All courses presented at Midland College have been approved for continuing education units to be awarded under the Transportation Training Division of the Workforce Training & Development Department. Midland College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award certificates, associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Midland College.
All courses presented at New Mexico Junior College have been approved for continuing education units to be awarded under the Transportation Safety Training Division of the Workforce Development Center. New Mexico Junior College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates. NMJC meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. For more information or questions about the accreditation of New Mexico Junior College, contact: Higher Learning Commission 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 or call 1-(800)-621-7440 www.ncahlc.org/
Certified DOT Compliance Manager (24 Hour Course) - $1750
This three-day certification course is designed for personnel responsible for managing a motor carrier safety program. The course covers detailed requirements for managers and their associated duties and responsibilities, as well as the liabilities associated with motor carriers in transportation operations. The course ensures students acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively navigate the complex landscape of DOT regulations.
Successful completion of this training course equips individuals with a strong foundation in DOT Compliance Management and awards them a professional designation as a Certified DOT Compliance Manager, positioning them for success in maintaining regulatory standards and ensuring safe and efficient motor carrier operations.
This course is best suited for individuals who are responsible for managing DOT compliance within motor carriers, including compliance officers, fleet managers, safety mangers, and operations managers.
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
- Guidance Handouts
- SCT USB Drive (Documents, Course Videos)
- CDM Coin
- CDM Certificate and Holder
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All Certified DOT Compliance Managers receive lifetime refresher training for free!
| DATE | LOCATION | REGISTRATION LINK | OPEN / RESERVED SEATS | REGISTERED STUDENT |
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| February 26 - 28, 2025 | La Quinta Inn & Suites (7220 Bob Bullock Loop Laredo, TX 78041) | Register | 7 / 3 | Angie Reyes, Luis M. Trevino, Ilmer Pinedo |
| March 17 - 19, 2025 | Midland College (3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705) | Register | 15 / 0 |
Certified Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspector (8 Hour Course) - $450
This course provides students with the qualification training requirements to perform federal commercial annual inspections, brake inspection, and brake readjustment as permitted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This one-day course consists of classroom training covering Part 396 (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance) including Appendix A (Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards) and Part 393 (Commercial Motor Vehicle Equipment Standards).
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Lights and Reflective Device Requirement Diagrams (Truck Tractor, Truck, Trailer)
- Inspection Tools (Soapstone with holder, Ruler, Tire tread gauge, Tire pressure air gauge)
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
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Crash Investigation for Motor Carriers (12 Hour Course) - $650
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 (16 Hour Course) - $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 Hour Course) - $350
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
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
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DOT Audit & Recordkeeping Seminar (4 Hour Course) - $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.
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
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