Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time

Module 7, Activity 3

Delivering the NCAA Final Four Basket Ball Floor on Time

Introduction
As you know, Roehl Transportation delivers the NCAA Final Four Basketball floor. This requires a driver to pick up the floor from one location of the Final Four Tour to another location of the Final Four Tour. 2 years ago, there was a snowstorm that delayed this delivery causing the Final Four to be played on a high school basketball court, this was a preventable incidence. Roehl Transportation has guaranteed that this will not happen again and if it does has agreed to pay the NCAA 1 Million dollars if it does (making this a very hot load).
You (a Driver Service Representative) have just found that one of your newest drivers has been given this hot load. Since this driver is so new, you need to lay a clear plan that will ensure that your driver can deliver the floor each time, on time.
This trip is a live load and unload, the shipper’s location in Marshfield, WI and the consignee will be Jacksonville, FL. The floor needs to be delivered by May 1 at 8:00am central time; your driver will not be available until April 26 at 10:00pm central time.


Procedure
Use the information learned in the familiarization course to decide if your driver is capable of delivering each load on time and make sure to prove your conclusion through a Trip Plan that considers the following. .

• Cargo and Securment
http://www.trucknews.com/supplements/AreYouSecure/archives_stories/story1.asp
Trucknews.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Securment tips
This article identifies some cargo securment tips for truckers.

• Fueling
http://www.local.com/results.aspx?keyword=gas+stations&cid=1577&gid=US_-_National
Local.com
Dogpile: Keyword-gas stations
This is a search engine that will search for any business within your area.

• Reading an Atlas
http://www.ehow.com/how_2084947_read-us-road-atlas.html
Ehow.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Reading an Atlas
This is an article with some basic tips to reading a U.S. Atlas.
Found through Dogpile.com

• Truck Stops
http://www.trucker.com/TruckStops.aspx
Trucker.com
Dogpile: Keyword-Truck Stops
This place lists all the truck stops in each state.

• Road Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/traffic/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for truckers
This is a side bar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any construction or delaying road conditions.

• Whether Conditions
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/weather/start.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a sidebar option with results each state.
This will inform you if the rout you have chosen in your trip plan has any whether related, delaying road conditions.

• Routing
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/general/notlogedin.asp
Etrucker.com
Google/ Keywords, Truck Routing
This is a sidebar option, you will need to register but registration is free.
This will inform you of routes that are available to trucks. Like map quest for trucks.

• Current Hours of Service
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/hours/new_hours_of_service_rules_for_truckers.shtml
Google/ Keywords, Hours of service in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.
Found through Google.com

• Hours of Services
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/hos/HOS-2005.htm
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the new hours of service rules that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Regulations of Trucking
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/regulations.shtml
Google/ Keywords: Regulations in trucking

• http://www.thetruckersreport.com/
Regulations is on the sidebar
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Regulatory guidance
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=G
Google /Keywords: Regulations in trucking
This will inform you of the rules and regulations that a driver must follow in order to remain in compliance on the road.

• Trip Planning
http://www.truckercountry.com/trip-planning.html
Google / Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This search engine will suggest certain routes for your trip.

• Trip Planning Blog
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/23016-trip-plan-questions.html
Google /Keywords: Trip Planning for Truckers
This is a place for truckers to ask questions about trip planning, and then other truckers are invited to answer the questions.

Evaluation
After you have completed your Trip Plan, ask yourself the following questions. If you answer yes to all you are then prepared to present your proof.

• Is your trip plan possible within the hours of service regulations?
• Does your trip plan allow the driver to check the cargo every 3 hours?
• Does your trip plan include fueling?
• Does your trip plan include when and where to rest for the 10 hour break?
• Does your trip plan include time to load and unload the trailer?
• Have you checked the weather and road conditions for possible delays?

Conclusion
Invite your manager to review your proof and make suggestions to improve the trip plan.