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Tag Archives: driver

Monitoring and detecting snowplow driver fatigue

The Municipal Posted on December 15, 2014 by Keith KneppDecember 8, 2014
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What weighs 29 tons, moves at 40 miles per hour and carries a 12-foot blade in front of it? It’s not a figment of a science fiction, but rather a commonplace sight in most northern states. The answer, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged driver, fatigue, snowplow | Leave a reply

Stopping distances Part 1

The Municipal Posted on October 14, 2013 by Chris DalyOctober 16, 2013
The distance needed for a vehicle to come to a stop depends on several factors, including the vehicle’s original speed, road conditions and the efficiency of the braking system

When people think about “stopping distance,” they usually picture a vehicle skidding to a stop in a haze of blue smoke. But bringing a vehicle to a stop is a more complicated process than you think. The first step occurs … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged begin, brake, brakes, braking, driver, hazard, time, vehicle | Leave a reply

Skidcar System Proactive Driver Training ProgramPolice

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2013 by The MunicipalJuly 30, 2013
Alabama Municipal Insurance Corporation and Municipal Workers Compensation Fund offer municipalities driver training programs that feature the Skidcar System, which simulates loss of front, rear or four-wheel grip at low speeds. (Photo provided by Elmore DeMott)

By CARRIE BANKS | Communications director, Alabama League of Municipalities Because they must often operate vehicles at high speeds and in hazardous conditions, driving skills are critical for law enforcement and emergency personnel. Alabama League of Municipalities’ Loss Control Division … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged alabama, amic, driver, driving, municipal, skidcar, training, vehicle | Leave a reply

Tippmann Industrial Products Inc.

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2012 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2012
Tippmann Industrial Products Inc.

Tippmann manufactures the propane hammer — the world’s first propane-powered post driver. This self-contained driver operates off a standard 16.9 ounce propane tank and is ideal for driving U-channel posts, T posts, silt fence and any other type of sign … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged driver, post, posts, propane, tippmann | Leave a reply

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