Events

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 two critical examples of how improper recordkeeping can lead to layers of headaches for your company. IFTA and IRP questions are among the most popular 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.

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. Register today!

Your drivers' motor vehicle records (MVRs) are a vital piece of your safety management program. 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

Join us for an in-depth discussion of the in’s and out’s of DOT recordkeeping and what you need to have in place before the auditors come knocking. If you want to pass an audit from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) you need to have a thorough recordkeeping program. This webcast will cover: Driver Qualification Files Drug & Alcohol Files Medical Cards/MVR Logs & E-logs, accident records, maintenance records - IFTA and IRP requirements Training recordkeeping You will learn which records you need to keep and where, how, and how long they should be kept to help ensure compliance.

Annually by March 1, all owners and operators of manufacturing and non-manufacturing facilities must assess whether they are required to submit a Tier II report. This Federal requirement is coming quickly for facilities that store hazardous or highly hazardous chemicals onsite (e.g. industrial batteries, diesel fuel, compressed gasses, etc.). Join us for this webinar to learn the details of Tier II reporting, or for a refresher, prior to the due date. This free webcast will help you gain a better understanding of: Key provisions to EPCRA Section 302, 304, 311/312, 313 What makes a chemical hazardous for Tier II Exemptions for Tier II reporting Information requirements on your Tier II report Lead Acid Battery reporting Common EPCRA violations

A key to minimizing hours of service and electronic log-related violations is training or updating your drivers and operations personnel on current HOS regulations and exceptions. This webcast will review the latest requirements in the following areas: Hours of service limits for property-carrying drivers Form/manner and supporting document requirements for electronic and paper logs The 100 and 150 air-mile radius exceptions Other “popular” exceptions since the electronic logging mandate started Key differences between AOBRDs and ELDs

If you’re responsible for compliance at a fleet with fewer than 20 drivers or you’re an owner-operator, let J. J. Keller’s regulatory experts provide you with insights for handling the five greatest compliance challenges facing small fleets: Driver qualification file management Joining a drug & alcohol consortium Hours-of-service compliance Vehicle maintenance Handling operating authority and credentials Don’t miss this free opportunity to learn valuable tips for keeping your vehicles and drivers on the road and operating legally.

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's bottom line. 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: Hazard Communication Personal Conveyance Active Shooter and Bullying Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) and Hours of Service Bloodborne Pathogens DOT Drug & Alcohol Programs and Clearinghouse Sexual Harassment Walkway Safety 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.

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. 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! This one-hour webcast will include a question and answer session.

When you make your living with machines, it is important that the machines be well maintained. But when the safety of people is dependent upon the condition of your machines, it is even more important that you have an effective program for maintaining them. In this webcast, we will look at the regulatory requirements, best practices, and recordkeeping requirements involved in having an inspection, maintenance, and repair program that leads to your company having safe and compliant vehicles on the road.

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.

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 Our subject-matter experts will also take your questions during our live event!

This webcast will explore the most frequently cited OSHA standards. We will look at the most common trouble spots in each standard, as well as what OSHA compliance officers look for and cite the most under each standard. Issues will include: •Hazard communication, •Machine guarding, •Lockout/tagout, •Respiratory protection and other PPE requirements, •Electrical safety, •Powered industrial trucks, •Construction industry standards, and •Other key compliance issues. We will also save time for a Q&A session!

Attend this 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: • Surviving an OSHA inspection • Providing required, effective OSHA training • Managing injury & illness recordkeeping • Targeting serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) You’ll also get an update on OSHA industry standards, including electronic injury reporting and ISO 45001. Plus, 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!

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.

States and cities have been busy passing laws requiring posting updates or new posters. Are your posters up-to-date and compliant? Terri Dougherty and Judy Kneiszel of J.J. Keller & Associates will look at recent posting changes, including more than 40 federal, state, and municipal changes effective on January 1, 2020. They’ll also let you know what can happen if you’re not in compliance and will answer your employment law poster questions.

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 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.

Understanding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is difficult because many people aren’t familiar with the law’s complex provisions, and its application to actual situations can have different “twists." Join this complimentary webcast where J. J. Keller experts will discuss how the law and its regulations apply, as well as provide valuable insight on how to handle a variety of specific situations. This webcast will cover a range of challenges, including: •Avoiding FMLA abuse •Tracking leave •Determining eligibility, including what are “work days” •What constitutes a serious health condition •Using a paper trail to support your decisions •What you can and can’t ask from employees •How holidays and vacations interact with the provisions This free one-hour webcast will include a live Q&A session.

Attend this 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: • Surviving an OSHA inspection • Providing required, effective OSHA training • Managing injury & illness recordkeeping • Targeting serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) You’ll also get an update on OSHA industry standards, including electronic injury reporting and ISO 45001. Plus, 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Attend this 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: • Surviving an OSHA inspection • Providing required, effective OSHA training • Managing injury & illness recordkeeping • Targeting serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) You’ll also get an update on OSHA industry standards, including electronic injury reporting and ISO 45001. Plus, 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. Important Note: This was the 12/3/19 event that was rescheduled to 2/11/20 due to winter weather.