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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Apr 30, 2019 8:54:00 AM

Choosing the Correct Personal Protective Equipment for the Job

If a hazard cannot be removed or reduced to a point it can be considered an acceptable ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Apr 25, 2019 8:52:00 AM

Practical Drift: How Human Nature Causes Policy Failure

Policies and procedures are necessary for high-hazard industries like trucking. They add ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Apr 10, 2019 7:58:00 AM

Workplace Safety: Slip, Trip & Fall Prevention

Slips, trips, and falls are leading causes of workplace injuries. No matter where you ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Feb 6, 2019 6:05:00 AM

What Impact Do Onboard Cameras Have On Liability Claims?

Great question! The Claims Department at Great West Casualty Company has seen an increase ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Jan 23, 2019 3:15:00 AM

How the Updated Guidance on CMV Personal Use Affects Motor Carriers

Great question! On May 31, 2018, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Nov 14, 2018 6:59:00 AM

Ask the Safety Rep: What Are the Requirements for Accident Recordkeeping?

Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Oct 31, 2018 7:42:00 AM

Crash Prevention: Are You Proactive or Reactive?

When a vehicle crash occurs, the first questions a trucking company will likely ask are: ...
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Joe Morten & Son, Inc.Sep 5, 2018 6:33:00 AM

Use Road Tests To Measure Driver Quality

Motor carriers put a lot of faith in drivers. They are entrusted with very expensive ...
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a71adminMay 24, 2018 10:13:46 AM

Operations' Role in Avoiding ELD Issues - Joe Morten & Son

Electronic logging devices (ELDs) are here. Operations staff play an integral role in ...
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a71adminApr 19, 2018 5:57:55 AM

Truck Driving Techniques to Avoid Tail-Swing Crashes

Imagine it is a sunny and clear day, and one of your company trucks is traveling on a ...
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