DOT COMPLIANCE TRAINING COURSES
DOT Compliance Manager Training (2 Days) - $1250
Gain the knowledge and confidence to effectively manage your organization's DOT compliance program. Trusted by more than 667 professionals, this flagship course is designed to help motor carriers improve compliance, reduce violations, and build a stronger safety program.
The DOT Compliance Manager Training course is a comprehensive two-day program designed for safety managers, fleet managers, company owners, and anyone responsible for ensuring compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Whether you're new to DOT compliance or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, this course provides practical, real-world instruction that can be immediately applied to your operation.
Participants will learn how to manage driver qualification files, hours of service, drug and alcohol testing requirements, vehicle maintenance programs, safety management practices, and FMCSA audit preparation. Throughout the course, complex regulations are explained in a straightforward, easy-to-understand format using real-world examples and industry experience.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Fleet Managers
- Company Owners
- Operations Managers
- Office Administrators
- Compliance Personnel
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
- Out of Service Criteria
- Driver Qualification File Example
- Vehicle Maintenance File Example
- Laminated Guidance Handouts
- USB Card
- Certificate of Completion
Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspector Training (2 Days) - $1250
Become qualified to perform annual commercial vehicle inspections and understand the federal qualification requirements for brake inspectors.
This two-day course provides the knowledge and practical instruction needed to qualify as a commercial vehicle annual inspector under 49 CFR §396.19 and understand the brake inspector qualification requirements of 49 CFR §396.25. Participants will learn commercial vehicle equipment standards, inspection procedures, brake system requirements, common out-of-service violations, and proper annual inspection documentation. *Not all states accept self-inspection if subject to 396.23.*
Who Should Attend
- Annual Inspectors
- Mechanics and Technicians
- Fleet Maintenance Managers
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Fleet Supervisors
- Company Owners
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- FMCSR Part 393 & 396
- Inspection Tools
- Certificate of Completion
DOT General Hazardous Materials (2 Days) - $1250
Become qualified to perform annual commercial vehicle inspections and understand the federal qualification requirements for brake inspectors.
This two-day course provides the knowledge and practical instruction needed to qualify as a commercial vehicle annual inspector under 49 CFR §396.19 and understand the brake inspector qualification requirements of 49 CFR §396.25. Participants will learn commercial vehicle equipment standards, inspection procedures, brake system requirements, common out-of-service violations, and proper annual inspection documentation.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Hazmat Employees
- Fleet Managers
- Company Owners
- Drivers Responsible for Transporting Hazardous Materials
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Regulations Handbook
- Laminated Guidance Handouts
- USB Card
- Certificate of Completion
DOT Roadside Inspection (2 Days) - $1250
This two-day course provides in-depth classroom instruction on the equipment requirements contained in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Part 393) and explains how DOT inspectors evaluate commercial motor vehicles during roadside inspections. Participants will learn the purpose of the regulations, common equipment violations, out-of-service conditions, and practical strategies for improving vehicle compliance and reducing enforcement actions.
Using photographs, diagrams, videos, and real-world examples, this course helps attendees better understand what inspectors look for during roadside inspections and how to identify potential compliance issues before they become costly violations.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Fleet Managers
- Fleet Maintenance Personnel
- Company Owners
- Drivers
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
- Out of Service Criteria Handbook
- Laminated Guidance Handouts
- Certificate of Completion
DOT Audit & Compliance Review Workshop (2 Days) - $1250
Prepare your company for an FMCSA audit by conducting a guided review of your own DOT compliance program.
This interactive two-day workshop is designed to help motor carriers evaluate the records, permits, registrations, and documentation commonly reviewed during FMCSA audits and compliance investigations. As each compliance topic is discussed, participants will review their own company records to identify missing documents, expired items, incomplete files, and other deficiencies that could result in violations during an audit.
Unlike a traditional DOT compliance course that focuses primarily on regulations, this workshop emphasizes practical application. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of their compliance responsibilities, a personalized list of deficiencies, and an action plan to strengthen their company's DOT compliance program before an audit occurs.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Fleet Managers
- Company Owners
- Office Personnel Responsible for DOT Compliance
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- Driver Qualification File Example
- Vehicle Maintenance File Example
- Investigator Checklists
- Certificate of Completion
Motor Carrier Crash Response & Investigation (1.5 Days) - $995
Learn how to effectively respond to commercial motor vehicle crashes, preserve critical evidence, and understand the legal, regulatory, and civil litigation processes that follow.
This comprehensive 1½-day course provides motor carriers with practical guidance on managing the aftermath of a commercial vehicle crash. Participants will learn post-crash responsibilities, evidence preservation, DOT post-accident requirements, criminal and civil liability, insurance claims, and the litigation process from the perspective of both law enforcement and the motor carrier.
Through real-world case studies and instructor-led discussions, attendees will gain a better understanding of how decisions made immediately following a crash can significantly impact investigations, insurance claims, and civil litigation.
Who Should Attend
- Safety Managers
- DOT Compliance Managers
- Fleet Managers
- Company Owners
- Risk Management Personnel
- Supervisors Responsible for Crash Response
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Manual
- Courtroom Testimony Guidance
- Certificate of Completion