TRAINING COURSES
Online DOT Training - $99 / Month
Subscribe below to attend all scheduled online training courses for each month covering both DOT related topics. I will also schedule a monthly live discussion for updates and general Q&A for subscribers. Each subscriber will be emailed the Zoom meeting information and may only be logged into the training on one device. However, any employee may attend alongside the subscriber at each location.
*Subscribers may cancel at anytime by sending an email to (info@safetycomplianceandtraining.com).
DOT Compliance Manager Training (3 Days) - $1500 / $950 (ONLINE)*
Over 300 students have attended this comprehensive three-day course developed to provide knowledge and training for personnel who manage a company's compliance program. The course covers detailed requirements for motor carriers operating inside and outside of Texas and includes all federal and state operation rules. With over 18 years of experience as both a Texas DPS Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Trooper and company DOT Compliance Safety Manager, I can assure that anyone completing this course will be provided the most extensive and practical hands-on training to effectively and confidently manage a safety program for their company.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet (Online - mailed)
- DOT Guidance Handouts - (CDL Applicability, FMCSR Applicability, HAZMAT Tables, , Vehicle Equipment, Weight Table, Permit Book Requirements) (Online - download link)
- Driver Qualification Folder Example (Online - download link)
- Vehicle Maintenance Folder Example (Online - download link)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook (Online - Student provided)
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria (Online - mailed)
- SCT USB Drive (Guidance Documents, Course Videos) (Online - mailed)
- Certificate of DOT Compliance Training
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 3 - 5 | Midland College Main Campus (3600 N Garfield St Midland, TX 79705) | Register - MC Website | 4 | 6 | |
| November 7 - 9 | Online - ZOOM | Register | 15 | 0 |
Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspector Training (2 Days) - $650
This two-day vehicle inspector training course will qualify students to perform federal commercial annual inspections, brake inspection, and brake readjustment. Day one will consist of classroom training covering Part 396 (Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance), including Appendix A (Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards), and Part 393 (Vehicle Equipment Standards) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Day two will be spent conducting practical inspection training on a truck and trailer.
Students completing the training may then perform annual inspection for trucks registered with "APPORTIONED" license plates, trailers registered multi-year "TEXAS TOKEN TRAILER" license plates, or out of state registered trailers.
Note: **If your truck is registered with a "COMBINATION" OR "TRAILER" license plate, you must take it to an approved TX DPS Inspection Station for an annual inspection. TXDMV will not accept a self-inspection to renew these license plates!
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- CVSA Level I Inspection Procedures Diagram
- 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:
| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Student |
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Crash Investigation for Motor Carriers (8 Hours) - $450
This one-day 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
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Student |
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DOT General Hazardous Materials Training (2 Days) - $650
This two-day 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
- 2023 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
To view the course schedule and topics, click the document below:
| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Student |
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DOT Driver Pre-Trip & Post-Trip Inspection Training (4 Hour Course) - $250
This course covers the commercial motor vehicle equipment standards in Part 393 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Participants will learn the importance of conducting thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, associated liabilities, and how the Out of Service Criteria applies in conjunction with the equipment standards.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Certificate of Training
DOT Audit & Recordkeeping Seminar (4 Hours) - $250 / $99 (ONLINE)*
This four-hour seminar covers the critical items that companies will be evaluated on during a compliance review audit. This training 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
- Certificate of Seminar Training
*(Online) - will receive the Zoom meeting information the day prior
To view the seminar topics and descriptions, click the document below:
Basic CPR / First Aid Training (4 Hour Course) - Free
This course provides students with Basic First Aid and CPR knowledge and skills. The course is split in both knowledge assessments and practical exercise assessments for each student. Everyone completing the course will receive a two-year certification that meets most national training programs such as Red Cross, National Safety Council, etc. This course also meets the national standards for CPR training that lifeguards or care takers may be required or asked to possess in order to provide services.
To register for this free training, click on the registration link below: