The 4 Core BASICs of CSA Workshop
NATIONWIDE DOT COMPLIANCE SEMINARS
The 4 Core BASICs
***INCLUDES DOT-MANDATED SUPERVISOR DRUG & ALCOHOL TRAINING***
8:30am to 4:30pm Local Time - check in begins at 8:00
DOT Compliance Help has brought together the four main areas of concern with DOT compliance into a one-day workshop. Our clients have told us Hours of Service, Driver Qualification, Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training, and CMV Maintenance are the BASICs where most of their issues arise they and needed a convenient way to get the information to help implement safety controls in these BASICs.
Vehicle Maintenance
If you interviewed the maintenance managers of 37 companies that have extraordinarily SUCCESSFUL maintenance programs, what six or seven things would they unanimously say are the MOST important aspects of their program? We have already done this, and will present those findings to you in the Vehicle Maintenance class.
Most people are mystified by this exacting process. You have a couple files for each truck but none for the trailers, you have one file for all your maintenance receipts, or you don’t really have a maintenance file at all. Regardless of your current state, we will demystify the regulations for you and get you on the way to a maintenance documentation process that is efficient, effective and compliant. Vehicle Maintenance is always going to be time-consuming, but we will show you step-by-step descriptions of exactly what is required. Each attendee will be provided a fully compliant maintenance folder sample, and we will go through each part of the sample file. Most importantly, we set aside time to discuss attendees’ specific concerns, questions and unique situations (we keep class sizes small to facilitate this).
Once you understand the documentation requirements, we will go over the difference between an annual DOT inspection and a roadside inspection conducted by a CMV enforcement officer. We will also explain how your maintenance staff can minimize the number of out-of-service roadside inspections, and why that is so important to your company.
When this session is done, you will be better able to prioritize time spent in this important area of DOT Compliance.
Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Training
There are two topics mandated by the DOT for Supervisor Drug and Alcohol Training (required per FMCSR §382.603):
1. The reasonable suspicion determination process.
2. The negative health effects associated with illegal drugs, illegal use of prescription drugs, and excessive use of alcohol.
In addition to covering those topics, we also answer the most common questions and concerns with the Drug & Alcohol BASIC, like:
Who gets tested? What should they be tested for? What is the allowable Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)? How do you recognize a driver who is impaired and what should you do? What are the rules for conducting a reasonable suspicion test? How should you handle a driver who self-reports? What should you do when one driver reports another?
Can you afford to not know the answer to these questions?
Knowledge gained from this session will assist you in developing and maintaining your company’s drug and alcohol testing program, which is required for all companies with trucks greater than 26,000 GVWR (and certain HazMat, construction, maintenance, or repair vehicles). In addition to the required elements of the mandated Supervisor Drug & Alcohol training, we will address many lessons learned from safety managers, enforcement staff, and Drug & Alcohol treatment professionals.
Included in this presentation is a significant amount of material that is outside the ordinary scope of the supervisor drug and alcohol training – things you NEED to know to help you and others in your company make wise choices with regard to issues surrounding drug and alcohol use.
NOTE: Upon completion, you will receive a signed certificate for your records.
Driver Fitness and Driver Qualification Files
We will cover the two main requirements that define a driver qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle and how to ensure both are managed. We will also define and describe all the steps you are required to take to ensure all drivers are fit and qualified, the industry standard practices, and the new rules governing this process.
Instruction covers the driver application, all required information and documentation, all information that must be verified, optional steps, and what to do when something goes wrong. The good news is once your files contain the correct information, they require very little upkeep.
Fatigued Driving and Hours of Service
We have all heard and seen dozens of stories about safety managers spending all of their time auditing logs and still getting violations. How do you avoid this trap?
1. We will share with you a tried and proven way to manage driver logs and decrease violations in what can be the most frustrating BASIC.
2. We will teach you how to organize, audit, and perform QC checks on logs, as well as counsel and educate your drivers.
3. We will define a compliant driver log, show examples of log violations, and explain some tips and tricks for identifying violations when auditing.
4. We will discuss individual concerns and issues with attendees.
The time you spend in this workshop will come back to you tenfold within the first month because the amount of time you spend working with drivers logs will be more efficient and effective. We will also discuss the new rule about Electronic On-board Recorders (EOBR) and why you might not want to wait until the DOT makes them mandatory, as well as the new HOS rules that are effective in February 2012 and the others that will take effect in June 2013.
Get the information you need and knock out DOT-mandated Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Training all in one day.
If you have any questions, please contact us at info@otcompliancehelp.com or (847) 836-6063.
REGISTRATION FEE
First Attendee - $499
Second - $375
Additional - $250
CSA BASICS INCLUDED
Vehicle Maintenance
Failure to properly maintain a CMV. Example Violations: Brakes, lights, and other mechanical defects, and failure to make required repairs. (FMCSR Parts 393 and 396)
Drugs & Alcohol
Operation of CMVs by drivers who are impaired due to alcohol, illegal drugs, and misuse of prescription or over-the-counter medications. Example Violations: Use or possession of controlled substances and/or alcohol. (FMCSR Parts 382 and 392)
Driver Fitness
Operation of CMVs by drivers who are unfit to operate a CMV due to lack of training, experience, or medical qualifications. Example Violations: Failure to have a valid and appropriate commercial driver’s license and being medically unqualified to operate a CMV. (FMCSR Parts 383 and 391)
Fatigued Driving
Operation of CMVs by drivers who are ill, fatigued, or in non-compliance with the Hours-of-Service (HOS) regulations. This BASIC includes violations of regulations pertaining to logbooks as they relate to HOS requirements and the management of CMV driver fatigue. Example Violations: HOS, logbook, and operating a CMV while ill or fatigued. (FMCSR Parts 392 and 395)