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There are many regulations, best practices, and processes in use for hiring drivers at carriers. Mostly, they all have one goal, and that goal is to hire safe drivers for the company. One key step in any hiring process is conducting thorough background checks. This webcast will cover the required background checks, as well as optional background checks, a carrier should consider using to make sure they are hiring safe drivers.

Roadside inspections remain to be the primary enforcement tool of the FMCSA. The data generated from these inspections gives the FMCSA, transportation industry, and most importantly, you and your company, all of the data you need to be compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Areas of discussion during the webcast include how vehicles are selected for inspection, the roadside inspection process, roadside inspection data, and ELDs and roadside inspections. A question and answer session will be included.

These days, allegations of sexual harassment seem to surface at an alarmingly regular rate, and employers should be taking notice. All employers must diligently work to prevent sexual harassment, and when it does occur, employers must be poised to respond immediately and appropriately. In this webcast, we’ll address the following questions: where’s the line, and what exactly what constitutes sexual harassment?; when should an employer step in?; how should an employer respond to complaints of sexual harassment to limit the company’s liability?; what harassment training is required and what should it include?; where has traditional harassment training been lacking?; and how can an employer stop harassing behavior before it starts?

Join J. J. Keller experts, Safety Consultant, Jeana Hysell Account Executive, Eric Canestrari for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Join J. J. Keller experts, Safety Consultant, Steve Frisch and Account Executive, Tony Giombetti for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

This webcast will cover the FMCSA requirements for making sure an applicant or new hire is qualified to get behind the wheel of one of your commercial motor vehicles, from the application to the road test and beyond. Included will be the fundamentals of a complete Driver Qualification (DQ) file, frequently asked questions, and an opportunity to have your specific questions answered by our subject matter experts.

Join J. J. Keller & Associates for a complimentary seminar on building a proactive safety culture. Our experts will provide an executive overview on Safety Training & Education, the latest OSHA Regulatory Changes, information on how to survive an OSHA Inspection & more! You'll also gain valuable information on Written Programs & Required Paperwork and Injury & Illness Record keeping and how it applies to your company. Don't miss this opportunity to network with local peers and gain new insights on mitigating risk and establishing compliance levels. Call 800-843-3174 x8218 to register now. BONUS SESSION: Come early for a Bonus Update on Safety Training & Education: Planning effective strategies!

Now that electronic logging is the “law of the land,” the question is, “what now?”. The devices are installed, and drivers are using them, but many companies are unsure about what they should, and must be doing next. Or maybe you’re still working on implementing ELDs and don’t know what to expect. In this webcast, you’ll learn: •How to address and correct common problems that happen with ELDs, •Changes you may need to make to improve operational efficiency, and •How to use and audit “all that data” to make sure your fleet is operating in compliance and safely, and that you get the most from your ELD investment Let us help you prepare for life with ELDs.

FMLA administration deals with people, and people do the strangest things sometimes — even in regards to FMLA leave. Often, employees will ask for leave that does not qualify for FMLA protections. Join this complimentary webcast where J. J. Keller's FMLA experts will clarify what the law, the regulations, government guidance, and the courts indicate about such situations. Through stories, this webcast will discuss issues such as qualifying reasons for leave and employee notices, but with a light-hearted twist. Some of the antics involved in these stories (pulled from actual incidents) may leave you with a smile and a sense that you are not alone in the frustrations the FMLA can bring. This one-hour webcast includes a question and answer session.

Whew! Your operation made it past the ELD mandate. Whether you were an early adopter or made a last-minute change, chances are that the reality of the conversion was not as bad for you, your organization, and your drivers as was envisioned or feared. You are rightfully encouraged – what’s next? There are other electronic processes that fleets can use to become safer and more effective. During this webcast, you'll learn how to: •Identify additional technology; •Analyze risk vs. reward of the solutions available; •Focus on the next stages of implementing technology for reporting, dispatching, and training; •Discover the benefits of being an entirely paperless fleet; and •use technology to save time, be more accurate, and efficient.

Join J. J. Keller experts, Safety Consultant, Steve Frisch and Account Executive, Gary Owen for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

A workplace first-aid program is part of a comprehensive safety and health management system. OSHA’s requirements for employers to provide access to first aid and emergency medical care seem straight forward, but as always, the problems are with the details. In this webcast, we'll answer: •What type of first aid supplies and in what quantities are required? •Must you have trained employees on site, or can you rely upon outside emergency medical help? •Must you have an AED available, and if so, what are the requirements? •And other top FAQs! A question and answer session will follow the webcast.

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the ins and outs of Hours of Service/IFTA/IRP recordkeeping and how electronic logging devices are transforming your recordkeeping processes. If you want to pass an audit of your compliance with HOS regulations, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and/or the International Registration Plan (IRP), you need to have a comprehensive recordkeeping program. From logs and supporting documents to fuel receipts and distance records, the status of your paperwork could spell the difference between passing the audit with flying colors or being assessed penalties, losing customers, and receiving an unsatisfactory safety rating.

Join J. J. Keller experts, Safety Consultant, Angela Rose-Mane and Account Executive, Brady Brodsho for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

If you’re like most professionals in charge of safety training, you want to be sure your workplace is safe and your employees are trained to meet regulatory and company-specific requirements. Sometimes this can feel like an impossible task, with diverse training requirements, multiple work locations, and frequent ongoing training. We understand. That’s why we’ve developed an innovative new service that lets you worry less about your employee training program. It’s a new concept in training that we want you to know more about where J. J. Keller professionals actually handle your training recordkeeping on your behalf. Join us as we share this new service concept with you. It’s your opportunity to learn more, with no obligation on your part.

Have you ever gone through a DOT audit? Then you probably know they can happen fast, without warning, and the last thing you want to be is unprepared for one. In this webcast, we will discuss how an audit, correctly known as a “carrier investigation,” will be conducted at a carrier that is using electronic logs. We'll help you to understand what a carrier can do when it comes to: •daily operations, •internal auditing, and •making sure drivers are not creating false logs or other violations that will be a serious problem during an audit You'll leave this webcast feeling prepared should you ever get audited. Don't miss this event!

Join us as we provide a demonstration of how J. J. Keller’s Encompass Fleet Management System with ELogs will help you manage your Hours of Service program while providing you a simple, flexible and affordable ELog solution that meets the mandate requirements. We'll also leave time for a question and answer session.

Join J. J. Keller experts for this complimentary educational seminar entitled DOT Essentials: A Green Book Review for the Fleet Professional! You'll gain fresh insights and review the essential requirements for fleet compliance as found in the Code of Federal Regulations/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations using your free copy of the J. J. Keller FMCSR "green book" as a reference tool. This seminar is highly beneficial for seasoned safety professionals and those just entering the fleet industry. Come early for the ELD Bonus Session on “Hours of Service and Managing Your Operation with ELDs”! Get the latest updates on ELD enforcement and guidance on submitting successful DataQs, managing your electronic data, and tools to take your compliance program beyond the ELD. Use the link or call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register.

The ELD mandate has arguably caused the most impactful shift in commercial transportation operations since deregulation affecting over 3.5 million drivers and their respective carriers. A huge surprise was the enforcement variances during roadside inspections. Both the FMCSA and the CVSA provided recent updates to their respective “frequently asked questions” and “Inspection Bulletins” concerning electronic logging enforcement. During this 30 minute webcast, we will examine the top electronic logging violations at roadside inspections and the main differences between ELDs and AOBRDs. These topics will form the foundation in correcting your roadside inspection data through the “5 Ws of the DataQ Process”: •What is a DataQ? •Who can file a DataQ? •Where are DataQs created? •Why should a DataQ be created? And •When is a DataQs created?

During this 30 minute webcast, we will examine the top electronic logging violations at roadside inspections and the main differences between ELDs and AOBRDs. These topics will form the foundation in correcting your roadside inspection data through the “5 Ws of the DataQ Process”: What is a DataQ?; Who can file a DataQ?; Where are DataQs created?; Why should a DataQ be created?; And when is a DataQs created?

It seems like a fairly straightforward issue. Interstate transportation involves a vehicle crossing borders and operating in two or more jurisdictions; if a truck never leaves a state, it must be performing intrastate motor carriage. Surprisingly, this is not always true. The FMCSA provides a definition of interstate transportation and it encompasses more than just if a truck or driver ever leave a state - the intent at the time of shipment is key. During this webcast, you'll learn: •The FMCSA’s definition of interstate transportation; •The factors that can either blur or clarify the lines between intrastate and interstate travel; •What compliance rules apply; and •The impact on fleet legalization. We'll also leave time for a Q&A session with our DOT experts!

Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks (PITs) have seen a renewed focus recently with the observance of National Forklift Safety Day, a revised ANSI lift truck industry standard, and a regulatory agenda item to revise the OSHA standard. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, there are nearly 543,000 industrial truck operators in the current workforce. From 2011 to 2015 there were an average of 75 PIT-related fatalities per year, and over 54,000 injuries that involved cases with days away from work. Further, from Jan. 1, 2015, through Feb. 28, 2017, employers made over 800 serious injury reports to Federal OSHA about cases where a forklift or other PIT was involved in a worker amputation, hospitalization, loss of eye, or fatality incident. Join us as we answer some of the tough questions regarding forklift safety and compliance. We’ll cover: The scope of OSHA’s PIT standard •Training – who, when, what and by whom •Inspections •Maintenance •Attachments/modifications •Operational issues •Mancages/personnel platforms •And much more!

Did you know that focused investigations have outnumbered the traditional compliance review audit for several years now? With an increased likelihood of being audited — even partially — it is critical that motor carriers understand the selection process and key audit points used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you were to be selected for an audit today, are you confident that your Safety Management Controls would hold up during an investigation? This webcast will help you prepare should you ever find yourself in the position of being audited. We'll discuss: •Latest news •Regulations and requirements •The “six factors” •Carrier rating process •Best practices that help avoid an audit (or at least make it survivable!)

It's never been said that the FMLA is easy to administer. In many situations, an employer’s actions come down to good faith effort. From recognizing what constitutes an employee’s notice of the need for leave, through returning the employee to work, the provisions have ample opportunity for mistakes. And if you've made a mistake, you're not alone! This webcast will cover: •Top FMLA mistakes •Top FMLA violations •What can be done to help avoid such mistakes/violations Join us and your FMLA colleagues as we discuss not only the issues, but possible solutions. A Q&A session is also included!

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the ins and outs of Hours of Service/IFTA/IRP recordkeeping and how electronic logging devices are transforming your recordkeeping processes. If you want to pass an audit of your compliance with HOS regulations, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), and/or the International Registration Plan (IRP), you need to have a comprehensive recordkeeping program. From logs and supporting documents to fuel receipts and distance records, the status of your paperwork could spell the difference between passing the audit with flying colors or being assessed penalties, losing customers, and receiving an unsatisfactory safety rating.

Join J. J. Keller experts, Industry Consultant, Tom Bray and Account Executive Nick Riggi for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Join J. J. Keller experts, Safety Consultant, Steve Frisch and Account Executive, Kelly Ritter for this complimentary educational seminar on DOT Audits for the experienced fleet professional! You'll gain valuable information on DOT audit prevention strategies, guidance on implementing FMCSA's "Safety Management Cycle" within the CSA Seven Basics and how to take your safety programs to the next level - beyond compliance! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Ensuring that commercial motor vehicle drivers are fully qualified at all times can be a confusing and daunting task, but it’s vital if you want to avoid the fines, penalties, and liability that can result from noncompliance. If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Join us as we discuss the most commonly asked questions concerning driver qualification (DQ), based on the hundreds of DQ questions our experts receive every month. Areas of focus during the webinar will include: •DQ File Basics •Road Tests •Safety Performance History •Medical Certification •Driving Records (MVRs) •Non-Compliance You’ll also get a chance to pose your own questions throughout the event.

Join J. J. Keller HR Compliance Experts, Terri Dougherty & Connie Bradley for a complimentary seminar on Navigating Employee Management. Terri & Connie will provide latest updates on HR compliance including information on recent laws, regulations, agency initiatives, and court rulings that will impact your employees. We’ll also look at common – and costly -- supervisor missteps. You will have the opportunity to earn 4 HRCI credits. Don’t miss this informative interactive discussion! Call 800-843-3174 x8218 to register now.

A driver’s basic job is to get from origin to destination without loss, damage, or delay. This means knowing where you are going, counting and securing your cargo (or actually loading it in certain situations), inspecting your vehicle when required to make sure it keeps running and is safe, driving safely, complying with the applicable regulations, and delivering your cargo on time and in good condition, and completing the necessary paperwork along the way. To be able to accomplish all of these tasks safely and efficiently, drivers must be trained by their carriers. How and when you conduct that training is up to you. In this webcast, we will look at what a driver training program should include, how the training should be delivered, and establishing a training schedule.

The process of driver qualification can be overwhelming. Hiring the right drivers and ensuring their credentials comply with the regulations is critical for the successful and safe operation of every company. Thiswebcast will provide a basic overview of the driver qualification regulations and a demonstration of J. J. Keller® Encompass®, a proven fleet management system that supports thousands of fleets by providing compliant, centralized, cloud-based management of the driver qualification process.

Once developed, an effective scorecard can be used as the basis for bonus and incentive programs, as a driver development and improvement tool, and as a mechanism to compare the driver’s performance to on-going employment standards. However, an ineffective scorecard can lead to confusion, the wrong message being sent to the drivers, and even unneeded driver turnover. In this webcast, we will discuss how to develop and implement an effective driver scorecard and how to avoid pitfalls that can create problems with the scorecarding.

As the foundation of your compliance program, policies and procedures require frequent review to ensure compliance. Recent regulation changes may strongly impact your current policies and procedures. Join us as we discuss: •the process of policy development •how the 6 Factors relate to your policies, •the importance of having policies, and •how to handle policy changes This webcast will include sample policies and a Q&A session.

During this 30 minute webcast, we will examine the top electronic logging violations at roadside inspections and the main differences between ELDs and AOBRDs. These topics will form the foundation in correcting your roadside inspection data through the “5 Ws of the DataQ Process”: What is a DataQ?; Who can file a DataQ?; Where are DataQs created?; Why should a DataQ be created?; And when is a DataQs created?

Employee training is required by a number of regulations, but spending time and resources to provide training in non-mandatory topics can help better protect your employees and your company. Satisfying any compliance obligation is important, but your overall goal should be ensuring the safety, welfare, and productivity of your workers. Most mandated training helps employees protect themselves and avoid hazards, but training in additional areas (even if not required) helps protect your business as well. Topics to be covered include: 1. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and Hours of Service 2. Drug & Alcohol programs 3. Walking-Working Surfaces 4. Bullying 5. Sexual Harassment 6. Active Shooter 7. Bloodborne pathogens You'll walk away from this event knowing who should receive training, when training should (or must) be provided, and why providing that training is important.

In this session we will discuss the hours-of-service regulations as they stand today and any official action that might be underway to change them. We will also look at other methods used counter fatigue, and where information can be found to help you develop a cohesive fatigue management program.

In this webcast we will discuss the different types of investigations conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the regulations and processes involved in a FMCSA investigation (audit), including: •The selection process used by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to select carriers for investigation •The “six factors,” including the required records used in each factor •The selection method used by the investigator when deciding which drivers and vehicles to audit •The audit scoring/carrier safety ratings We will also discuss the how to prevent an audit, latest news related to auditing, the top violations discovered during audits, and the steps necessary to be prepared for an audit.