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SC&RA member company Sims Crane shares a step by step review of the in-cab procedures for Florida DOT pre-trip inspections, presented by Sims University graduate Dawson Wiles. According to Bob Berry, former director of safety for Sims Crane & Equipment, “Thorough inspection, proper maintenance, and good communication always makes for a safe trip.”

In a related topic, Sims Crane highlights some of the math calculations that are critical to safe hauling, which includes accurate calculations of cargo weight and size, or even camber angle of a trailer.

Find more videos from Sims Crane on improper rigging, ground collapse, overloading, lifting in bad weather, and other topics.

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