Safety Blog: DO NOT BACK UP!

Although fewer than 5% of miles driven are driven backward, over 55% of property-loss and damage collisions occur when a driver is backing up. Backing up is dangerous; your safest strategy is to drive every vehicle as though it has no reverse gear at all. Avoid this risky maneuver; it will save all of us…

Safety Blog: The Bill of Lading

The bill of lading is a contract; it is also a receipt. As the bill of lading is a contract, it must be completed, accurately. Every field must be completed including vehicle description, VIN, type and amount of fuel, complete addresses for both shipper and consignee. This is the document which proves condition of the…

Licensing trucks

Good Morning, Mamo Contractors–I hope you are enjoying the sights as the fall colors have started popping. I thought I would give you some tips on licensing trucks for our customers as we have been doing quite a few turnkey deliveries recently.  Make sure your name is signed on the Power of Attorney before you…

Safety blog: Driving in the Rain

NEVER DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH YOUR CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED! Your vehicle will literally FLY through the air above wet pavement if your cruise control has been engaged. On wet or icy pavement your tires may lose contact with the pavement, and you will speed up and become airborne. If pavement is wet, your cruise…

Safety Blog: Clean the Glass

The two benefits of cleaning your vehicle’s glass are that (1) you can see better – especially at night and in times of high glare: sun-up and sun-down, and (2) other vehicle drivers can see you better – so that  collisions can be avoided. Your headlights deserve special attention, for they not only make it easier for…

Safety Blog: Safety & Discount Motels

     A 1,000 mile trip, or two adjoining 500 mile trips entitles you to a SAFETY MOTEL: a motel for which MTI will subsidize your cost.      Other motels are your expense, but MTI – negotiated discounts can take the sting out of paying for a night in a motel with three different discount programs:…