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Prime America Logistics, Inc.
18725 E. Gale Avenue, Ste. 205
City of Industry, CA 91748
Phone: (800) 424-7746 | Fax: (800) 230-3724
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SOCIAL NETWORKS
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PRIME AMERICA UTILIZING LOJACK
TO PROTECT CLIENT ASSETS
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We know there's nothing worse than worrying about the safety of a shipment, that's why Prime America Logistics, Inc. now utilizes LoJack on every outside carrier truckload shipment to protect client assets.
Once a shipment is with us, it is in safe hands. Through LoJack's real-time surveillance and web-based monitoring, we are able to know exactly where a shipment is at all times and can provide a shipment's history and whereabouts every 15 minutes. LoJack gives us the technology, intelligence and support needed to create the most visible, secure and reliable supply chain operation available.
It's estimated that $10 billion to $30 billion in merchandise is stolen from cargo ships, ports, highways, railroads and freight yards each year. And 6 percent of these commodities fall into the health and beauty category. Only LoJack combines the power of tracking and recovery technology with comprehensive monitoring and protection services to deliver the most reliable supply chain solution on the market. LoJack features the most advanced GPS, A-GPS, cellular and RF technology available, so cargo will never be out of sight. And through LoJack's web-based monitoring, supply chains are always connected.
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QUIZ:
TEST YOUR HIGHWAY SAFETY KNOWLEDGE
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Drivers are often confused about how to safely share the road with large trucks. Unfortunately, this confusion shows, as 70 to 75 percent of all truck-related auto fatalities are caused by car drivers, according to AAA and the Department of Transportation. Additionally, 35 percent of those fatal accidents occur when car drivers find themselves in a truck's blind spot. Safe highway merging and stopping distances are essential for highway driving.
For a quick refresher, or to quiz your knowledge on truck safety, consider the following questions:
1. True or False? If you can see a truck's mirrors, the truck driver can see you.
A) True
B) False
2. When passing a large truck allow yourself:
A) 10 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) Depends on speed and conditions
3. To maintain a safe distance, follow trucks at a distance of:
A) 4 seconds
B) 4 car lengths
C) 2 seconds
4. At an intersection, a truck ahead of you is signaling a right turn. Your best move is to:
A) Go around the truck to the left.
B) Stay put.
C) Go around the truck to the right.
5. A truck driver's blind spot:
A) Extends to 100 feet behind the truck.
B) Extends to the front, back, left and right sides of the truck.
C) Stops at the end of the truck.
How'd You Do?
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT:
PAUL ATCHISON, TEAM LINE DRIVER |
 | Paul Atchison
Team Line Driver |
Paul Atchison has been a line driver at Prime America since March of 1997. Ever since he was a boy, he knew he wanted to drive trucks, and, in fact began his driving career at the age of 16 driving straight trucks. Paul received his formal education in Memphis, TN where he earned a degree in Aviation and Mechanics. He served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, where he worked on military aircraft. Paul is a certified Military Aircraft technician.
His favorite part of working for Prime is getting to see so much of the countryside. "There is so much to be seen in America," he says, "and I plan to one day see much more."
When he's off duty, Paul enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. He also enjoys taking his SandRail out to the desert with his wife.
Thank you, Paul, for being a part of Team Prime!
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AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATION
PRAISES SAFETY EFFORTS OF TRUCKING INDUSTRY
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 The rate of highway fatalities from accidents involving large trucks fell 14.1% to the lowest level on record, according to an American Trucking Association's analysis of Department of Transportation data released in early April.
ATA's analysis of vehicle miles traveled showed 1.17 deaths per 100 million miles traveled in 2009, down from a 1.37 rate in 2008. It marks the lowest rate on record since the Department of Transportation began compiling such data in 1975. "This is great news, not just for the trucking industry but for the entire motoring public," ATA President Bill Graves said in releasing the analysis. "These improvements are a testament to the commitment to safety made by the trucking industry, the federal government, and trucking's law enforcement partners," Graves said. The decline in truck-related fatalities continues a downward trend of the past years and represents the lowest rate since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Highway Administration began compiling data in 1975.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Highway Administration are DOT agencies. NHTSA previously reported a total of 3,380 fatalities in 2,987 crashes involving trucks weighing more than 10,000 pounds in 2009. That compared with 4,245 fatalities in 3,754 crashes in 2008. FHWA calculated that trucks traveled 288 billion miles in 2009, a decline of 7.4% from 311 billion miles in 2008. "Dedication to safety is a core value of ATA and the trucking industry," ATA Chairman Barbara Windsor said in a statement.
"We've expressed that with our 18-point progressive safety agenda and programs like Share the Road and America's Road Team. These figures are the fruits of those efforts," said Windsor, CEO of Hahn Transportation, New Market, Md.
"Because the highways are our workplace, we want them to be as safe as possible," said Kenny Lowry, a Share the Road professional truck driver for Wal-Mart Transportation with 3 million-plus miles of accident free driving over his 34-year career.
"Through ATA's Share the Program, we have the opportunity to connect directly with all motorists, teach them good driving techniques and how to drive safely around large trucks. These improved safety figures show we are making a difference," Lowry said in a statement released by ATA.
Article Source:
Daniel P. Bearth. "Truck-Involved Highway Fatality Rate Falls to Record Low." Transport Topics. www.transporttopics.com
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How'd You Do?
1. True - The truck driver should be able to see you.
A smarter move would be to maneuver your vehicle into a position where the driver can clearly see you.
2. C - Depends on speed and conditions.
At highway speeds, it can take up to 30 seconds to safely pass a tractor-trailer. When you do pass, do not spend any more time than you have to driving next to a big rig, as you're likely in the driver's blind spot. Of course, be sure to obey posted speed limits.
3. A - 4 seconds.
In good road and weather conditions, at least 4 seconds are needed to keep you out of the truck's blind spot. How to calculate time/speed: As the truck passes a stationary object such as a road sign, start counting seconds - "one thousand one, one thousand two, etc." If you arrive at the stationary object before you reach "one thousand four," you are following too closely.
4. B - Stay put.
Trucks make wide turns. Trying to pass a turning truck is a dangerous maneuver. Stay put and give the driver plenty of room to turn.
5. B - Extends to the front, back, left and right sides of the truck.
Every truck has four blind spots or "no-zones":
- 10 to 20 feet in front of the truck's cab.
- 200 feet directly behind the truck (in the same lane).
- Both sides extending most of the length of the trailer. Don't "hang out" on either side of a large truck. If you are in one of those blind spots, you will be in big trouble if the driver swerves or changes lanes for any reason.
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| ABOUT US |
Prime America is a nationally renowned (TL) Truckload, (LTL) Less than Truckload, (3PL) Third Party Logistics, and Expedited Freight carrier. Our long history of success in the highly competitive logistics industry is based on our uncompromising commitment to meet every client's unique needs through a complete suite of transportation services. We have the resources and capacity to handle the needs of each customer in a flexible, custom tailored, and professional manner.
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Paul Atchison, Team Line Driver
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