Hurricane Laura has struck Texas and Louisiana classified as a category 4 hurricane. Many residents are without power, and the storm is only continuing to move north to Arkansas and Mississippi. Truck shipments and operations in these areas can be affected. We, at DALKO Resources, keep those who are affected in our thoughts, and ask everyone to be patient as safety in these areas are first priority.
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After devastating the Bahama’s with 160 mile per hour winds, Hurricane Dorian is headed to the East Coast of The United States. Thankfully, the storm has been downgraded to a level 2, with winds from 60-80 miles per hour. The states in the path are Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Truck shipments and operations in these areas can be affected. We, at Dalko Resources, urge everyone to be patient, but most importantly, stay safe!
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DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY, MANY STATES HAVE IMPOSED VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN ROADWAYS. THIS MAY DELAY SHIPMENTS. REFER TO YOUR LOCAL DOT WEBSITE TO VIEW THE ROADWAYS AFFECTED.
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The governors of North and South Carolina have issued a mandatory evacuation of all residents and tourists from their respective states. Hurricane Florence, a category 4 hurricane, is packing 150 mile per hour winds, and is expected to hit the Charleston, SC area by Friday morning. Once it hits land, it is expected to drop 20-30 inches of rain inland. Please be careful…avoid this area until the ban is lifted. Truck deliveries will be affected. Please be patient and SAFE!
” Stop! Trains Can’t “
The U. S. Department of Transportation launched a $7 million digital, radio, and digital video campaign to raise awareness to railroad crossing safety.
The message is aimed at young male drivers to make the right choice at railroad crossings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) and the Federal Railroad Administration(FRA) have joined ranks on this nationwide effort.
Last year alone, 232 people died in railroad crossing accidents. It has been determined that approximately every three hours a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States.
The ads will target males ages 18 to 49 in the states that have the most dangerous crossings. The states that are targeted are: California, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Mississippi, New Jersey, Arkansas, and Arizona.
The message is clear. It takes a train going 55 miles per hour, one mile to come to a complete stop. That’s the length of 18 football fields. Nearly all of the deaths at crossings are preventable…”Stop! Trains Can’t”
Source: www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/dot-launches-new-railroad-crossing-safety-ad-campaign
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74% of Americans taking a summer vacation plan to drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has provided many helpful tips for before you head out, when you are on the road and in emergencies. You can find all this information in the document below.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. Distraction.gov, published by the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, defines distracted driving as any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. According to the NHTSA, these type of distractions include:
But because test messaging requires visual, manual and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most dangerous distraction. Read More
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness month. Distraction.gov, published by the US Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, defines distracted driving as any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. According to the NHTSA, these type of distractions include:
But because test messaging requires visual, manual and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most dangerous distraction. Read More
Summer is finally here, which means a lot of us will be going on family vacations and traveling to spend time with family and friends. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) knows that summer means there will be more people on the highways and has released a helpful guide that has driving tips from before you leave your driveway to on the road tips. Below is the NHTSA’s guide. They also have a fun interactive guide online at http://www.nhtsa.gov/links/SummerDrivingTips/index.html. Read More
Summer is finally here, which means a lot of us will be going on family vacations and traveling to spend time with family and friends. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) knows that summer means there will be more people on the highways and has released a helpful guide that has driving tips from before you leave your driveway to on the road tips. Below is the NHTSA’s guide. They also have a fun interactive guide online at http://www.nhtsa.gov/links/SummerDrivingTips/index.html. Read More
