TRAINING COURSES
DOT Compliance Manager Training (3 Days) - $1199
This three-day course was 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. Similar courses are offered by other companies, however those classes only cover the federal regulations as they apply to interstate commerce. I designed this course to also provide the Texas Intrastate Rules and Regulations for those carriers not operating outside of Texas. With over 18 years of experience as both a Texas 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
- DOT Guidance Handouts - (CDL Applicability, FMCSR Applicability, HAZMAT Tables, , Vehicle Equipment- Lights and Reflectors, Weight Table, Permit Book Requirements)
- Driver Qualification Folder Example
- Vehicle Maintenance Folder Example
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Handbook
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria
- SCT USB Drive (Guidance Documents, Course Videos)
- Certificate of DOT Compliance Training
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| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Students |
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| May 2 - 4 *SOLD OUT* | Midland College (221 N Main Street Midland, TX 79701) | Juan Deleon, Toni Gonzales, Paul Jones, Abigail Longoria, Rene Manzano, Carol Nock, Miguel Reyes, Stanley Robinson, Anthony Rodriguez, John Teague, Jason Thomas, Joseph West | |||
| Mar 21 - 23 *SOLD OUT* | Comfort Suites (2830 Wilcrest Dr Houston, TX 77042) | Kayla Ellis, Giovanni De La Cerda, Jonathon Andrus, Frank Pellerin, Tanya Forbes, Theodore Thomas, Tonya Threlkeld, Marian Brown, Bernard Bradley, Lazaro De La Concepcion | |||
| Apr 18 - 20 *ESPANOL | Courtyard by Marriot (2410 Santa Ursula Ave Laredo, TX 78040) | Registrarse | 10 | 0 | |
| May 2 - 4 | Comfort Suites (2301 E President George Bush Hwy, Plano, TX, 75074) | Register | 8 | 2 | Ty Davis, Cliff Ballenger |
Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspector Training (2 Days) - $699
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 application training on a truck and trailer including learning what DOT Inspectors check for during Level I Roadside Inspections.
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
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Pocketbook (English Only)
- Out of Service Criteria Handbook
- 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)
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| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Student | April 11 - 12 | Hampton Inn (5011 West Loop 250 North Midland, TX 79707 | Register | 4 | 6 | Daniel Reyes, Ronin Orr, Josh Andrus, Jose Reyna, Carol Nock, John Teague |
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Crash Investigation for Motor Carriers (2 Days) - $799
This two-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, criminal offenses, and punishments 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 have a thorough understanding of the impact a poor or weak DOT Safety Compliance Program can affect civil litigation.
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Incident Reporting Forms
- Employee Statement Form
- Witness Testimony Guidance
- Certificate of Training
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| 2023 Dates: | Course Location | Registration Link | Seats Available | Seats Reserved | Registered Student |
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DOT Driver Equipment Training (4 Hour Course) - $129 (Company Requested Only)
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 inspections, associated liabilities, and how the Out of Service Criteria applies in conjunction with the equipment standards.
Students will be provided the following:
- PowerPoint Presentation Booklet
- CVSA Out of Service Criteria Booklet
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Pocketbook (In-person only)
- Certificate of Training
DOT Audit & Recordkeeping Seminar (6 Hours) - $149
This six-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
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Pocketbook
- Driver Qualification File (Example)
- Vehicle Maintenance File (Example)
- SCT USB Card with Audit Documents
- Certificate of Training
*(Online) - will receive a download link prior to seminar
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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: