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Knowing all of the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations that apply to your operation — and how to comply with them — is no easy feat. Even those who think they know a lot can be surprised to find areas they don’t. Yet the penalties for noncompliance range from monetary fines to out-of-service orders to a complete shut-down of your business. During this webcast, J. J. Keller’s subject-matter experts will share some of the most commonly asked DOT compliance questions they receive from our customers, and the answers we provided. Topics range from: •Driver qualification •Drug & alcohol program management •Hours-of-service compliance •Fleet legalization •Vehicle maintenance

Join us and learn all the ins and outs of the new Clearinghouse requirement. DOT drug and alcohol recordkeeping is about to become more complicated when the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is launched January 6, 2020. Motor carriers will be required to both request and submit data to the clearinghouse as a part of monitoring their CDL drivers’ drug and alcohol histories.

Vehicle legalization covers everything from federal registration to USDOT numbers, operating authority, vehicle registration, federal taxes and fuel taxes. So, when it comes to obtaining the necessary vehicle permits and credentials, carriers often have a lot of questions, such as… •What is operating authority and who needs it? •Which states require intrastate carriers to obtain a USDOT number? •When is an MC number needed and how is it different from an MCS-150? •What are the UCR recordkeeping requirements? •When do I need to designate a process agent? •What records do I need to maintain for fuel taxes? Our subject-matter experts answer hundreds of questions like these each month, and in this webcast, they’ll answer some of the most common and complex questions with clear, easy-to-understand answers.

Dramatic changes for both prospective CDL holders and those who train these individuals are quickly approaching. As of February 7, 2020, an individual must complete an extensive course of training before taking the CDL skills test. Those providing this training must meet specific requirements addressing all aspects of their training program. This webcast will take an in-depth look at the entry-level driver training requirements, including who the requirements apply to, the curriculum that must be covered, and what training providers will need to do to meet the requirements.

Preparing for a DOT audit may seem like a great idea, however “preparing” for the audit is somewhat like calling an attorney after you need one. It is far better to stay off of the regulator’s radar in the first place by avoiding situations that are likely to cause an audit to occur. During this webcast we will cover: •The difference between an audit and a compliance review, •The 6 Factors of a review, •If a violation is “acute” or “critical,” and •How to use the Safety Management Cycle to stay compliant and off the radar.

During this webcast, attorney Doug B. Marcello and J. J. Keller consultant and subject-matter expert Tom Bray, will share their professional expertise on accident investigation from a legal and compliance perspective. They’ll debunk common myths that can sabotage your legal efforts, address FMCSA accident reporting requirements, and discuss the risks associated with: Exchanging and disseminating accident information Unnecessary testing, interviews, and inspections Insurance company procedures This complimentary one-hour event will help you plan and protect your driver and company in the unfortunate event of an accident. Don’t miss it!

Would your files pass a DOT review? If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ever comes knocking, your records need to be in order. FMCSA auditors will pay particular attention to your Driver Qualification (DQ) files, which help to prove that your drivers are qualified to be behind the wheel. If you haven’t “dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s” in your DQ files, you could face harsh penalties from the FMCSA, not to mention increased liability after an accident. Periodically reviewing your drivers’ records should help you pass the FMCSA’s litmus test. This webcast will lead you through the components of a compliant DQ file and standards for record retention. It will also address the DQ audit process, the top DQ violations found during audits. This live event will also include a Q&A session — bring your questions!

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas.

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of OSHA workplace safety audits and inspections. During this webcast, J. J. Keller experts will share real-world stories to help you better understand the complexity of OSHA inspections — and how you can avoid them. Get answers to top OSHA inspections questions, including: Why is the inspection happening? What should I expect while the compliance officer is on site? What are the potential consequences? How should I prepare? What are my company's rights? How do I correct the issues? This event will also include a live Q&A session.

This interactive webcast will put your workplace injury and illness recordkeeping skills to the test. You know OSHA’s workplace injury and illness recordkeeping can be challenging because what is recordable in one situation may not be recordable if a single variable changes. We’ll dissect several OSHA FAQs to determine not only if a case is recordable, but why it is recordable.

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas. Guest Speaker Doug Marcello

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

During an audit or investigation, enforcement will ask a motor carrier about the methods they use to ensure drivers are instructed in and comply with the regulations. In other words, does the motor carrier have a training program and how is that documented? A negative response to that question can lead to serious consequences. This webcast will cover the training requirements, both those specified in the regulations and those that are implied in the regulations, as well as how this training should be documented.

According to EPA, over 542,000 U.S. facilities are subject to the SPCC provisions, including oil and gas, utilities, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, construction, food, services, healthcare, and others. Once a facility discovers it must comply with the SPCC Standard, that facility may be left with questions over the specific regulatory provisions. This webcast will help clear up the uncertainty surrounding the standard's: Applicability Core requirements, including: the written plan secondary containment inspections And much more! Join us to learn about this important standard. Our complimentary event will also include a live Q&A session!

Attend this NEW for 2020 complimentary seminar to get the latest regulatory updates, insights and best practices from J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts. You’ll learn the best techniques for: • Latest OSHA Regulatory & Policy Updates • Bloodborne Pathogens for ALL Industries • Severe Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) • Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping You’ll have the opportunity to network with local peers to gain additional insights on mitigating risk and maintaining compliance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your skills as a safety professional!

Recordkeeping can be challenging for motor carriers. Knowing the differences between what records must be kept and for how long can change drastically from program to program. Two interstate programs, the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and the International Registration Plan (IRP), are critical examples of how improper recordkeeping can lead to layers of headaches for your company. IFTA and IRP questions are among the most confusing topics with customers. In this webcast we share some of the more common questions we receive about IFTA and IRP, while helping you learn more about how these programs apply to your company.

Educating your drivers is an important component of your compliance program. This webcast will address basic safety training for your drivers, what’s required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, as well as providing information on the training that is recommended to operate a safe and compliant fleet. This webcast will also address the upcoming changes to the entry-level driver training regulations, set to go into effect on February 7, 2020. Bring your questions - we will reserve time for a live Q&A session!

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas.

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas. Important Note: This was the 12/3/19 event that was rescheduled to 2/11/20 due to winter weather.

If the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) audits your company’s DOT drug & alcohol program, a lot will be riding on the results of that investigation. Your score in the Controlled Substances & Alcohol BASIC (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category) — and your safety rating — could be severely impacted. During this webcast you'll learn: The types of FMCA audits your company could be subject to How the Controlled Substances & Alcohol BASIC compares to Factor 2 during an audit What types of documents you’ll need to provide during an audit Best practices to prevent an audit from happening in the first place

Complying with the EPA regulations is more critical and complex than ever. That’s because of an increase in regulatory inspections, changing requirements for permit renewals, higher assessed penalties, and permitting and reporting fees. But with the right information, you can more effectively manage these risks and requirements. Attend this complimentary event and you’ll gain the expert knowledge, best practices, and insights to dramatically improve your environmental compliance program. Call 800-843-3174 x8218 to register or use link below.

You’re an FMLA-covered employer and you have eligible employees. Can these employees take FMLA-protected leave for any reason? Short answer: No. Many reasons do qualify for FMLA leave, but not every reason. The law and regulations limit why an employee may take FMLA leave, and you need to be aware of these limits. Failure to do so can risk a claim, which could put you in the crosshairs of a court case. This webcast will explain: What does and what does not constitute a serious health condition. Whether conditions like the flu can ever be a qualifying reason. Who are considered family members for various qualifying reasons. What are considered qualifying exigencies. Some interesting details on pregnancy and placement leave. Leave for servicemember care. How you can determine whether a reason qualifies for FMLA protections. We will also save time for a live Q&A session with our FMLA experts!

Your drivers' motor vehicle records (MVRs) are a vital piece of your safety management program because past behavior is a good predictor of a driver’s future actions. By identifying risky behaviors now, you can help prevent crashes tomorrow. This presentation will include such topics as: Driver reporting requirements, CDL medical status appearing on the MVR, and Annual reviews This 30-minute event will also include a live Q&A session.

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 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 questions and answer session will follow the webcast.

Do you wonder if your drivers are using personal conveyance or the short-haul exception correctly? We will provide clear answers to these and several more frequently-asked hours of service questions to help fleets stay compliant. This webcast will provide: Answers to the top hours of service (HOS) questions, Tips to minimize the risk of HOS violations, The latest on the expected Hours-of-Service final rule, as well as Time to answer your most pressing hours of service questions.

OSHA’s regulations prohibit an employer from discharging or discriminating against employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses. Are you sure that your post-incident procedures are not retaliatory? This webcast will cover the dos and don’ts of employee discipline, drug-testing, and workplace incentives to ensure you stay on OSHA’s good side. This complimentary one-hour event will include a live Q&A session!

Join our subject-matter experts Kathy Close and Heather Ness, for an informative webcast on how to develop a Successful Driver Coaching Program. They’ll discuss: Risks of not coaching unsafe driving behavior – violations, fines, crashes, litigation. Selecting the right coaches. Detecting problematic driving behaviors – technology that helps and what to look for. Best practices for coaching unsafe behavior. They will conduct a mock coaching session for three events and wrap up with an overview of the 5 stages of a successful coaching session.

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas.

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

A misunderstanding of the driver qualification (DQ) file requirement puts your company at risk of putting an unqualified individual behind the wheel of a commercial motor vehicle. The worst-case scenario is a high-profile crash involving this unqualified driver, but even lesser impacts can be felt, including: A high Driver Fitness CSA score, A conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating, Increased insurance rates, and A tarnished reputation To gain a better understanding of DQ file requirements, join us in a discussion of the most frequently asked questions on the topic.

Attend this NEW for 2020 complimentary seminar to get the latest regulatory updates, insights and best practices from J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts. You’ll learn the best techniques for: • Latest OSHA Regulatory & Policy Updates • Bloodborne Pathogens for ALL Industries • Severe Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) • Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping You’ll have the opportunity to network with local peers to gain additional insights on mitigating risk and maintaining compliance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your skills as a safety professional!

Attend this NEW for 2020 complimentary seminar to get the latest regulatory updates, insights and best practices from J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts. You’ll learn the best techniques for: • Latest OSHA Regulatory & Policy Updates • Bloodborne Pathogens for ALL Industries • Severe Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) • Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping You’ll have the opportunity to network with local peers to gain additional insights on mitigating risk and maintaining compliance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your skills as a safety professional!

Three areas of compliance result in some of the highest fines levied by the FMCSA: driver qualification, alcohol & drug testing, and hours of service. They also cause the greatest concern and confusion for safety professionals. Attend this complimentary event to discover the best practices and insights for improving the ways you address these areas.

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Attend this NEW for 2020 complimentary seminar to get the latest regulatory updates, insights and best practices from J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts. You’ll learn the best techniques for: • Latest OSHA Regulatory & Policy Updates • Bloodborne Pathogens for ALL Industries • Severe Injuries and Fatalities (SIFs) • Workplace Injury and Illness Recordkeeping You’ll have the opportunity to network with local peers to gain additional insights on mitigating risk and maintaining compliance. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to improve your skills as a safety professional!

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

From costly DOT violations to serious on-the-road accidents, the risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business. But you can reduce your exposure and protect your company from fines, lawsuits and litigation by taking the right proactive steps. Attend this "new" complimentary DOT compliance event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it! Call 800-843-3174 x8150 to register now.

Complying with the EPA regulations is more critical and complex than ever. That’s because of an increase in regulatory inspections, changing requirements for permit renewals, higher assessed penalties, and permitting and reporting fees. But with the right information, you can more effectively manage these risks and requirements. Attend this complimentary event and you’ll gain the expert knowledge, best practices, and insights to dramatically improve your environmental compliance program. Call 800-843-3174 x8218 to register or use link below.