DOT COMPLIANCE

DOT COACHING ASSISTANCE

In addition to unlimited consultation services, I also offer options include a full working day or days at your requested location providing training and coaching assistance to your employee or employees responsible for managing your DOT Compliance safety program. This would include complete reviews of your operation to ensure all risks are managed correctly and effectively (i.e. operating permits, driver files, vehicle files, training program, hours of service, all record-keeping requirements, etc.) and that you are not spending more money than necessary. These options are built on a contract service agreement based on month to month terms with no long term commitment.

 

The reality is that DOT Compliance for transportation companies is only managed correctly when you have a full-time employee or team, assigned to those duties and responsibilities, period. This on-site service is a coaching program using my experience and education to help your employee or team establish effective and thorough processes to ensure that your safety program will succeed. You can also be assured that your company will be prepared for any FMCSA Audit or civil litigation after crashes.

 

Most service agreements include the following based on your individual's company needs:

  • Unlimited DOT Consultation via email or phone
  • Assistance with driver qualification files
  • Assistance with vehicle maintenance files
  • Assistance with permit books and ELD programs
  • Monthly Safety Meeting (as schedule allows) – training your drivers on DOT related areas such as the out of service criteria, CDL law, roadside inspections, pre-trip inspections, etc. or providing the material to train your drivers in-house
  • Training – any requested course such as Reasonable Suspicion, HazMat Driver, etc
  • Periodic DOT inspections on your equipment (trucks and trailers)
  • Assistance with obtaining any permits / registration (IFTA / HVUT / Oversize & Overweight, WHP)
  • Audit Assistance and Representation – preparation for a DOT audit or post-audit corrective actions including abatement procedures to achieve satisfactory rating
  • Drug & Alcohol Policy Manual – Creation and revision of the manual as needed or requested
  • DataQ Reviews – Review of current and past roadside inspection to remove violations lowering SMS rating scores
  • Assistance with any of your customers request for DOT concerns
  • Civil matters consultation – I will advise on best practices and interests on behalf your company to reduce or eliminate potential liabilities concerning vehicles crashes, driver investigations, or any related litigation issues that may arise