

CVSA's International Roadcheck is May 14-16, but increased level 1 inspections are already being reported in most states. Do not roll into Roadcheck week unprepared! Take your time to do a thorough pre-trip before you hit the road and call us immediately if you suspect your tractor or trailer are in violation. Our maintenance and safety teams are standing by to answer your questions and keep you rolling. Be vigilant and stay safe!

Two weeks until Roadcheck! Be sure to take extra time on your pre-trips and post-trips and be ready to pass an inspection focused on tractor protection systems and controlled substance and alcohol possession May 14-16!