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.
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...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: April 2023
Thorn Valley's Safer Driving Quarterly Newsletter shares tips and resources to keep you safe on the road! This quarter we're reviewing FMCSA's changes to the Crash Preventability Determination Program, Electronic Logging Devices, and upcoming International Roadcheck...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: February 2023
Thorn Valley's Quarterly Newsletter shares driving tips and resources to keep you safer on the road! We're talking about highway safety and the impact of crashes each year, and how to do your part to stop human trafficking. You can also view our links to federal news...
Plan for Safety in 2023!
Thorn Valley wants your drivers to always stay safe – and that means 100% unimpaired driving. Remind them that December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month. And remember that effective January 6, motor carriers will be able to satisfy the prior employment...
Stand Against Impaired Driving: Query the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Did you know that December is National Impaired Driving Awareness Month? Thorn Valley is here to share the most up-to-date info to keep you safe and knowledgeable. Below are notes from FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse. Employers of CDL drivers are required to...
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Updates: November 2022
With the D&A Clearinghouse completing its 3rd year of existence on January 6th, 2023, the process for D&A background investigation and inquiry will change. At that point, the Clearinghouse pre-employment full inquiry (with driver consent) will satisfy the...
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
- 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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