September, 2019 - TRUCKING DISPATCH SERVICES

Signing of documents

Posted on September 24, 2019June 14, 2022 by admin

Large companies that have dozens or even hundreds of trucks, do not bother much about this. They recruit everyone, and then they look at the workers in a business. Small carriers do not want to give their one or several cars into the hands of the first person who arrived at the ad, therefore, they are more carefully selected.

In the end, we note a number of important points concerning the legal side of the issue.

First of all, the carrier must enter into an employment contract with the selected driver (sample can be downloaded here) and register it with all relevant authorities.

After that, you need to force the driver to sign a liability contract (you can download the sample here). It would seem that this document in case of unforeseen situations (accidents, damage to the car) guarantees you a refund. However, the reality is not so simple.

The Employer is liable for material and moral damage. Thus, in the case of an accident with the driver like water off a duck’s back. You can fine him for a monthly salary, but no more. Here is the legislation. Just do not tell your driver about this. Let him sign an agreement on liability. This will be for him a strong psychological factor that teaches discipline.

I wish you always choose responsible and intelligent drivers!

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Things you should know to hire a truck driver

Posted on September 24, 2019June 14, 2022 by admin

Attitude to alcohol. Here get ready to listen to lies. Nobody admits that he thumps. But this is an extremely important point that needs to be understood. If the driver looks like he is drinking, it’s better not to mess with him. If a trucker drinks on a day off at home, it’s half the trouble, but if he swells on a flight, write off. Something may happen with the machine and with the load.

Understanding the alcoholic hobbies of a stranger is quite difficult, so rely on your intuition.

Family matter. Be sure to ask if the driver is married and if he has children.

The work of truckers provides long business trips. You need to understand whether your driver can work fully. In addition, family quarrels can have a negative impact on the psychological and emotional state of the employee. On the other hand, family people are often more responsible and do their job better.

In this matter, be guided by your feelings.

If your company specializes in the transportation of a specific cargo (products in refs, oversize or long-length gauges), find out if the applicant has such work experience, relevant documents, and permits.

Discuss salary levels. It should suit both parties, otherwise, the problems will begin. The driver will drain and sell fuel, and you suspect him of it. Notify the applicant that you know the exact fuel consumption of the car (and you should know it), so the possibility of draining diesel fuel will not.

The driver at any time should get in touch, so he should have a normal (not buggy) phone, and better – two (different operators). So that you, the shippers, and the consignees can contact him.

These are the main points that you should pay attention to when choosing a truck driver.

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The color of the exhaust gases will tell you about the problems of the fuel system of the car.

Posted on September 11, 2019June 14, 2022 by admin

The black (dark gray) color of the smoke signals a very high fuel supply, inefficient operation of the turbocharger, a clogged air filter, wear and contamination of the injectors, or improper installation of the injection pump injection timing. Black smoke can also indicate low qualitydiesel fuel used.

Blue (bluish-gray) smoke indicates that engine oil burns in the engine cylinders, poor compression or oil scraper piston rings work inefficiently.

White (grayish-white, gray) smoke indicates that the engine is poorly heated, or the fuel leaks from the injectors or the fuel enter the oil due to leakage from the “return” of the injectors, or the injection pump injection point is shot down.

In the end, we will give a piece of rather banal advice – refuel with high-quality diesel fuel. High-quality fuel will ensure good engine traction and reduce fuel consumption. With high-quality fuel, the probability of damage to the fuel system is reduced, which means that the engine will last longer. And this is also a significant saving of money.

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Thermal mode of the engine

Posted on September 11, 2019June 14, 2022 by admin

Observe the correct thermal mode of the motor. Be sure to warm up the engine before driving, because the operation of a cold engine will cause premature wear of the piston group and excessive fuel consumption. If the car is empty, let it work at idle for three to five minutes, then you can go, avoiding high revolutions, finally warming up the engine is already in motion. A loaded car should be warmed up longer since the load on the engine will immediately be quite large.

The engine temperature should be 75–85 degrees Celsius. The engine is overheated or low temperature cannot work economically. If necessary, in the winter period, additionally warm it.

On a hot summer day, when the temperature of the surrounding air exceeds 30 degrees Celsius, the oxygen content in it sharply decreases. When working in such conditions, the motor loses its efficiency, since the filling of the cylinders with air deteriorates and there is not enough oxygen to prepare a rational combustible mixture. In strong heat, theengine power is noticeably reduced.

At this temperature, asphalt melts. It becomes sticky and sticky, which increases rolling resistance. In addition, the car on this surface does not feel stable and confident. In addition to this, the wheels are also heated, and the temperature of the rubber often exceeds the permissible operating standards. As a result, tires “shoot”, but they are not cheap!

Therefore, we advise you to refrain from moving in forty-degree heat. It is better to ride through the cool of the night. The motor will “breathe” in clean air, the rubber will not warm up, and the truck will not drive on the molten asphalt. In addition, the driver is much more comfortable to move in the cool of the night than in a crazy heat when there is nothing to breathe.

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