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January 21, 2026

THE CDL FILES-Safety and Respect on the Road with Tim Hutchings of Western Flyer Xpress

The CDL Files
The CDL Files
THE CDL FILES-Safety and Respect on the Road with Tim Hutchings of Western Flyer Xpress
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In this episode, Tim Hutchings, Vice President of Safety and Compliance at Western Flyer Xpress (WFX), shares his insights on the three C's of safety: Courteous, Cautious, and Compliant driving. He emphasizes the importance of changing driver behavior to enhance safety on the roads and discusses practical strategies for drivers to adopt these principles. The conversation also covers the significance of compliance with regulations, the role of dash cameras in accident prevention, and the GOAL method for safe maneuvering. Tim's approach aims to foster a culture of safety and professionalism within the trucking industry.

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00:00 Introduction to Safety Philosophy

02:49 The Three C's of Safety

05:59 Courteous Driving: Respect on the Road

08:57 Cautious Driving: Defensive Techniques

11:46 Compliance: Understanding Regulations

15:02 Preventability and Positive Coaching

18:09 The GOAL Method: Get Out and Look

18:59 Final Takeaways for Drivers

Host: Marilyn Surber, Drivers Legal Plan

Guest: Tim Hutchings, Western Flyer Xpress

Producer: Laura Stacks, Heylo Communications

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