by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Fleet Safety, Policy & Procedures, Trucking
Find out the latest news for long-haul truck drivers about COVID-19, and catch-up on Lynx data showing significant impact due to the pandemic! Additionally, OSHA is increasing in-person inspections at all types of workplaces. What Long-Haul Truck Drivers Need to Know...
by admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Crash Preventability, Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD
FMCSA announces the new Crash Preventability Determination Program and gives guidance on leveraging technology to conduct compliance reviews during COVID-19 Health Emergency. USDOT modernizes Hours of Service Rules to improve safety and increase flexibility for...
by admin | Apr 10, 2020 | Fleet Safety, Newsletter, Risk Management, Safety Tips
To the drivers and many other essential employees helping to keep the supply chains open, thank you! You are true heros! Please keep these tips in mind as you continue to serve: Sanitize the interior of your truck frequently. Wear gloves when pumping fuel Keep your...
by admin | Apr 10, 2020 | Fleet Safety, Newsletter
The Expanded Emergency Declaration under 390.23 (3/18/2020) exempts motor carriers and drivers who are providing direct assistance in support of relief efforts from FMCSR 390 – 399. This applies to essential services (such as medical care) or essential supplies (such...
by admin | Apr 10, 2020 | Fleet Safety, Newsletter, Safety Tips
How has COVID-19 affected the transportation industry? To start off with, on April 6th, 2020, The American Trucking Association (ATA) announced the cancellation of the National Truck Driving Championships, originally scheduled to be held in Indianapolis, IN August...
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...
