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.
CVSA and Monthly Enforcement Updates
Get prepared for the upcoming events! Find out if you are ready. Rear Impact Gaurd WeekLaw Enforcement will collect Rear Impact Guard data on CMVs the week of August 27th - 31st. Read more. Brake Safety WeekBrake Safety Week is set for September 16th – 22nd! Learn...
Commercial Auto Accidents – Then and Now
Big News! Find out what fleet drivers should do after an accident. Also, check out the updated American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Crash Predictor Model that was just released. What Fleet Drivers Should Do After an Accident Learn more. ATRI Releases...
Ask Thorn Valley | August 2018
We were asked about obtaining CAB (Central Analysis Bureau) reports for Moving & Storage companies who operate under both their authority locally, and major national moving company authority, depending upon the particular job. I finally had a moment to analyze...
Fleet Risk Management – July 2018
Learn about the 6 critical risks emerging in transportation, how fleets are using artificial intelligence to accelerate safety and the risk management FAQ. Fleets Use Artificial Intelligence to accelerate Safety, Efficiency AI is making it easy to find...
Industry News – July 2018
In Industry News: UPS lowered their accident rate 1%, a surprise brake inspection puts 1,600 trucks out of service and TMAF has free trucking resources on their site! UPS Lowered Accident Rate 1% in 2017 Congrats to UPS on this accomplishment. Find out how...
FMSCA Announcements – July 2018
Read why FMCSA declares a New Mexico truck driver and a Georgia commercial vehicle driver to be imminent hazards. There is also a new ELD support page and a USDOT Pilot Program that provides a boost to military recruitment. FMCSA Declares New Mexico Truck...
Drug & Medical Updates – July 2018
Check out the national registry of certified medical examiners and learn why some of the country's largest carriers are hoping to see drivers drug tested via a hair samples instead of the usual urine sample standard. National Registry of Certified Medical...
Regulatory Updates
Get all the information you need about the ELD updates; Independence Day exemption for firework haulers, House Bill aiming for narrow HOS changes and the unannounced shut down of ELD providers. Reminder! Fill out your OSHA 300A form data by July 1st! Learn more....
Telematics & Technology
It's the insurance industry's chance to address distracted driving. Learn about the connected world, innovative telematics applications and driver risk management FAQs. The Insurance Industry’s Chance to Address Distracted DrivingMany insurers – including some of the...
Industry News – June
We have Operation Safe Driver week coming up quickly and details on the ATRI Board approving 2018's top research priorities below. Operation Safe Driver week is from July 15th to July 21st. Learn more. ATRI Board Approves 2018 Top Research PrioritiesAt its meeting...
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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