by admin | Jan 19, 2022 | Newsletter, Trucking
Thorn Valley keeps you in the know on Safer Driving! This month highlights how to be safe in 2022, updates on the Online Safety Portal, regulatory updates, and more. Plan for Safety this Year Download a copy of Thorn Valley’s free Safety Planning Calendar and plan for...
by admin | Sep 17, 2021 | Newsletter, Trucking
Last week’s announcement from President Biden has sent the transportation world into a complete spin. Biden has charged Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop the rule which is expected to impact more than 80 million unvaccinated workers...
by admin | Jul 21, 2021 | Newsletter, Trucking
Root Cause – Jackknife The following Commercial Carrier Journal blog provides some excellent insight into root cause analysis in relation to tractor-trailer jackknife crashes. While this analysis does not necessarily apply to all jackknifes, it certainly does present...
by admin | May 13, 2021 | Newsletter, Trucking
Colonial Pipeline Incident Additional Measures Taken to Help States Affected by Pipeline The U.S. DOT announced Tuesday 5/12/2021 additional help for States in areas affected by the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline. The White House and DOT have determined that...
by admin | Mar 23, 2021 | Newsletter, Trucking
FMCSA News March 2021 Download the Entry-Level Driver TPR Training and the Enhanced Clearinghouse Update document. Entry-Level Driver - TPR Training Provider Enhanced Clearinghouse Update March 5, 2021 – FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration Extended for...
by admin | Nov 23, 2020 | Newsletter, Trucking
Photo source: Fox-19 Know what you are hauling before you hit the road! When a truck hauling potassium hydroxide crashed into a jackknifed truck on the Brent Spence Bridge at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the driver didn’t have time to grab the hazmat...