Resources
Thorn Valley provides the latest in regulatory updates, industry news and best practices to assure you have fresh safety information for your drivers on an ongoing, regular basis.
Thorn Valley Newsletter: October 2024
In this edition of the Thorn Valley newsletter, we highlight some crucial developments impacting the trucking industry. These articles shed light on safety regulations, emerging threats, and compliance standards that are vital for all stakeholders in the...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: August 2024
As we move into the last quarter of 2024, Thorn Valley Safety is excited to bring you the latest updates and insights that matter to keeping you safer. In this edition, we’ve curated four articles that are both timely and relevant to the transportation industry. Check...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: June 2024
BEAT THE HEATPrepare Your Workplace for Summer Heat HazardsWith the onset of summer, the risk of worker heat illness increases significantly. It's crucial for employers to review and update their prevention plans to ensure the safety and health of their workers, as...
Ask Thorn Valley: Crash Preventability Determination Program
Ask Thorn Valley When performing a survey, the engineer meets with the designated company representative and obtains all the pertinent information about the company’s operations, safety programs, hiring, training, and maintenance programs. An evaluation of losses for...
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 14-16
International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Controlled substance and alcohol possession/use...
Webinar Resources: 2024 Key Issues in Transportation & Improving Your CSA Scores
Thorn Valley Safety is dedicated to keeping you informed about valuable resources. We're excited to highlight a couple of upcoming webinars that could benefit you. One is the "2024 Key Issues in Transportation" hosted by FTR State of Freight. Additionally, Trucksafe...
An Additional 5 ELD Devices Removed from the Registered List by FMCSA
Five more ELD Devices were removed from the Registered List by FMCSA! The five devices include: CI ELD LOGS, CN ELD, KSK ELD, TT ELD 30, and TT ELD 1010 devices.Reminder! You can always refer back to Thorn Valley's Resource Page at any time for an up-to-date roster of...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: February 2024
Thorn Valley's Safer Driving Quarterly Newsletter shares tips and resources to keep you safe on the road! This quarter we're looking at the 2024 Transportation Regulatory Agenda and FMCSA's proposed revisions to various CDL processes. 2024 Transportation Regulatory...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: October 2023
Thorn Valley's Safer Driving Quarterly Newsletter shares tips and resources to keep you safe on the road! This quarter we're looking into the ATRI study that correlates State Trucking Association Membership with safer trucking companies, as well as the pending UAW...
Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Let's come together as a team to recognize and thank our truck drivers nationwide for their tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to safety. Without their dedication, hard work, and commitment to safety, our nation's economy and our daily lives would not be able...
Additional Resources
Company Safety Policies
Use the resources on this page to lay out your company’s safety plan. Set quarterly goals for your fleet, establish a monthly safety training schedule, document performance and measure results.
- Annual Safety Planner
- Cell Phone Policy
- Company Safety Manual (Towing)
- Company Safety Manual
- Dishonesty, Workplace Violence and Egregious Unsafe Behavior Policy
- Driver Hiring and Retention
- Driver Trainee Program Criteria
- Harassment & Firearms Policy
- Personal Use of Vehicle
- Probation/Termination Policy
- Small Fleet Safety Outline
Inspection, Repair & Maintenance
Driver Files Forms & Fitness
- Drive Roster and Expiring Documents
- Driver Qualification File Checklist
- Driver Application
- Safety Clearance (Contractor)
- Driver Road Test
- Driver Road Test (Small Fleet)
- Exempt Log Form (Weekly Timesheet)
- Verification of Previous Employment
- Driver Training Record
- Certificate of Violations and Annual Review
- Safety Meeting Report
- Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- Medical Examination Report
- FMCSA Driver Resources
- Driver PSP Authorization and Release Form
HOS, Driver Logs, Fatigue Management
Government Regulatory & Enforcement
- CSA – Compliance Safety Accountability
- Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP)
- DataQs Website
- ELD List (Registered & Revoked)
- NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA VIN Decoder
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- FMCSR (Safety Regulations)
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
- SAFER Company Snapshot
- SMS – Safety Measurement System
- PSP Pre-employment Screening Program
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
- DOT (US Department of Transportation)
- Regulations.gov (FMCSA Notices, NPRM)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Transportation Library (RITA)
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal Bridge Law
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
- Hazardous Material Regulations
- International Registration Plan, Inc.
- International Fuel Tax Association
- Driver Shortage / Driver Retention (ATRI)
Controlled Substances & Alcohol
Workplace Safety
Accident Administration and Crash Countermeasure Forms
Tips for Reducing CSA SMS/BASIC Scores
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