Safety first
Safety & Compliance
Safety is our number-one priority on every load.
Our safety commitment
Safe trucking protects drivers, other road users and your freight. Gelle Transport builds safety into every step: who drives, how equipment is maintained, how loads are secured and how trips are planned.
How we put it into practice
- Qualified drivers with appropriate licensing and safety records
- Hours-of-service compliance tracked with electronic logging devices
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of tractors and trailers
- Cargo securement following federal rules, with rated straps, chains and load bars
- Weight compliance — legal gross and axle weights, or permits when overweight
- Weather-aware dispatch that puts safety ahead of schedule
Compliance
We operate under applicable federal and state transportation regulations and work only with partner carriers that hold active authority and insurance.
Safety & compliance: FAQs
How does Gelle Transport ensure safety?
Qualified drivers, hours-of-service compliance, equipment inspections and proper cargo securement.
What are hours-of-service rules?
Federal limits on how long commercial drivers may drive and work.
What is an ELD?
An electronic logging device that records drivers’ hours of service.
How is cargo secured?
With straps, chains, binders, load bars and blocking according to federal cargo securement rules.
Do drivers inspect equipment?
Yes, pre-trip and post-trip inspections are part of every trip.
Do you comply with weight limits?
Yes, loads are planned to stay within gross and axle weight limits or are permitted when overweight.
Do you haul hazardous materials?
Tell us about any hazardous materials before booking so we can confirm whether they can be handled.
What happens in severe weather?
Safety comes first; we may adjust routes or timing and keep you informed.