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.
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...
Construction Spotlight
Read the 2017 Rollover Ready Mix Survey, how concrete pumpers are looking to harmonize hours regs with concrete haulers and the operator qualifications for cranes and Derricks in construction. 2017 Rollover Survey –Ready MixThe National Ready Mixed Concrete...
Crash Scenarios
Who Is At Fault When A 4-Wheeler Hits A Truck? $90m Verdict Says The TruckA fatal accident took the life of one child, paralyzed another, and caused extensive injury to two other passengers. The accident report found that a truck driver involved… Read more. Know...
Ask Thorn Valley | May 2018
We are packed full of information this month: 1. Is body mass indicator (BMI) regulated by DOT? 2. Will paper medical certificates remain? 3. Loss Control - the eyes and ears of underwriting. 1. Is Body Mass Indicator (BMI) regulated by DOT? Trucking lesson #1 is...
Regulatory Updates
Here is all the information you need about FMCSA's revised CSA methodology, OSHA's whistleblower issue and U-Haul's citation for exposing employees to danger. FMCSA includes ELD violations in revised CSA methodology. View Now. OSHA scheduled a meeting to request...
Drug Testing Updates
Stay tuned for more updates on truck driver drug testing. Learn why positive drug tests in the driver workforce hit a 10-year high. Read More. The trucking alliance is pushing Congress to tighten up truck driver drug testing. Learn More. View More News in the Thorn...
Risky Driving Behavior
Learn why the number of fatal crashes rose in 2016, how risky driving is targeting during Safe Driver Week and which dates have been set for CVSA's annual enforcement blitz! Truck involved fatal crashes rose slightly in 2016. Learn Why. Risky driving behaviors were...
Enforcement Action
Where have transportation associations been cracking down? See our updates about violations and enforcement. FMCSA Shuts Down Tennessee-based Hazardous Materials Trucking Company Read About It. FMCSA Declares Pennsylvania Commercial Vehicle (School Bus) Driver to be...
Commercial Carrier Journal Looks at Driver Retention
How are freight companies attracting new employees amongst a shortage of applicants? CCJ provides insight. The Driver Deficit: Seeking Solutions Read More. 2018 Innovator of the Year Werner Enterprises’ apprenticeship programs attract military veterans, mitigate...
Hours of Service Updates
We have the latest on hours-of-service compliance and electronic logging devices. Stay informed and in the clear! SMS Updated, ELD Violations in SMS Learn More. International Roadcheck Set for June 5-7 Their focus is on Hours-of-Service Compliance. Learn More. Logs...
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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