WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Transfer trailers are routinely used to ship 20-ton loads of MSW to distant disposal sites. Like other commercial vehicles, tractor-trailers are subject to a number of DOT regulations including the Federal Motor Vehicle Carrier Safety Act, which requires commercial drivers to inspect vehicles at the beginning and end of each day in an effort to make sure trucks are safe to operate.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

AVOID SLIPS AND TRIPS If the transfer station does not have a tarping station, the driver may need to climb on the trailer to cover the load. In these cases, the driver must have proper […]