by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Driver Management, Drug & Alcohol, Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD, Newsletter
New studies are calling on the FMCSA to update regulations for drivers. Studies show that “excessive commuting” and semi-synthetic opioids causes harm. Tracey Morgan crash is not forgotten – FMCS to Study “Excessive Commuting” by Truck...
by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Areas of Focus, Construction, Crane, Fire & Emergency, Newsletter, OSHA, Workplace Safety
The OSHA has updated numerous compliance requirements for 2018. The crane operator certification requirements and the standard for sprinkler system installation will be affected. Compliance Date for Crane Operator Certification Requirements Set for November 10,...
by admin | Nov 29, 2017 | Driver Management, Fleet Safety, Newsletter
Beginning January 22,2018, driver’s licenses or state IDs issued by states that are not in compliance with the REAL ID Act and have not been granted an extension by DHS may not be used to fly within the U.S. Real ID Act Read More. REAL ID and Air Travel...
by admin | Oct 11, 2017 | Fleet Safety, Hours of Service & ELD, Newsletter
Question “We have reached out to our ELD provider Omnitracs about a user manual needed for our drivers to keep in their trucks. There answer from them was a laminated Cab Card they have issued to all our drivers that point out the information the DOT has asked...
by admin | Sep 27, 2017 | Compliance & Enforcement, Crash Countermeasures, Fleet Safety, Newsletter, OSHA, Workplace Safety
Thorn Valley brings you the latest from the safety community, including a truck whose bed was in the upright position and smashed into a highway sign, important information for diesel trucks in California and an OSHA citation that may cost an employer well over $1...
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...
