TRAINING COURSES
DOT Compliance Manager Training (3-Day) - $1250
This two-day course is designed for individuals responsible for managing a DOT compliance safety program within a motor carrier operation. Whether you're new to compliance or looking to strengthen your foundation, this training provides a clear and practical understanding of key federal regulations, responsibilities, and risks required for safety managers. Students will learn how DOT rules apply to their day-to-day operations, including driver qualifications, vehicle requirements, hours of service, and safety audits. The course also covers the responsibilities and liabilities of compliance personnel and how to avoid common violations. Ideal for safety managers, fleet managers, compliance officers, and operations staff, this course prepares attendees to confidently manage DOT compliance and sets the stage for more advanced training.
Attend this course to:
Learn how to identify and correct compliance gaps
Understand your company’s responsibilities under FMCSA regulations
Prevent your company from failing a safety audit or compliance review
Eliminate the unnecessary and high costs of 3rd party safety companies
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Handbook
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria Handbook
- Driver Qualification Folder
- Vehicle Maintenance Folder
- Laminated Visual Aid Handouts
- USB Drive full of documents and videos
- Certificate of Training
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540 students have attended this course! See the list below..
| DATE | LOCATION | OPEN | RESERVED | REGISTERED STUDENT |
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| Jun 30 - Jul 2 | Midland College (3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705) | 11 | 1 | Edson Lopez |
| Jul 15 - 17 | Hampton Inn (1004 Fairfield Blvd Weslaco, TX 78596) | 11 | 1 | Lucia Rubio |
Advanced DOT Compliance Manager Training (5-Day Certification Course) - $2500
**Only for students who have previously attended the DOT Compliance Manager Training Course**
This comprehensive certification course is designed for individuals seeking a solid foundation in DOT compliance with additional focus on hazardous materials, vehicle inspections, and safety enforcement procedures. Over the span of this in-depth program, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and implement a compliant motor carrier safety program.
The course covers key areas of federal and state transportation safety regulations, including:
General DOT Compliance Management Requirements – Understand the structure of the FMCSA regulations and how they apply to motor carrier operations for both interstate and intrastate companies.
General Hazardous Materials Compliance – Learn the core principles of hazmat classification, shipping papers, placarding, and training requirements under 49 CFR Parts 172–177.
Level I Roadside Inspection Preparation – Receive detailed instruction on the complete inspection process, including driver credentials, hours of service, and vehicle/equipment requirements.
Commercial Vehicle and Brake Inspector Certification – Achieve certification in properly inspecting commercial vehicles and brake systems in accordance with federal standards.
Whether you're a safety manager, fleet supervisor, compliance officer, or independent operator, this course equips you with the tools needed to ensure safe, legal, and efficient operations. Successful completion of this training provides a certification that demonstrates proficiency in DOT compliance management.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Handbook
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Regulations Handbook
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria
- Laminated Guidance Handouts
- Vehicle and Brake Inspection Toolkit
- SCT USB Drive (Documents, Course Videos)
- Certified Commercial and Vehicle Brake Inspector Certificate
- Certified DOT Compliance Manager Diploma w/Presentation Holder
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| DATE | LOCATION | OPEN | RESERVED | REGISTERED STUDENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7 - 11 | Midland College (3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705) | 8 | 2 | Aaron Gillespie, Alejandro Estrella |
Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspection Training (2-Day) - $650
This two-day certification course provides students with the qualification training requirements to perform federal commercial annual inspections, brake inspection, and brake readjustment services for motor carriers as permitted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The course consists of one day of classroom training covering Part 396 (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) including the Appendix A (Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards), and Part 393 (Commercial Motor Vehicle Equipment Standards). On day two students will conduct practical training inspection with a truck and trailer.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Lights and Reflective Device Requirement Diagrams
- Brake Inspection Diagram
- Inspection Tools (Soapstone, Ruler, Tire Tread Gauge, Tire Pressure Gauge)
- Certificate of Training w/Holder
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| DATE | LOCATION | OPEN SEATS | RESERVED SEATS | REGISTERED STUDENT |
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Level I DOT Roadside Inspection Training (2-Day)- $650
This two-day course provides a detailed explanation of a Level I North American Standard Roadside Inspection performed by DOT inspectors. The course covers the commercial motor vehicle equipment standards of Part 393 and the North American Standard Out of Service Criteria. Discussion includes the additional publications motor carriers and compliance professionals may use to submit DataQ challenges to roadside violations issued in error. This is covered using the OOSC, Inspection Bulletins, and Operational Policies.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria
- CVSA Inspection Bulletins and Operational Policies
- Lights & Reflectors Inspection Diagrams
- Level I, II, III Inspection Schematics
- Certificate of Training
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| DATE | LOCATION | OPEN SEATS | RESERVED SEATS | REGISTERED STUDENT |
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This course will prepare motor carriers to face the inevitable occurrence of a traffic crash incident and the actions to take in the following days such as employee care, vehicle preservation, employee statement taking, and when DOT Post-Accident Drug Testing is required. Discussion includes criminal liability that drivers may face following a crash in addition to their civil liability. The civil litigation process will be covered in length for participants to understand how a company initiated investigation, including effective photo-taking and evidence collection methods, can reduce insurance settlement amounts. The entire civil proceedings process will be discussed with emphasis on courtroom or deposition testimony by company personnel and the tactics used by plaintiff attorneys. Participants will understand how a poor or weak DOT Safety Compliance Program can affect civil litigation.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Employee Statement Form
- Witness Testimony Guidance
- Certificate of Training
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DOT General Hazardous Materials (2-Day) - $650
This course will provide motor carriers a basic understanding of transporting hazardous materials in commerce. Students will learn how the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations applies to hazmat transportation and the additional requirements by hazmat motor carriers and hazmat drivers license and endorsements. Students will learn the key applicable parts of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Regulations Parts (100-185), including hazardous materials registration permits, 101 Table, shipping papers, placarding, labeling, markings, and cargo tank testing.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- 2024 PHMSA Regulation Handbook
- Incident Reporting Form OMB
- Hazmat Driver Training Material
- Placard Hazard Class/Divion Diagram
- HM Markings / HM Segregation Chart
- Cargo Tank Testing Chart & Diagram
- USB Card (HM Training, Videos, Documents)
- Certificate of Training
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DOT Compliance Training for Commercial Vehicle Drivers (8-Hours) - $250
This course will provide commercial vehicle drivers (CDL and Non-CDL) with a basic understanding of DOT Compliance. Drivers will learn how to navigate through the major portions of the FMCSR’s and the DOT roadside inspection process. Drivers will understand how the SMS and PSP programs affect both carriers and individual driver history. The drivers will be presented with the Hours of Service regulations in Part 395 to have a clear understanding of logging and maximum hours, as well as all exceptions and exemptions contained therein. Drivers will learn what is required by regulation concerning their pre-trip and post-trip inspections. Drivers will end the training with an overview of the commercial vehicle equipment standards in Part 393.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- 2024 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Pocketbook
- 2024 CVSA OOS Criteria Handbook
- Vehicle Inspection Diagrams
- Certificate of Training
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DOT Audit & Recordkeeping Seminar (4-Hours) - $250
This four-hour seminar covers the critical items that companies will be evaluated on during a compliance review audit. This course is ideal for office and administrative personnel who are responsible for all document filing, hiring drivers, and record-keeping duties. This course does not require any prerequisites and is a great opportunity for an entry-level employee to gain basic knowledge to maintain minimal compliance requirements for their companies.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Drive Qualification Folder
- Vehicle Maintenance Folder
- Certificate of Training
*Students attending online will be emailed the course materials and Zoom meeting information the day before training.
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