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.
FMCSA Keeps Focus on Commercial Driving Safety
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 Drivers Read more. Final Rule...
OSHA Compliance Updates
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,...
TSA Real ID Will Affect Renewal of Driver’s License
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...
Ask Thorn Valley | October 2017
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 us to...
Other Safety News
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...
Hours of Service Limits in FMCSR 395 Do Not Change – It’s Still All About Managing Fatigue
Worn out drivers are a risk to others, themselves and fleet businesses. Not having enough downtime, or suffering from conditions like sleep apnea, can limit driver awareness and make it difficult for them to stay awake on the road. See how your company can better...
Ask Thorn Valley | September 2017
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...
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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