Labor Day Safety: Alcohol Consumption

Labor Day Weekend can be an extremely dangerous time on our roadways due to the increased consumption of alcoholic beverages during the holiday. Exposure to alcohol-drug-related driving incidents dramatically increases during this time. If you are going to consume alcoholic beverages, please ensure that you are completely off-duty and not drinking within 12 hours of going on duty. Drivers should not be on company property or inside the truck until 12 hours after the consumption of alcohol.

Tips for the weekend:

• Think safety first

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Pay attention

• Increase Follow Distance

• Obey speed limits

• Have an escape route

• Cut out distractions

Law Enforcement will be conducting extensive DUI Task Forces, Sobriety Checkpoints, and Saturation Patrols during this holiday.