DOT COMPLIANCE WORKSHOPS
Workshops presented through Midland College are approved for continuing education units through the Workforce Development Program. Midland College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Midland College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Midland College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Workshops presented through New Mexico Junior College are approved for continuing education units through the Workforce Development Training Program. 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 and is certified as eligible for federal funds and programs. Additionally, NMJC meets all guidelines and standards as set forth by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. For additional information about the accreditation of New Mexico Junior College contact the Higher Learning Commission 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500 Chicago, IL 60604 (800) 621-7440 or visit their website at www.ncahlc.org/.
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DOT Audit Survival (4 Hours) - $250
This 4-hour workshop is designed to break down exactly what DOT auditors look for—and where most companies fail. You’ll learn how to properly manage your driver qualification files, hours of service records, and maintenance documentation, along with the most common mistakes that lead to violations. This workshop also includes a real-world walk-through of how an audit works, based on actual enforcement experience. Whether you’re a safety manager, owner-operator, or responsible for compliance, this session will help you understand what needs to be in place—and what could put you at risk if it’s not.
Topics Covered:
What triggers a DOT audit and how the process works
Driver Qualification Files – what’s required and what’s often missing
Hours of Service records and common violations
Vehicle maintenance files and documentation requirements
Real-world audit walkthrough from an enforcement perspective
Students will be provided the following in class:
- Course Presentation Handbook
- Driver Qualification Folder Example
- Vehicle Maintenance Folder Example
- USB Card with DOT Auditor's Checklist & All Preparation Documents Needed
- Certificate of Training
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DOT Roadside Inspection Survival (8-Hour Course) - $350
This 4-hour workshop provides a practical breakdown of roadside inspections from an enforcement perspective, focusing on the vehicle equipment standards that are most commonly violated and how out-of-service (OOS) conditions are determined. This workshop highlights the key equipment areas inspectors pay attention to, including brakes, tires, lighting, coupling devices, and other critical components. This workshop is designed to help drivers, safety managers, and fleet personnel better understand what to look for before hitting the road—and how to avoid the types of issues that lead to citations, downtime, and increased liability. This is a focused workshop built to give you clarity on what inspectors are actually looking for—so you can identify issues early and keep your vehicles operating safely and legally.
Topics Covered:
Overview of the roadside inspection process
Common vehicle equipment violations and how they are identified
Key areas of focus: brakes, tires, lights, and coupling devices
Understanding Out-of-Service (OOS) criteria vs. standard violation
How inspection findings impact CSA scores and company risk
Practical steps to improve pre-trip inspections and reduce violations
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Pocketbook
- CVSA OOS Criteria Handbook
- Guidance Handouts
- List of Top Roadside Violations
- Certificate of Training
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DOT Driver Hours of Service (4 Hours) - $250
This 4-hour workshop breaks down HOS regulations in a clear, practical way, focusing on how the rules actually apply in real-world operations. Whether you’re managing drivers or behind the wheel, this session will help you understand how to stay compliant, avoid violations, and recognize where most mistakes happen. In addition to federal HOS regulations, this workshop also covers Texas intrastate hours of service rules, including the key differences that often lead to confusion and violations for companies operating within the state. You’ll gain a working understanding of driving limits, on-duty requirements, required breaks, and how to properly manage and interpret log records—without getting lost in unnecessary details. This workshop is designed to simplify HOS regulations and give you the clarity needed to stay compliant—whether operating interstate or within Texas.
Topics Covered:
✔ Federal Hours of Service rules and how they apply
✔ Texas intrastate HOS regulations and key differences
✔ Driving limits, on-duty limits, and required breaks
✔ Common HOS violations and how they occur
✔ Logbook and ELD basics (entries, edits, and recordkeeping)
✔ Exceptions and exemptions and when they apply
✔ How HOS violations impact CSA scores and audits
Students will be provided the following:
- Course Presentation Booklet
- Certificate of Training
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