4th of July Safety Awareness!

As we head into the holiday, we have a safety update to ensure everyone stays safe on the road this weekend.

4th of July Holiday Weekend 🎆

The 4th of July is historically one of the more dangerous times on our roadways due to a significant increase in impaired drivers. To minimize our drivers' risk of exposure to alcohol and drug-related incidents, we are asking all drivers to be parked and off the road between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM local time on the evening of Saturday, July 4.

Law enforcement will be conducting extensive DUI Task Forces and sobriety checkpoints. The safest place to be during those late-night hours is securely parked. We encourage all Driving Associates to work with their driver managers to plan their trips and parking accordingly.

🚨 Things to Watch:

• Expect increased traffic from travelers, including many motorists towing trailers, campers, boats, and RVs.

• Motorists may be more likely to be distracted, fatigued, or impaired during holiday travel periods.

• Security remains a concern. Ensure all trailers are locked and only dropped at Knight secure yards.

• Avoid parking loaded trailers at truck stops in California's Central Valley, including Bakersfield, Modesto, Stockton, and Barstow.

• Remember: If you are operating under dispatch, alcohol consumption is not permitted under any circumstances.

Thank you, stay safe out there on the road!