Lame Deer Update
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Prince, Inc. continue working on the Lame Deer - East project.
US 212 is now reopened to all traffic between Crow Agency and Broadus, and the rest of the project will be constructed under traffic control. Though US 212 is reopened, the project area will be under construction for several months, and commercial traffic is encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid long delays.
Travelers between Lame Deer and Ashland should expect long delays and single-lane traffic controlled by pilot cars and flaggers with reduced speeds. MDT and Prince, Inc. will ensure multiple pilot cars are active to maintain traffic flow. This week, crews will continue paving, with approximately five miles left to pave, weather and other factors permitting.
When traveling during construction season, watch for the “cone zone” and workers on the highway. These workers spend their days working a short distance from fast-moving vehicles, and while they make every effort to work safely, they count on you to pay attention, slow down, and be careful as you pass through a work zone.
Trucking Fleets List Operational Costs as Top 2024 Priority
The trucking industry cited total cost of ownership as its top concern for 2024, Shell Fleet Solutions and NAFA Fleet Management Association found in a survey June 27.
The Shell Fleet Solutions 2024 Fleet Trends Survey Results: Surprising Takeaways on How Fleet Stakeholders Spend Time and Energy survey found 89% of respondents viewed cost of ownership as the primary concern. That was followed by safety at 86% and efficiency management at 82%.
“Overall, the top results are what we would expect based on conversations we have with our customers and the current landscape of the fleet industry,” said Jim Perkins, director of Shell Fleet Solutions U.S. “Reducing overall costs, finding ways to be more efficient and fleet safety all scored high in the survey. These are the priorities and concerns that affect fleets daily.” Read More
Trucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most drivers
Transportation's youth movement has been slow to get off the ground, as evidenced by responses to CCJ's What Drivers Want survey, conducted in partnership with Lytx. Exactly zero percent of queried company drivers and leased owner operators were 34 years of age or younger.
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of all respondents were aged 55 or older, an age bracket that was consistent among company drivers (73%) and leased operators (75%). The balance fell in an age range of 35 to 54 years old. The average age of all respondents was 59.5 years – 59.2 years for company drivers and 60.2 years for leased owner-operators – more than a decade older the industry average age of 47 years, according to American Trucking Associations. Read More
Will's Safety Message
Keeping on the subject of slips, trips, and falls, lets look at workers doing tasks at home as well. The National Safety Council has addressed this issue, please read on!
Fall Hazards at Home
Are you a weekend warrior or do-it-yourselfer? If you take on home improvement or other weekend projects, it's important to prepare yourself for physical exertion, especially if you've been sedentary through the winter months, and take extra precautions to prevent falls.
Risky projects, like installing siding, gutters or roofs, are best left to professionals. Saving money isn't worth risking a debilitating or fatal fall.
At home or at work, many of the same rules apply. When taking on a project:
Practice all of the ladder safety tips mentioned last week.
Keep the work area clear of hazards and immediately clean up spills.
Read all instructions and safety precautions on your equipment.
Don't wear loose clothing that can get caught in equipment.
We tend to think we're always safe on flat ground, but the thousands of injuries each year tell us otherwise.
Falls are the #1 cause of death for older adults: fall-proof your home.
Keep floors and surfaces clear of clutter.
Keep file cabinets and desk drawers closed.
Keep electrical and phone cords out of traffic areas.
Install handrails on stairways.
Wear sensible footwear.
Never stand on chairs, tables or any surface with wheels.
Properly arrange furniture to create open pathways.
Maintain good lighting indoors and out.
More than 6.9 million people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2021. A fall can end in death or disability in a split second, but with a few simple precautions, you'll be sure stay safe at home and at work.
Stay Safe!
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