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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.
COVID-19 FMCSA HOS Waiver Extension Lapses
(Tom Flaten – 10/18/2022) With October 15th in the rearview mirror, commercial motor carriers can finally say goodbye to the FMCSA COVID-19 hours-of-service emergency declaration issued on April 8, 2020. The hours-of-service exemption had been extended multiple times,...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: April 2022
Thorn Valley keeps you in the know on Safer Driving! This month we highlight upcoming driving safety initiatives across the nation, current driver concerns, and FMCSA news & updates. In “Ask Thorn Valley” we discuss driver awards & recognition.New Safety...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: January 2022
Thorn Valley keeps you in the know on Safer Driving! This month highlights how to be safe in 2022, updates on the Online Safety Portal, regulatory updates, and more.Plan for Safety this YearDownload a copy of Thorn Valley’s free Safety Planning Calendar and plan for...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: September 2021
Last week's announcement from President Biden has sent the transportation world into a complete spin. Biden has charged Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to develop the rule which is expected to impact more than 80 million unvaccinated workers in...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: July 2021
Root Cause – Jackknife The following Commercial Carrier Journal blog provides some excellent insight into root cause analysis in relation to tractor-trailer jackknife crashes. While this analysis does not necessarily apply to all jackknifes, it certainly does present...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: May 2021
Colonial Pipeline Incident Additional Measures Taken to Help States Affected by Pipeline The U.S. DOT announced Tuesday 5/12/2021 additional help for States in areas affected by the cyberattack on the Colonial Pipeline. The White House and DOT have determined that...
Clearinghouse Update
Based on feedback we have received from drivers, employers, and service agents, FMCSA continues to make improvements to the registration process. Recently, the site was enhanced as follows. (Read More > https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ Enhancements include: A...
Thorn Valley Newsletter: March 2021
FMCSA News March 2021 Download the Entry-Level Driver TPR Training and the Enhanced Clearinghouse Update document.March 5, 2021 - FMCSA Regional Emergency Declaration Extended for Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Read MoreShutting...
Safer Driving: Know What Your Hauling
Photo source: Fox-19Know what you are hauling before you hit the road! When a truck hauling potassium hydroxide crashed into a jackknifed truck on the Brent Spence Bridge at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020, the driver didn't have time to grab the hazmat...
Regulatory News – November 2020
Early ELD analysis shows an uptick in certain HOS violations since new regs, along with a dip in 30-minute break flags. (CCD Daily Report) A recent before-and-after analysis of driver logbook data by EROAD shows the preliminary impacts of the Federal Motor Carrier...
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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