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Practical downloads for safety managers, fleets, and owner-operators. Find the right checklist, organize your records, and put the next step in writing.
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DOT Compliance Program Checklist
Review the main parts of a trucking safety program, identify missing records, and assign the next steps in one working checklist.
Driver Qualification File Review Checklist
Check the core records in a driver qualification file and keep sensitive investigation and testing records in the right place.
Annual MVR Review Form
Document the annual driving-record review, the records considered, and the reviewer’s findings without collecting unnecessary Social Security numbers.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Program Checklist
Review testing arrangements, Clearinghouse queries, driver education, supervisor training, and program recordkeeping.
Post-Accident Driver Checklist
Give drivers a calm, practical sequence for protecting the scene, contacting the company, and collecting crash information safely.
Truck Driver Accident Report Form
Record crash facts, other-party information, witness contacts, and a clear driver narrative in an organized report.
Manager Accident Response Checklist
Organize the company’s immediate crash response, testing review, evidence preservation, and follow-up assignments.
New Entrant Safety Audit Checklist
Gather the records and operating controls commonly needed for a new entrant safety audit and track unresolved gaps.
Daily HOS & ELD Review Checklist
Review log accuracy, available hours, unidentified driving, and device issues using a repeatable daily workflow.
Short-Haul Driver Time Record
Record daily reporting and release times, total on-duty hours, and supporting short-haul review information.
ELD Malfunction Response Checklist
Track driver notification, backup logs, repair deadlines, and extension follow-up when an ELD malfunctions.
Personal Conveyance Policy Template
Set clear expectations for authorized personal use of a truck, with company choices separated from FMCSA guidance.
Distracted Driving Policy
Set clear expectations for phone use, navigation, dispatch communication, and other distractions behind the wheel.
Vehicle Maintenance File Checklist
Check each vehicle file for identification, planned service, completed work, inspection evidence, and defect follow-up.
Vehicle Information Record
Create a clear identification sheet for a truck, tractor, or trailer, including ownership and maintenance contacts.
Preventive Maintenance Planner
Set equipment-specific service intervals and track the next due date, mileage, or engine-hour target.
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Log
Keep a dated record of vehicle inspections, repairs, and service, with space to reference invoices and unresolved defects.
Owner-Operator Monthly Maintenance Report
Summarize maintenance performed during the month and give the carrier clear supporting records and next-service targets.
Truck & Trailer Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist
Follow a consistent walk-around and cab check, document concerns, and route defects for repair before operation.
Roll-Off Truck Pre-Trip Checklist
Add hoist, cable or hook, container-locking, hydraulic, and tarp checks to the daily truck inspection.
Driver Hiring Readiness Checklist
Organize the checks needed before a driver’s first assignment and track the follow-up records due after employment begins.
New Driver Orientation Checklist & Record
Guide a practical driver orientation and document equipment demonstrations, reporting contacts, and remaining training needs.
Driver Road Test Evaluation Worksheet
Rate required road-test activities and record observed skills, concerns, and the examiner’s decision on a clear working form.
Safety Performance History Inquiry Log
Track requests, responses, and good-faith follow-up for previous-employer safety performance history investigations.
Driver Credential Renewal Tracker
Keep license, medical, endorsement, and recurring review deadlines visible, with an owner and verification step for each item.
Driver Safety Coaching Record
Record the facts, hear the driver’s explanation, agree on a safer practice, and schedule a meaningful follow-up.
Safety Meeting Attendance Record
Capture the topic, materials, attendance, and follow-up questions from a fleet safety meeting in one printable record.
Toolbox Talk Planning Sheet
Turn one real job hazard into a short safety discussion with a demonstration, driver question, and observable follow-up.
Roadside Inspection Response Checklist
Coordinate report delivery, out-of-service controls, corrections, certification, and retention after a roadside inspection.
DOT Accident Register Entry
Record the required information for one DOT-recordable accident and keep the supporting report references together.
Cargo Securement Trip Inspection Checklist
Plan pre-departure and en-route securement checks and record adjustments made during the trip.
Cargo Theft Prevention Checklist
Check pickup identity, trip security, seals, and delivery instructions before a load is handed to the wrong party.
Delivery Change Verification Record
Document an independent callback before acting on a changed destination, consignee, pickup, or freight-release instruction.
Driver Fatigue Response Checklist
Recognize reduced alertness, arrange a safe stop, and document a practical recovery and dispatch plan.
Severe Weather Driving Decision Checklist
Review road conditions, route restrictions, and safe stopping options before deciding whether a trip can continue.
Truck Cab Documents & Emergency Equipment Checklist
Check cab records and emergency equipment while separating federal items from documents that depend on the trip and jurisdiction.
Commercial Truck Passenger Authorization Form
Record the passenger, authorized trip endpoints, expiration date, and carrier approval without adding a liability waiver.
DOT Drug & Alcohol Policy Receipt
Document a driver’s receipt of the employer’s DOT testing policy and educational materials with clear version and contact details.
Random Testing Notification & Completion Record
Track a valid random selection from driver notification through collection confirmation and any unresolved follow-up.
ELD Unassigned Driving Review Log
Investigate unassigned driving, document the supporting facts, and track the correct assignment or explanation in the ELD.
Truck Backing & Spotter Checklist
Plan a backing maneuver, agree on spotter signals, and identify the conditions that mean stop and reassess.
Right-Turn & Intersection Safety Checklist
Review turn setup, blind spots, trailer tracking, and pedestrian conflicts before they become a collision.
Truck Parking & Trip Planning Worksheet
Choose primary and backup parking stops, allow for delays, and document a workable plan before available driving time runs short.
Tractor-Trailer Coupling Safety Checklist
Confirm critical coupling and uncoupling checks, equipment condition, and the stop-work items that require attention.
Railroad Crossing Safety Checklist
Check crossing clearance, required stops, escape space, and the emergency response if a truck becomes stuck on the tracks.
Truck Driver Slips, Trips & Falls Checklist
Reduce everyday fall hazards with cab-entry checks, three-point contact, safe walking routes, and clear defect follow-up.
Loading Dock Driver Safety Checklist
Coordinate safe arrival, trailer restraint, driver waiting areas, and a clear release before leaving a loading dock.
Commercial Driver Seat Belt Policy
Provide a clear company seat belt policy with equipment-defect reporting and a signed receipt acknowledgment.
Trucking Near-Miss Report & Follow-Up
Capture what nearly went wrong, preserve useful evidence, and assign an action that helps prevent a repeat.
DOT Record Retention Quick Reference
Check common federal retention periods and distinguish routine file cleanup from records that must remain protected.
Built for the Work Behind a Safer Fleet
Use the library for driver qualification files, accident response, hours-of-service reviews, company policies, vehicle maintenance, and audit preparation. Each resource page explains who it is for, how to use it, and which related MSM tool can help with the next step.
Are the downloads free for owner-operators and non-members?
Yes. Everyone can download the same PDFs directly. An MSM membership, account, or email signup is not required.
Can I complete these forms on a computer?
These are printable PDFs. You can print and write on them, or use a PDF editor to add text. They do not contain interactive form fields.
Where should I keep completed forms?
Keep completed records in your company’s controlled recordkeeping system. Driver, accident, and testing records may contain sensitive information. These downloads do not send completed entries to MSM.
These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.