Educational Events

Do you know if your drivers understand the personal conveyance (PC) rules and short-haul exceptions? Join us for straightforward guidance on these and other frequently asked hours-of-service (HOS) questions so you can ensure your drivers are compliant.
This webcast will provide:
• Answers to the top HOS questions, including PC and short-haul rules,
• Tips to minimize the risk of HOS violations, and
• Insights into the Canadian ELD Mandate.
Join us for this free, live webcast! Bring your questions for Q&A after the presentation.

Your fleet is constantly creating a flood of data — from roadside inspections to crashes, audits, CSA, ELDs, DQ files, drug & alcohol tests, dash cams, training documentation and more. But if you’re not effectively using that data to spot and stop problems, you’re putting your fleet at serious risk of violations, accidents and legal liability.

During this webcast, you'll learn:
• Where to locate all of your safety & compliance data
• What data you may not even know you have
• What the risks are of not using that data
• How to know what your data is telling you
• How to act on your data to significantly reduce risk

A live Q & A session will follow the event, so feel free to share any questions!

Attend this complimentary virtual event to learn how OSHA is significantly shifting priorities under the current administration. Interact with our live presenters virtually on this engaging presentation where we’ll look at upcoming regulatory changes and enforcement trends that will impact your business. We’ll also explore several rulemakings and enforcement initiatives, including:

-Heat illness prevention rulemaking and enforcement
-Major regulatory changes on the horizon, including
e-reporting of OSHA Forms 300/301
-2022 Top Violations and other enforcement data
-Increased OSHA enforcement trends shaping agency
priorities

Every workplace where workers are exposed to hazardous chemicals is required by OSHA to create a written hazard communication program for implementing the standard's requirements. Failing to have a compliant written HazCom program is an all-too-common OSHA violation.

During this webcast you’ll learn:
• What needs to be included in your written program
• How to ensure it stays updated
• How to make it accessible to employees
• And much more

There will also be a live Q&A session afterwards, and discover how the experts behind our Chemical Management Service deliver full-service, stress-free chemical compliance!

The life of a fleet manager includes struggles that are different than traditional management jobs.

Join our experts for meaningful tips that will make you less stressed and more efficient, including how to:
• Prioritize your workload, so your efforts move the needle,
• Shine a light on the best applicants and get them on the road faster,
• Discover which drivers create unnecessary risk, and
• Stay up to date with the DOT.

Managing a mobile workforce and keeping up with evolving work conditions is challenging. Join us for solutions to get you back to loving what you do.

If your CSA Unsafe Driving score is above the intervention threshold or inching upward, you could have two times the crash risk compared to the national average. But you can reverse the trend.

Join us for an expert-led discussion that will cover:
• Specific ways you can evaluate your entire operation for risk
• Steps to uncovering unsafe driving root causes using the Safety Management Cycle
• Tips for how to build accountability and modify dangerous behaviors
• Answers to your questions

Don't miss this engaging, informative webcast. Register today!

What's black and white and one of the first things an OSHA officer will look for during an inspection? The answer is … your written safety and health plans!

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:
• Regulations on required written plans,
• Important non-required plans,
• What makes plans more effective,
• Written plan benefits and resources,
• Knowledge test questions and answers,
• And much more.

A questions and answer session will follow the webcast.

Since the entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements went into effect on February 7, 2022, many motor carriers are working on a plan 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),
• Certification and recordkeeping, and
• The mandate's impact after one year in effect.
Time will also be reserved for a live Q&A session.

Every two years, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) harmonizes the U.S. Hazardous Materials Regulations with the International Dangerous Goods Regulations. HM-215P is PHMSA’s most recent harmonization rule.

This webcast will help you understand what changes are proposed to:
• The Hazardous Material Table
• Special provisions
• Lithium batteries
• And more

This one-hour, complimentary event will also include a live Q&A session.

Do you send vehicles into California? Do you operate or control vehicles operating in California? Do you have vehicles or drivers based in California?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, no matter where you are based, you need to be familiar with the unique motor carrier, driver, vehicle, and emissions requirements that must be complied with when operating in California.

Gain Expert Insights:
Delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® transportation experts, this seminar will provide key insights on the CA motor carrier regulations related to:
• The Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) Program
• Driver qualification and hours-of-service compliance for interstate and intrastate drivers
• Vehicle inspection, including the 90-day, BIT inspection
• California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements

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? 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? What should it include?
• Where has traditional harassment training been lacking?
• How can an employer stop harassing behavior before it starts?

We'll also leave time for a Q&A session.

Keeping your fleet operating legally requires a strong understanding of the IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) and IRP (International Registration Plan) programs. By following the requirements and properly completing your records, you can prevent fines, assessments and audits.
This webcast will help you clearly understand:
• How the IFTA and IRP programs work
• What the recordkeeping requirements are
• What triggers an audit and how to prepare
• What other state mileage tax programs may impact you
Ask your IFTA and IRP questions during our live Q&A session!

Working around and with electricity can expose employees to serious hazards that could result in electrocutions, burns, and arc flash injuries. That’s why electrical safety should be an important element of any company’s workplace safety program. In addition, OSHA and NFPA 70E have requirements you must understand and comply with in order to protect employees.

During this information-packed webcast you'll learn about:
• Hazards associated with electricity
• Qualified persons vs. unqualified
• Hazard/risk assessment
• Training requirements
• Personal protective equipment
• Lockout/tagout

Be sure to bring your questions for the live Q&A session that will follow the event!

Accidents, violations, litigation, poor CSA scores, audits, and increasing insurance premiums are all serious issues. There isn’t a magic wand that will make these problems disappear, so what can be done to ensure they are kept to a minimum? A solid, consistent, and recurrent driver training program that addresses your specific challenges.

Join us for a discussion on the requirements and best practices surrounding driver training, including:
• How to put together an ongoing training program for both new and experienced drivers.
• The new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements that went into effect February 7, 2022.
• An introduction to corrective action training and how you can apply this type of instruction to your operation.
• Ways to customize your training program to meet your drivers’ and operation’s needs.

Do you have questions on this topic? If so, please bring them. You will also be able to ask questions during the webcast.

The FMCSA has packed 2023 with a full regulatory agenda affecting motor carriers and private fleets. Start your new year right and join our experts for an informative webcast on what you can expect in the new year. Topics include:

1. A review of key FMCSA changes from 2022, including updated passenger carrier guidance
2. Prior employer investigation changes starting January 6th
3. Canada’s ELD mandate
4. Action on a variety of new initiatives — from saliva testing to speed limiters

Don't be surprised by new regulations that may affect your operation! Register today — and invite a friend!

Gain Expert Insights: This interactive event delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® transportation experts will cover critical audit guidance on:
• Best practices to avoid a DOT investigation
• The latest trends on DOT reviews
• Regulations and requirements
• The Six Factors of a DOT audit
• Investigation scoring methods
• Common violations to avoid
Bonus Take-Aways:
In addition, we will share best practices on making an investigation survivable should you be faced with a review! Attendees will also get a chance to receive a complimentary DOT audits digital whitepaper. We hope you can attend!

Running a company’s DOT drug and alcohol testing program can be a daunting task, even if you're familiar with the associated safety regulations.
Join us as J. J. Keller® subject-matter experts, Kathy Close and Jen Loomis, dive into the many facets of developing and managing a DOT drug and alcohol program. Between each section of the presentation, our experts will take listener questions on the topic.
Join us for one of our most popular webcasts!