In the event of an accident, please follow these steps:

  • Stop vehicle.
  • Shut off engine.
  • Remain calm.
  • Warn other traffic- activate 4-way flashers, set up triangles;
  • Ask someone to help direct traffic if the vehicles cannot be moved; notify other drivers on the cb radio that there is an accident ahead.
  • Call an ambulance if necessary- call or have someone call an ambulance at once. Attempt to make injured comfortable, but do not move or render first aid unless you are trained or in a life threatening emergency.
  • Notify the appropriate law enforcement agency- state police, highway patrol, local police, or sheriff’s department.
  • Notify the company you are assigned to and the PTG safety department- as soon as possible to give them as much of the following information as possible.
  • Obtain as many facts pertaining to the accident as possible:
    • exact location, time, driver’s name and name of vehicle owner.
    • If there are injured, obtain names and status (condition, where they were taken.)
    • Witnesses names and addresses, condition and/or damage to your vehicle and cargo.
    • Have a brief description of what happened and the name of the investigating officer, along with his/her badge number and the agency that he/she represents. Remember- very important!
  • DO NOT – argue, accuse, or make admission of blame for the accident
  • DO NOT – make any settlements or agree to any settlements at any time
  • DO NOT – give any facts or make any statements to anyone except the investigating officer or representative of your company under any circumstances.