PAGE 2 SPRING CLEANING Vehicle Cleanup Promotes Wellness
SPRING 2022
Here are six tips from FleetNet America to help get your equipment in order: 1. Get rid of unnecessary items Look at your belongings. Are there items you never use or wear? If so, remove them and leave them at home. If you have old uniforms, recycle them through our exchange program at InsideAveritt.com/uniformexchange . requires a little creativity. Start by grouping similar items and consider purchasing plastic boxes or travel organizers to use for storage. Maximize your space by storing things in cabinets, compartments and seat backs. Organization isn’t just about keeping your cab tidy; it’s also about safety. Putting away items can prevent them from moving around while driving. 2. Organize your belongings Figuring out where to put everything in a small space
Our over-the-road drivers can spend a week away from home, and most of that time is spent inside the vehicle. Between driving long hours to deliver a shipment, time is typically spent eating, sleeping and relaxing in the truck. Living in a confined space can make tidying up a difficult task, but it’s important to take the time and effort to keep the cab clean and organized. Picking up trash, arranging belongings and wiping down surfaces can benefit your overall mood, health and driving performance. A well-kept cab can: • Preserve the quality of the interior • Prevent germs and bacteria from growing and spreading • Make your truck appear more professional (which can help during a DOT inspection) • Prevent distractions while driving
3. Take out the trash It’s easy for trash to pile up when you’re on the road. To keep it under control, designate a convenient spot for a trash bag. Throwing everything in one bag means you won’t have to collect trash from multiple places. Whenever you stop, empty the bag to prevent odors from forming. 4. Dust Dust particles can cause health problems like eye irritation, coughing, sneezing and even asthma attacks – especially in compact spaces like a truck cab. An easy way to get rid of dust is to wipe down interior surfaces. Use a microfiber cloth to clean hard surfaces. Remember to avoid oil- based products with a shiny finish that can cause a glare from the sun. 5. Vacuum regularly Vacuuming on a regular basis means less dust, trash and food crumbs on the floor. Start by
removing floor mats and rugs. Vacuum the floor and seats, and use a long attachment hose or crevice tool to get hard-to-reach areas. Vacuum the floor mats and rugs before placing them back in the vehicle. 6. Clean the glass Washing the windows, especially the windshield, is crucial. Poor visibility because of dirty glass poses a potential danger to you and other drivers. When cleaning glass, use a nonstreaking agent and spray the product on a microfiber cloth instead of directly on the window. W m
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES Schedule Your Next Eye Exam
Allergy season can wreak havoc on your eyes. Pollen, dust and other allergens can leave them itchy, watery and irritated, but a visit to your optometrist can help ease the struggles of spring. Through our partnership with VSP Vision Care, associates enrolled in either the standard plan or maximum plan receive an eye exam that is 100% covered by your benefits when visiting an in-network eye doctor. Both plans offer retinal imaging for a $10 copay and diabetic eye care for a $20 copay. Both plans also offer an annual allowance for contact lenses, and the maximum plan gives you the option to receive either frames or contact lenses with your annual allowance. For a full list of eye care benefits, visit InsideAveritt.com/benefits , or log on to your VSP account at VSP.com to view your plan. W m
Wellness Matters 2022 • BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION: 800.233.9944 / Option 3 • averittbenefits@averittexpress.com
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