Safety and Compliance
Over the past three decades, A Truck Express has been a leader in the Dallas-Ft. Worth expedited freight market. Servicing multiple industries, from print-related products to palletized dry goods, our fleet of over 60 tractors and heavy-duty straight trucks offer the most comprehensive coverage of any locally-owned fleet. Our experienced staff and owner-operators are dedicated to providing quality service with a strong focus on safety / compliance of all DOT regulations. Key components of our commitment to safety include the following:
Over the past three decades, A Truck Express has been a leader in the Dallas-Ft. Worth expedited freight market. Servicing multiple industries, from print-related products to palletized dry goods, our fleet of over 60 tractors and heavy-duty straight trucks offer the most comprehensive coverage of any locally-owned fleet. Our experienced staff and owner-operators are dedicated to providing quality service with a strong focus on safety / compliance of all DOT regulations. Key components of our commitment to safety include the following:
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Utilization of DISA Global Solutions who provides a full range of DOT Compliance Services including: Log audits, Driver Qualification Files (setup / maintenance), Criminal background checks (20 years) and MVR reports, Drug test consortium, Monthly Reporting on driver licenses/certification status, Audit Support, DOT/CSA Compliance Planning, and a variety of Training Support Services.
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Professional dispatch staff with over 75 years of combined experience in the local expedited freight industry. Dispatch staff and management monitor all facets of the delivery process and provide constant communication / support to drivers and customers to insure a safe and timely delivery of services. Drivers and equipment are monitored via GPS tracking.
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Full -time Safety / Compliance staff that work directly with drivers / dispatch to assist in recruiting, training and managing all Safety / Compliance related policies throughout the fleet. Management and staff continuously monitor CSA scores and proactively develop training solutions.
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Mandatory Driver Safety Meetings and Driver Safety Committee are held every quarter. Safety / Compliance topics and company policy updates are communicated regularly via off-duty texts, handouts and check stuffers.
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Safety/Compliance staff manage a comprehensive In-House Vehicle Inspection Program and daily vehicle inspection requirements.
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We maintain an extensive Third-Party Vehicle Inspection Program. A local vendor provides DOT inspections for new hires, post roadside inspections with violations, post repair inspections, vehicles designated for quarterly inspection and other incident-specific inspections required by Safety/Compliance staff.
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Safety/Compliance staff manage driver and staff training modules including a variety of industry-related and DOT required training from a variety of sources (JJ Keller, National Safety Council, US Compliance Systems, DISA Global Solutions). These include videos, webinars, seminars, reference library materials and hands-on training in the field. Topics include new hire training, vehicle maintenance and inspection, multiple safe driving topics, CSA review categories, Hazardous Materials Training and numerous related topics.
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Accident Review Process. A Truck Express Management, Safety / Compliance Staff, Dispatch Staff, Drivers and Driver Safety Committee review accidents to provide a complete review of proper procedures, training opportunities to avoid future occurrences and to provide appropriate feedback to driver base if recurring trends are identified.
