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e N e w s l e t t e r
September/October
2004
Issue 4
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Potential
Threat to Homeland Using Heavy Transport Vehicles
A
joint DHS and FBI information bulletin was recently released
to sensitize state and local authorities and the private
sector responsible for security of critical infrastructure
and key resources to the potential for terrorists to
use heavy transport vehicles as vehicle-borne improvised
explosive devices (VBIEDs) against a range of attractive
targets in the US. Click
here for more details and protective measures. |
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W
H A T ' S N E W ?
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Entry
Level Driver Training
New
and important course
now available for
commercial vehicle
operators. This
course satisfies
the new FMSCA
minimum requirements
(49 CFR Part 380).
Topcis covered include
Driver
Requirements, Hours
of
Service, Driver Wellness
and Whistleblower Protection.
Details...
All attendees interested
in training their own
teams can purchase
a Training
Kit,
which includes 1
Leader's Guide, 10 Participant's Guides
w/ quizzes, 10
Certificates of Training
and 1 CD-rom with accompanying
PowerPoint presentation.
Details... |
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I N D U S T R Y ..N E W S |
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Limitations
on the Issuance of Commercial Driver’s Licenses With Hazardous
Materials Endorsement
FMCSA issues
this rule to amend the compliance date in its term final rule
(IFR) published in the May
5, 2003 Federal Register regarding limitations on State issuance
of commercial driver’s license (CDL) with hazardous endorsement.
States must not issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade a CDL with
hazardous materials endorsement unless the Transportation Security
Administration
(TSA) has first conducted a background records check of the
applicant and determined the applicant does not pose a security
risk warranting
denial of the hazardous materials endorsement. Read
full article.
FMCSA
Temporarily Removes SEA and SafeStat Scores
The
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has temporarily
removed the motor carrier Accident Safety
Evaluation Area (SEA) and overall SafeStat scores from its Analysis & Information
Online (A & I) website, while the agency works with its state
partners to improve timeliness, completeness and accuracy of
the large truck
and bus safety data contained. Read
full article.
Hours
of Service Rules – Controversial Court Order to Vacate
On July 16, 2004, the US Court of Appeals for the District of
Columbia Circuit in essence threw out the new hours-of-service
regulations in response to a lawsuit filed by Public Citizen, Citizens
for Reliable and Safe Highways and Parents Against Tired Truckers.
The groups argued that the new rules allow drivers to work longer
hours, therefore putting all highway users at a safety risk. Read full article. |
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10%
Off Our Popular First Aid Kits*
No
promo code needed - a 10% discount
will automatically be applied at the time of purchase. |
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Get
10% Off the Ryder Model Fleet Safety Program.*
When
it comes to safety in your organization, doing more than the
"bare minimum" can save in lost time, productivity, customer
goodwill and insurance premiums. Start improving your safety processes
today
by ordering the Ryder Model Fleet Safety Program. Simply
enter in promotion code MODELFLEET when you make
your
purchase. |
Model
Fleet Safety Program W/ CD
MWR MFSP1
World class fleet safety
program that goes beyond compliance requirements and gives you a blueprint for
transportation safety to use in your company.
*Offer
valid until 10/31/2004. Other restrictions may apply.
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ASA Gloves...Expanded Product Line
There
are many safety gloves available to protect against specific occupational
hazards. The challenge is finding the right gloves that offer the best
protection. Here are some recommedations:
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C
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F
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G
E N E R A L _P U R P O S E
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Gloves,
Leather Palm - ASA H018
One piece split
leather palm with durable canvas back, full leather thumb with
a soft cotton wrist, knuckle strap for long life - great all purpose
gloves.
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D
R I V I N G
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one-stop resource for safety & complaince products, services
and training. One Click. Big Savings.
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