by admin | Dec 12, 2022 | Ask Thorn Valley, Fleet Safety, Safety Tips
Thorn Valley wants your drivers to always stay safe – and that means 100% unimpaired driving. Remind them that December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. And remember that effective January 6, motor carriers will be able to satisfy the prior employment...
by admin | Aug 18, 2020 | Ask Thorn Valley
Question #1: “I need your advice please. Currently our company has 133 CDL drivers between 11 locations and we plan to add more soon. At what point would a company need a full time DOT Coordinator in your opinion?” Answer #1 from Tom Flaten – VP Field...
by admin | Jul 17, 2020 | Ask Thorn Valley
Ask Thorn Valley #1 (Tom Flaten – VP Field Operations) Question: What do you think of this firm that is developing technology that allows trucks to platoon; and if you would have safety issues with a fleet that planned on implementing their AI product? Below is...
by admin | Jun 9, 2020 | Ask Thorn Valley
Ask Thorn Valley #1 (Tom Nitza) Question: I was reviewing a motor carrier’s violation report and found this violation: 395.208 – The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. I looked up the regulatory citation and it...
by admin | Mar 26, 2020 | Ask Thorn Valley, Compliance & Enforcement, Fleet Safety, Safety Tips
Commentary from Tom Nitza regarding the CVSA D&A Clearinghouse ruling. Thanks to Tom and best wishes during his retirement from Thorn Valley. From Tom Nitza: During a roadside inspection the Clearinghouse database will be queried. A driver found to be operating...
by admin | Aug 28, 2018 | Areas of Focus, Ask Thorn Valley, Compliance & Enforcement, CSA, Fleet Safety, Household Goods Movers, Safety Training, Transportation (Property)
We were asked about obtaining CAB (Central Analysis Bureau) reports for Moving & Storage companies who operate under both their authority locally, and major national moving company authority, depending upon the particular job. I finally had a moment to analyze...
