by admin | Dec 1, 2022 | Compliance & Enforcement, Drug & Alcohol
Did you know that December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month? Thorn Valley is here to share the most up-to-date info to keep you safe and knowledgeable. Below are notes from FMCSA’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Employers of CDL drivers are...
by admin | Nov 2, 2022 | Compliance & Enforcement, Drug & Alcohol
With the D&A Clearinghouse completing its 3rd year of existence on January 6th, 2023, the process for D&A background investigation and inquiry will change. At that point, the Clearinghouse pre-employment full inquiry (with driver consent) will satisfy the...
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 | Jan 13, 2020 | Compliance & Enforcement, Newsletter, Policy & Procedures
States with Strictest Texting-While-Driving Laws Ranked Did you guess correctly? TWD stands for Texting While Driving. Congratulations – Please share this information with all drivers! | Learn More CVSA Reminds Motor Carriers of the Dec. 17, 2019, ELD...
by admin | Jan 4, 2019 | Compliance & Enforcement, Driver Management, Drug & Alcohol, Fleet Safety, Newsletter
A trucking company owner is charged with fraud, the panel explores the impacts of legalized marijuana and an Arkansas truck driver is declared an imminent hazard to public safety by FMCSA. Trucking Company Owner Charged With Insurance Fraud | Read More FMCSA Declares...
by admin | Jan 4, 2019 | Areas of Focus, Compliance & Enforcement, Construction, Fleet Safety, Newsletter, OSHA, Workplace Safety
We have everything you need to know about safety: video telematics, crane operator certifications, hours of service exemption, rest-break exemption and a note about OSHA safety compliance. Improving Safety With Video Telematics in Your Concrete or Construction...
