Safety Council
Department of Transportation - FMCSA
Hours of Service - Rules and
Regulations (Final Rule / December 2011)
Number of Highway Truck Crashes Drops
(November 15, 2011)
WASHINGTON —A recent report by the Federal Motor Carrier
Safety Administration (FMSCA) shows an encouraging drop in the
number of large truck crashes, fatalities and
injuries.
IDENTITY THEFT CONTINUES SAFETY
COUNCIL MEETING
Championship Winners
9 Tips for Keeping Thieves’ Hands off Your
Freight
In early August, an all-star team from across the ranks of Canadian
trucking—fleet owners, drivers and representatives from the
Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA)—met face to face with Vic
Toews, the federal Minister for Public Safety.
All
member companies of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association are
welcome and encouraged to attend APTA Safety
Council.
The role of the Safety Council:
- Recommends and promotes Safety within the trucking industry:
- Works with and assist other organizations and agencies in the Safety field;
- Promotes the positive image of Safety within the industry and to the public;
- Promotes programs to aid in the reduction of accidents and personal injuries;
- Promotes the importance of the drivers’ role in the trucking industry.
Best Practises To Avoid Theft
Truck,
trailer and cargo theft have become a serious problem for the
trucking industry. It is estimated that the losses in North
America exceed $10 billion annually. Canadian Carriers have
over $1 billion in losses and claims each year alone.
Click
here to download an informative document on preventing equipment
and cargo theft, courtesy of the Ontario Trucking
Association.
Safety Facts
- Speed contributes to at least 30% of road traffic crashes and deaths
- For every 1 km/hr increase in speed there is a 3% increase in the incidence of injury crashes and a 5% increase in the risk of fatal crashes
- Seat belt usage has saved more lives than any other road safety intervention
- Seat belts reduce fatal or serious injury by 40-65%
APTA Sites of Concern
Do
you have a dangerous site in your area that you think needs to be
addressed? Does it pose a potential safety hazard to the
trucking industry or the motoring public? Let us know.
Click here to download the Sites of Concern report form and return
it to the APTA office by e-mail: apta@apta.ca
or
by fax: (506) 853-7424.
APTA Observation Report
Click
here for the Observation report
form.
APTA Stolen Vehicles
Do
you need assistance in locating a stolen vehicle or missing piece
of equipment or cargo? If so, please complete the form below
and return it to the APTA office by e-mail: apta@apta.ca or by fax: (506)
853-7424.
The
information will then be circulated to all APTA members and
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement personnel throughout Atlantic
Canada.
Click
here for
the Stolen Vehicle report form.
Click HERE for Reported Missing
Equipment
ANY INFORMATION YOU MAY HAVE THAT COULD HELP
RECOVER STOLEN
EQUIPMENT
PLEASE CALL
1.506.855.2782
