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...
by admin | May 29, 2018 | Ask Thorn Valley, Driver Fitness, Driver Management, Fleet Safety, Newsletter, Safety Training
We are packed full of information this month: 1. Is body mass indicator (BMI) regulated by DOT? 2. Will paper medical certificates remain? 3. Loss Control – the eyes and ears of underwriting. 1. Is Body Mass Indicator (BMI) regulated by DOT? Trucking lesson #1...
by admin | Apr 26, 2018 | Ask Thorn Valley, Business Auto, Commercial Auto, Driver Management, Fleet Safety, Non-Regulated Business Auto, Risk Management
Question:”Two Motor Carriers – Similar Ownership – Two Policies or One?” Answer:Click here to read the blog by Tommy Ruke, The King Pin-Leading Expert in Truck Insurance. Question:”What is the retention period for physicals in a DQ file.” ...
by admin | Mar 21, 2018 | Ask Thorn Valley, Compliance & Enforcement, Fleet Safety, Newsletter
Question:”Can a food producer of agricultural commodities or livestock claim exemption under FMCSR 390.5 as ‘covered farm vehicle (CFV)?'” Answer:In order to qualify as a Covered Farm Vehicle, there are six (6) requirements the motor carrier must...
by admin | Feb 23, 2018 | Ask Thorn Valley, Compliance & Enforcement, Fleet Safety, Newsletter
Question: How does a drive-away operation determine the number of “Power Units” to list on the Motor Carrier Census filing (MCS-150)? This question came up during the loss control visit at a drive-away operation. Their most recent MCS-150 census filing...
by admin | Sep 27, 2017 | Ask Thorn Valley, Compliance & Enforcement, CSA, Fleet Safety, Newsletter, Safety Training
Question “Can you take a look at this screen shot I have attached and let me know what the red symbol means? I opened up the report, which I also attached. When it happened we fixed everything and sent the report in signed. It just looks so serious and before...
