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Safety & Compliance
SAFETY
Safety is a dispatch decision, not a slogan.
Responsible carriers verify authority, insurance, equipment, securement, and route constraints before committing to a load.
Operational safeguards
Replace these starter policies with the carrier’s documented programs and verified records.
Pre-trip readiness
Truck, trailer, lights, tires, brakes, hitch, safety chains, and securement equipment inspected.
Hours-of-service planning
Pickup and delivery commitments account for legal drive time and rest requirements.
Cargo-specific securement
Securement method and working load limits match the commodity and dimensions.
Document trail
Rate confirmation, BOL, pickup evidence, updates, and proof of delivery retained.
Verify current credentials
Public authority and insurance information can change. Customers should verify the carrier’s current FMCSA record and request current insurance evidence before tendering freight.