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.
Recent Need to Know Updates
We have recent updates you should check out: 4 takeaways from the ELD Madate transition, the finalization of the 2018-2019 UCR fees, January drug testing changes and safety news from FMCSA. ELD Mandate Transition: 4 Takeways So Far Read more. UCR 2018-2019 Fees...
Bypass Intersections & Increase Driver Pay
Find out the pros and cons of the Bypass Program for fleets and the consideration of boosting driver pay. Not So Fast: Safe Fleets Bypass Inspections – Most of the Time Read more. Driver Pay – Making the Grade Read more.
Ask Thorn Valley | January 2018
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....
The ELD Mandate
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 going away anytime soon...
Ask Thorn Valley | December 2017
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 stated that the...
FMCSA Action
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...
Winter Driving
Read how to winterize your truck, Thorn Valley's 10 safe driving tips for this year, and how to to survive winter as a CMV Driver. Winter Safety Tips From Thorn Valley Read more. Winter Survival Tips for CMV Drivers (from JJ Keller) Read more. How To Winterize Yor...
Countdown to December 18th ELD Mandate
December 18 is the deadline for fleets to be compliant with the new ELD Mandate. Is your fleet ready for new laws? Let the ELD Fines Begin! Read more. Survey Shows More Than Half of Small Fleets Not ELD Compliant Read more.
Holidays and Driving Safety Tips
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’...
Trucking Safety 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...
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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