General Safety Prompts for NM Trucking

     General Safety Prompts for NM Trucking

1. “Did you check your brakes for steep grades?”
   → New Mexico has multiple mountainous grades — be sure air brakes are properly adjusted and functional before descending.

2. “Are your chains on board and in good condition?”
   → During fall/winter, chain laws apply on I-40, I-25, and U.S. 550. Don’t get caught without required traction devices.

3. “Do you know your weight-distance tax status?”
   → Unregistered trucks over 26,000 lbs must register and pay NM weight-distance tax. Avoid fines at Ports of Entry.

4. “Is your IFTA decal current and visible?”
   → New Mexico aggressively enforces fuel tax compliance. Keep IFTA credentials up to date to avoid needing temporary fuel permits.

5. “Are you watching for sudden weather changes?”
   → In NM high desert areas and mountains, weather shifts quickly — sun to snow in a single hour.