Driver Safety · Free Checklist
Driver Fatigue Response Checklist
Recognize reduced alertness, arrange a safe stop, and document a practical recovery and dispatch plan.
Who It’s For
Drivers and dispatchers deciding how to respond to fatigue or reduced alertness.
How to Use It
Use before departure or whenever a driver reports fatigue. Record operational facts and actions, not medical diagnoses. Available HOS time does not establish that someone is fit to drive, and a completed checklist does not clear an unsafe driver.
What’s Included
- Warning signs and immediate action
- Dispatch support and trip adjustments
- Reassessment record
The 392.3 grave-emergency provision is narrow and concerns increased danger to vehicle occupants or other highway users. It is not a scheduling exception. Keep sensitive health information out of this general operating record.
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Build a practical safety training plan.
Related Downloads
Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. 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.