Following the formation of East and West regions within the BPLP division, Clayton Uthe, director of safety and maintenance, decided to align his staff in the same fashion. On Oct. 2, Rick Wilson was promoted to safety and maintenance manager for the East Region, and Bill Jung was named safety and maintenance manager for the…
A new Missouri law went into effect on August 28 that will penalize all drivers for using their cell phones while their vehicle is moving. Missouri is the 49th state to institute a law prohibiting drivers from holding their phones while driving. The state already had distracted driving laws in place banning CDL drivers from…
Company drivers with spotless driving records over a five- or ten-year period were recently recognized for their commitment to safety. Any driver without a moving or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration violation in that span of time received a certificate of appreciation and an embroidered Carhartt full-zip, hooded sweatshirt to recognize their achievement. “Safety…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the National Safety Council urges all people to be attentive behind the wheel. Since its inception 12 years ago, Distracted Driving Awareness Month aims to bring attention to this deadly issue and ways to combat inattentive driving throughout the year. According to preliminary estimates, more than 46,000 people…