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Join our experts as they take a deeper dive into FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. Your CSA scores hold a wealth of data that you can use to protect your fleet against risk and litigation. In this webcast, you’ll get details on: How CSA works and where the data comes from Monitoring your data & making sure it’s accurate Unlocking data secrets Using the FMCSA’s Safety Management Cycle to lower your scores and improve safety Make plans to join us today and bring your CSA questions with you for the live Q&A session.

We’ll explore the most-frequently cited OSHA violations for both General Industry and Construction, with a look at violation rankings by employer size and penalty amounts. We’ll also look at some easily overlooked (yet easily avoided) violations that you should watch for. Delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® environmental health & safety experts, this 90-minute seminar will provide key insights and best practices on common OSHA violations.

Join us online for this complimentary half-day virtual event - filmed live from Green Bay, WI! Delivered by J. J. Keller® compliance experts, featuring a “town hall” style format, the event will cover hot industry topics and DOT regulations impacting your business, including a DOT Regulatory Updates on Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and the Infrastructure Bill. Driver Shortage and the challenges of onboarding and training drivers as well as mitigating risk & cost associated with accidents, crashes, incidents and the upward spiral of nuclear verdicts, audits, investigations, and compliance reviews. Within each section there will be a live Q&A! This event will be held from 9:30AM-2:30PM central time and will include a 1-hour intermission at 11:30AM so you can return refreshed for the second half of the program!

If one of your drivers is involved in a serious accident, a single verdict could ruin your company’s finances and reputation. But there are actions you can take to prevent a “nuclear” verdict — both in your day-to-day operations and following a crash. In this webcast, Attorney Doug Marcello and J. J. Keller Sr. Industry Business Advisor Tom Bray explain: • How nuclear verdicts threaten your fleet and the industry • What triggers an accident to become “nuclear” • What compliance steps you can take to protect your fleet • How your fleet's data can be used in your defense • What steps to take after an accident to reduce your risk You'll also have time to have your questions answered during our live Q&A session!

Once an investigator has begun an audit or review, there’s little the carrier can do to influence the outcome. What can be discovered likely will be. However, a carrier can impact the result before the official notice is received and there is much to be done after the investigation is complete. Even if a satisfactory rating is received, there is risk that needs to be mitigated. There’s always room for improvement. Rather than focusing on the review itself, this webcast will hone in on: • The difference between a new entrant audit and a compliance review • Understanding the three primary triggers of a compliance review • What to do between getting a USDOT number and the auditor arriving • Realizing it is not whether violations will be found, but of what type and severity • A review of the new entrant audit automatic “fails” • How to improve your processes and reduce your risk regardless of the outcome Time will also be reserved for a live Q&A session.

A high-quality training program shows prospective and current drivers that the company is committed to their employees. This makes driver training a solid investment and competitive advantage for driver recruitment and retention, which is critical during an increasingly severe driver shortage. During this webcast you’ll learn: • The ROI of investing in driver training • The essential elements of a quality training program • The benefits of an apprentice program, including as a career path for trainers • The protection training provides in the event of litigation. A Q&A session will follow the webcast, so feel free to share your questions!

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard is one of the most frequently cited standards and it’s easy to see why. With this multifaceted standard there are so many ways to make mistakes. First, 29 CFR 1910.1200 applies differently depending on whether you are an employer, chemical manufacturer, importer, or distributor. And it gets more detailed from there. You must identify hazardous chemicals employees are exposed to in the workplace, ensure proper labeling and accompanying safety data sheets, make safety data sheets accessible to employees, and inform and train employees on how to protect themselves from the hazards of the chemicals they work with. In this webcast, we’ll look at: • Common mistakes you may be making • Addressing issues we hear about every day, including secondary container labeling • What to do about mixtures • Who needs training • What exceptions apply • And much more! A Q&A session will follow the event - Bring your questions!

Developing effective written plans is not just a paperwork exercise or a tool to help you pass an OSHA inspection. Written plans, whether required or not, streamline your safety efforts and provide a foundation for keeping workplace safety and health a priority. Your company likely falls under one or more of the over 50 written plan requirements for general industry and construction. Are you sure you have the ones you need? During this webcast, we’ll look at: • Written plan regulations, • What makes plans more effective, • Written plan benefits and resources, • Questions and answers, • And much more. Join us for this live webcast by registering today!

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: • 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.

The risks associated with non-compliance can jeopardize your business and misconceptions around DOT regulations are a common cause.  Attend this new complimentary virtual event where we’ll uncover the facts behind common DOT compliance mistakes by sharing real-life cases on company oversights and how to avoid violations in your fleet.

Join J. J. Keller industry experts, Rick Malchow and Kathy Close, for guidance on how to address the top 5 risks light and medium-duty fleets face in 2021, including: • Maintenance and inspections • Hiring and onboarding • Employee driver training • Distracted and drowsy driving • Recordkeeping You'll get specific guidance on how you can reduce your risk, minimize downtime, and improve productivity through compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices. Bring your questions for Q&A.

You already know that IFTA and IRP reporting is complicated and time-consuming. Stop struggling and join our experts for an in-depth discussion on IFTA & IRP. We’ll cover the details and complexities of these highly regulated areas, including: Definitions & Specifics Program Updates Recordkeeping & Documentation Requirements Filing & Retention Requirements Audits, Assessments & Adjustments Trip Permits Supporting Documents We’ll save the last 15 minutes to answer your questions. Register today and make your next quarterly report filing less painful and more accurate!

Driver scorecards are designed to help track key operational and safety metrics. Today’s analytics provide more metrics on driver safety, productivity, and performance. Learn what metrics are available and how can they be assimilated into a driver scorecard that will help you improve the efficiency and safety of your fleet. In this webcast, we will look at how fleets effectively develop and implement driver scorecards. You'll also have time to get your questions answered during our live Q&A session!

Attend this complimentary Virtual Event on OSHA Incident investigation to learn about identifying root causes to prevent future incidents! Interact with our live presenters virtually in this engaging presentation where we will explore the accident investigation process, with tips for conducting witness interviews. Don't miss out!

If an OSHA inspector knocks on your door to conduct a safety inspection, would you know why? Or how you could have prevented it? During this information-packed webcast you’ll discover: • How to know if you’re at risk for an inspection • What the OSHA inspector wants to know • What to expect during the inspection • How to help the inspection go smoothly • What your company’s rights are • How to deal with citations • How to prevent an inspection in the first place Be sure to bring your questions to have them answered during a live Q&A session!

With the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements going into effect on February 7, 2022, many motor carriers are working on a plan to be able to provide instruction to their employees who need to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), upgrade a CDL, or obtain a passenger, school bus, or hazardous materials endorsement. Join us as we take an in-depth look at all the aspects of a compliant ELDT program, including: • Theory and behind-the-wheel instructional requirements, • Instructor requirements, • The Training Provider Registry (TPR), and • Certification and recordkeeping. Time will also be reserved for a live Q&A session.

Visit J. J. Keller at booth #1359 October 11-13 at National Safety Council to learn about our latest safety and compliance solutions.

Regardless of whether your driver is using time records, paper logs, or an ELD to document compliance, a comprehensive hours-of-service auditing program makes a significant impact on reducing your risk by: Motivating drivers to stop non-compliant behavior Reducing violations that could be found during a roadside inspection Mitigating claims of negligence Identifying problem drivers who falsify logs In this webcast, our subject matter experts provide auditing tools so you can ensure your drivers are using the right logs and completing those logs accurately. Plus, our editors will dig into log-specific violations related to form and manner, falsification, and HOS limits. Live Q & A will follow.