SAY HELLO TO OUR VICE PRESIDENT OF SAFETY
TIM CLARK
I have been in the trucking industry for 35 years. Over those years, I have worked in operations, holding numerous positions including dispatch, customer service, implementation specialist, and director of operations. I have also worked in sales and safety as a training manager, director of safety, and vice president of safety. I have enjoyed every step of my journey in transportation. Still, I found my passion when I entered the safety field. I want every one of our professional drivers to perform their jobs safely and return home to enjoy time with their family and friends. I have been married for 35 years, and I have two daughters and three grandchildren. I am originally from Auburn, Alabama, but have spent the past 25 years in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, area. My wife and I are in the process of transitioning to the Shelbyville area. I enjoy
spending time with my family, hunting, and watching sports. I am excited about joining the excellent team at Big G and look forward to working with each of you. –Tim Clark
SHOP TIPPS
• Be careful where you park. Try to park out of the wind if possible, and stay away from parking near entrances or places that might leave you exposed to moving traffic. • Use fuel treatment when temperatures are in the teens, and idle your truck when the temp is in the single digits and below. Remember, our policy is always to turn off the engine, but in single-digit overnight parking, it may be smart to keep the main engine running. Please remember, this is only for single-digit and below temperatures. • Please pay attention to the fleet messages we send warning you of polar vortexes that come down from Canada. We try to be proactive in giving you plenty of warning, so please be looking for these messages. All the preparation in the world is sometimes not enough. Things happen that are out of our control, but the effort will be worth it 99% of the time. Please stay safe, do those pretrips, and let’s make this winter the safest ever. Thanks for what you do, and, remember, the maintenance team is always here to help when you need us.
Winter brings on new challenges for the industry and for drivers in particular. Winter driving in ice and snow with locked brakes and frozen everything can be a real challenge, but remember, we are always here to help. Here are some tips to help get you through the winter.
• Plan ahead, look at the weather forecast, and be prepared for changes in driving conditions.
• Keep extra clothing, water, and food rations in your truck. Getting stuck out in the cold can be dangerous if you are not prepared.
–Tim Tipps
• Do proper pretrip inspections, and, when pulling away with a parked vehicle, use your mirrors to verify all tires are turning.
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