by admin | Jan 30, 2018 | Compliance & Enforcement, Driver Management, Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD, Newsletter
Three major questions and answers that were forwarded to Thorn Valley by an attendee of the FMCSA meeting. These are questions regarding ELD compliance will come in handy. The next few months will be interesting as FMCSA and enforcement personnel make transitions....
by admin | Dec 19, 2017 | Compliance & Enforcement, Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD, Newsletter
That long awaited for day is upon us – December 18, 2017 – a.k.a. “The ELD Mandate” There are still a few contingencies out there hoping that the whole ELD thing will just go away, or waiting for government to “do something” about it. It’s not...
by admin | Dec 18, 2017 | Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD, Newsletter
Question “The insured stated that the third party safety consultant that he uses stated the 2000 model trucks in his fleet had a build date in 1999 and that all the engines had 1999 VIN’s, and these trucks would be exempt from the ELD mandate. He also...
by admin | Dec 18, 2017 | Compliance & Enforcement, Fleet Safety, Newsletter
Check out the SNS website updates, the crash preventability demonstration program results and the recent FMCSA actions. SMS Website Updated; Crash Preventability Demonstration Program Results Released Read more. Recent FMCSA Action FMCSA Declares California...
by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Holiday Driving, Newsletter, Safety Tips, Seatbelt
This holiday season, be sure to watch out erratic and unsafe drivers. Drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs are at a much higher risk for entering the highway on the wrong side, especially at night. Wearing a seatbelt and being alert can save you and your families’...
by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Newsletter, Technology
Could collision sensing equipment shape the future of driving? Some experts are arguing that collision technology, created for driverless cars, should be used for trucks and other driver-driven vehicles. Driverless vehicles? Recent Las Vegas fender bender puts focus...
