Driver Newsletter
November 27, 2020
Celebrate Buchanan Shout Outs! with us!

We appreciate all that everyone on our team does every day. Sometimes, we have a a big win to celebrate and other times, someone deserves a shout out because they make our days a little brighter. Join us as we celebrate each other and take a moment to give a fellow Buchanan team member a shout out!
Buchanan is made up of so many tremendous individuals celebrating milestones and achievements. Allow us to celebrate with you by sharing via the button below!

2020 has been full of challenging news. Let's celebrate big in the next six weeks - share anything you've celebrated in 2020!
IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM SAFETY:
VEHICLE TURNING POLICY


  • Vehicle turns are one of the most important aspects of a driver’s responsibility. Many motorists are unaware of the space requirements for a commercial motor vehicle to turn. Drivers should always slow down and apply the appropriate turn signals to give motorists in front and back ample time to see your intentions and provide the appropriate space for your turning requirements.

  • Drivers should be particularly cognizant of wide right turns. Should you be required to make a wide right turn, slow down and put your turn signal on well in advance. 
  • Pull wide to the left without hindering traffic. Remember, your wide spot is to your right. Lean over, look out the window and at your fender mirror and ensure there is no oncoming traffic in the right lane. If so, honk your horn and let them go. Then gradually begin maneuvering through the turn.

  • Company policy prohibits U-Turns. They present a high risk which could lead to an accident, property damage, or loss of cargo due to roll-over. If a driver needs to turn around it should be somewhere safe. Any accident, incident, and/or fine arising from an improper U-turn will be reviewed and the driver will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or cancellation of the contract.
  • If you miss a turn or an exit, pass the turn and find a safe way to change direction. Do not take shortcuts. Trying to suddenly correct a missed turn or exit may result in you performing an illegal or unsafe maneuver which may threaten your safety and the safety of the vehicles around you.
DECEMBER DRIVER SAFETY MEETING

In the month of December, Safety will offer TWO Driver Safety Meetings.

The SAME content will be covered at both meetings - you only need to select ONE meeting.

The December meetings will be held on Zoom. Registrants will have Zoom login information for the meeting sent to the email listed in their registration the day prior to the meeting.
CONGRATULATIONS to our drivers celebrating their Buchanan Anniversary in November!
From the Desk of John Flick, BHRI CFO
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