The Incident Files: Driver Overfills an AST with Red Dyed Low Sulfer Diesel
In each Incident File, the intention is to foster a strong driver safety culture through real-life examples and incidents that serve as reminders of the critical importance of constant awareness and safe actions on the road. Each report shared here is a testament to the potential consequences of unsafe practices and serves as a call to reinforce the subject of safety at the forefront of our daily thought processes through repetition and reflection. You're encouraged to read these reports attentively, internalize the lessons they offer, and consider how they relate to your own experiences and responsibilities as a fuel transport driver. Time of Incident: 11:00 AM Location: Customer's Construction Site Weather Conditions: Clear sunny morning Driver's Experience: The driver involved in the incident had 1-1/2 years of experience. Description of Incident: At approximately 11:00 AM, on a customer's construction site, the incident involved the overfilling of a 500-gallon abo...
