Landstar is consistently rated as one of the safest trucking companies in North America. At Momentum Transportation, an award-winning Landstar Agent, we know safety inside and out. As we come to the end of National Safety Month, we’re passing along six tips for staying safe on the road this summer and beyond.
Tip #1 – Share the road with others.
Our first tip applies to everyone in a vehicle of any kind, truck or otherwise. With warm weather and summer vacations, bikers and pedestrians are on the road more than any time of the year. Take special care to notice your surroundings and all those who may be sharing the road with you.
Tip #2 – Workplace safety at the safest trucking companies.
Safety starts before you hit the road. The forklift is an invaluable tool that makes moving loads up to 35,000 pounds far simpler. But did you know that as many as 62,000 injuries every year involve forklifts? What’s more, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that over 70% of these accidents were preventable. Keys to safety are daily equipment checks and ongoing training for operators. Also, make sure that all workers in the vicinity of forklifts stay aware and vigilant.
Tip #3 – A proven track record can help you evaluate the safest trucking companies.
When trying to choose the right trucking company, look at the numbers to evaluate if they have a proven track record. From Accident Frequency to Cargo Claims, Momentum Transportation delivers thousands of shipments safely and securely for our clients. As well, statistics show that Landstar is among the safest trucking companies you’ll find anywhere in the transportation and logistics industry, and perform exceptionally compared to our industry peers.
Tip #4 – The safest trucking companies have drivers with a proven safety record.
The safest trucking companies ensure drivers are trained in safety procedures from origin to destination. Landstar recruits and retains the safest drivers in the industry – that’s why we’re top-rated among the safest trucking companies. Our drivers have deep experience navigating through the most complex freight scenarios. We have decades of experience with heavy haul, HazMat, and high value loads that require an extra commitment to safety.
As an award-winning Landstar Agent, Momentum Transportation has access to 1,000+ “Million Mile” safe drivers through the Landstar Business Capacity Owner (BCO) driver network. Moreover, our driver turnover rate is the industry’s lowest — our extensive safety training helps keep satisfied drivers that stay with us for a long-time.
Tip #5 – The safest trucking companies know that securing your load is vital.
Proper load securement is not only imperative for accident and injury prevention, but also for the reduction in overall cargo loss and claims. This is especially true for oversized, bulky or heavy haul shipments where shifting load weights and wide turns create even more risk. Momentum is the load securement expert, delivering 3,000+ heavy haul shipments every year. Our Heavy Haul Field Services Team will research exact load dimensions and recommend best practices in equipment usage and securement. Securement methods — like straps, tie-downs, tarps, etc. — are carefully used to load and unload cargo with the appropriate rigging and lift equipment. Our experts even travel to customer sites for load securement reviews to train their workers on best practices.
Tip #6 – Project management is a must for the safest trucking companies.
Planning ahead for every foreseeable safety factor is the best way to avoid safety issues. Proactive safety is built into every project we manage. Momentum has an experienced team of Project Managers, who identify and implement safety practices in every project at every turn. Each project plan consists of a series of onboarding and detailed tactical planning calls with key stakeholders, where safety protocols and performance are reviewed. Customized SOPs and post-delivery reviews identify opportunities to introduce new safety processes, helping raise safety performance for future shipments.
Let Momentum Transportation be your trusted partner — as a leader among the safest trucking companies.
Landstar offers a global transportation network built for the 21st century. Compared to an ordinary logistics company, Landstar is among the safest trucking companies you can work with industry-leading safety performance statistics. We offer reliable transportation capacity with greater visibility and flexibility to meet our customers’ evolving needs.
Landstar is a $5.3 billion company with 1,100 operating agency offices, over 9,800 trucks, more than 18,500 trailers, plus over 76,000 3rd party capacity partners. More than 25,000 businesses worldwide count on Landstar to deliver, because they know Landstar can handle whatever customers send our way.
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