The Stevens Transport Roadside Radio Podcast - Episode 70

Stevens Roundtable: Prioritizing Driver Safety and Winter Preparedness with Nick Forte Nick Forte, Vice President of Maintenance Stevens Transport/Paragon Leasing, emphasizes the importance of driver safety during winter conditions. He highlights the need for drivers to be prepared with adequate supplies in case they get stuck in a blizzard or inclement weather. Nick advises drivers to always have a quarter tank of fuel and to stop operations if the winter conditions are severe. He emphasizes that safety should always be the top priority for drivers. Key Takeaways: Driver safety is paramount during winter conditions.  Adequate supplies, such as water, food, and snacks, should be kept in the truck in case of emergencies. It is important to maintain at least a quarter tank of fuel during winter to avoid getting stranded. If winter conditions are severe, it is advisable to stop operations and find a safe haven. Safety should always be prioritized over meeting delivery deadlines. Follow Nick Forte on LikedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-forte-408132b/ Trucking Song: East Bound and Down - Jerry Reed East Bound and Down (1977) Song by Jerry Reed Film - Smokey and the Bandit (1977) Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/east-bound-and-down-from-smokey-and-the-bandit/268459977?i=268460075 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/4NzlpYVrTYG1eo8BCu3MLB?si=9d4604cc590e44ea Stevens Family Spotlight: Get to Know Wendy, Jones, Operations C0-Manager for Dedicated Fleet at Stevens Transport areas.   Follow Wendy jones on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-jones-636202a5/ Jessica White: A Top Finalist for the Transition Trucking Award See the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVMQXTSRh7U After eight years of service in the Army, Jessica White began her career as a truck driver. Now she's been nominated for the  mber 11. Listeners are encouraged to vote for Jessica every day to help her win the truck. You can votefor Jessica White once a day, very day, to make your voice heard!   https://www.transitiontrucking.org/vote (Note: Please use Chrome or Firefox when voting. Internet Explorer will typically not work.) Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards Become a Driver for Stevens Transport For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595. Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport