Previous Webcasts from J. J. Keller & NPTC

J. J. Keller and the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) are teaming up to bring you a series of informative webcasts in 2015 ... learn more now. Previous webcasts are also available for downloading. To view a webcast, click on the appropriate link below.

2023 Webcasts


October 25, 2023 - Driver Performance Monitoring

In the age of electronic performance monitoring, fleets have the necessary tools to help develop an effective driver performance assessment and management process. Without having these in place, you become challenged with improving the efficiency and safety of your fleet.

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September 27, 2023 - Hours-of-Service: Limits, Exemptions, and ELDs

The federal hours-of-service (HOS) regulations have been around since the l930s and are designed to keep fatigued truck drivers off the nation’s roadways. They are among the most-often violated of the FMCSA regulations—comprising roughly 40% of all driver violations— and within the past decade have become disruptive, confusing, and frequently revised of all federal driver safety regulations.

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August 2023 - How Fleets Are Implementing Advanced Vehicle Safety Systems to Drive Safety

ACC, AEB, ESC, ABS, CWS, LDWS, VDR/VER, ADAS and AV may sound like random acronyms, but they’re actually safety technology systems motor carriers should consider using if they’re not already. With traffic volumes increasing, and other drivers becoming more distracted, it is becoming more difficult for your drivers to avoid all accidents. This is where currently available electronic safety systems can help.

 

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July 2023 - The Advantages and Importance of Improving Your CSA Scores

Your Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores provide the FMCSA, your insurance company and potentially even plaintiffs with an insider’s view of your operation. The CSA program is not going away, so motor carriers must understand the importance of improving their scores to protect their fleet against risk and litigation.

 

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June 2023 - Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance Checkpoint — Requirements, Risks, Benefits

Keeping your vehicles on the road and in good working order is essential. A systematic vehicle maintenance program helps you prevent and proactively address defects that could impact operations and compliance.

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May 2023 - Driver Training Entry-Level Driver Training

As the driver population ages and the availability of good drivers diminishes, companies are developing drivers from inside the organization, looking at truck driving school graduates with no driving experience, and considering other sources of less experienced drivers to meet their hiring requirements.

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April - Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

Three years ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration introduced the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse, which requires regulated fleets to query the DOT's online database to identify CDL drivers who are prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle due to drug and alcohol violations.

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March 22, 2023 - Best Practices for Screening, Hiring and Qualifying Successful Drivers

Hiring qualified drivers that align with your company’s safety standards should be the goal for all motor carriers. The clearer the picture you have of your driver applicants’ attitude, work history, and driving record, the better chances you have of hiring successful drivers. There are also a host of regulatory requirements that must be satisfied, in addition to a number of resources that can provide more insight into the hiring process.

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2022 Webcasts

October 26, 2022 - Equipment & Maintenance Standards: How to Comply During Extended Trade Cycles

As supply chain shortages prevent many fleets from obtaining all the equipment they need to operate, some fleets are responding by extending their equipment trade cycles. However, this often has a negative impact on equipment productivity, driver satisfaction and roadside inspections. What can fleets do to ensure their equipment stays optimally utilized in the current environment? During this webcast you’ll learn how to remain compliant with the federal government’s maintenance and inspection requirements in this era of extended trade cycles.


September 28, 2022 - Electronic Logging Devices and Hours of Service

 During this informative webcast, you will learn how electronic logging devices relate to the hours-of-service regulations, what regulatory relief the FMCSA has extended to enable carriers to cope with the pressures of the COVID pandemic, and what official action might be underway to change the hours-of-service regulations. We will also explore:

  • How to deal with unassigned driving time
  • How to develop a company policy on use of the FMCSA "personal conveyance" guidance
  • What fleets are doing to counter fatigue
  • Where you can find information to help you develop a cohesive fatigue management program 

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August 31, 2022 - Screening Protocols in an Age of Driver Shortages

Hiring a driver is potentially the most “at risk” decision a carrier can make. The key to offsetting the risk is to have a process that uses all possible tools to verify that the driver you are about to hire is not the one that will “ruin the company.” With the driver shortage leading to more expansive recruiting efforts and the temptation to lower hiring standards (potentially leading to hiring more problems), it is more important than ever that carriers review their hiring process.

 

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July 27, 2022 - FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

FMCSA's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requires employers to query current and prospective employees' drug and alcohol violations before permitting those employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle. In addition, fleets must check the Clearinghouse annually for every driver they employ. The Clearinghouse provides FMCSA and employers the necessary tools to identify drivers who are prohibited from operating a CMV based on DOT drug and alcohol program violations and ensure that such drivers receive the required evaluation and treatment before operating a CMV on public roads.

 

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June 29, 2022 - Stress-Free Roadside Inspections & Audits

Roadside inspections and audits can be a high-stress, confusing experience. Adding to the confusion is that there is a direct connection between inspections and audits that’s often not clearly understood. But both events can be made a lot less stressful with the proper knowledge and preparation.

 

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May 18, 2022 - Understanding & Improving Your CSA Scores

Your Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scores provide the FMCSA, your insurance company and potentially even plaintiffs with an insider’s view of your operation.

 

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April 27, 2022 - Automatic Emergency Braking and Other Electronic Safety Systems

ACC, AEB, ESC, ABS, CWS, LDWS, VDR/VER, and ADAS and AV may sound like random letters, but they’re actually safety technology systems you should be considering if you’re not already using.

 

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March 30, 2022 - Understanding the Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements

The new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements are now in effect, and they apply to any entity that trains drivers prior to taking a CDL skills test or hazardous materials endorsement test. In this webcast, we’ll help you understand: The required curriculum, including theory and behind-the-wheel instruction, Trainer requirements to conduct ELDT training, The Training Program Registry (TPR) and Certification and recordkeeping requirements

 

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2021 Webcasts

October 27, 2021 - FMCSA's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

FMCSA’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requires employers to query current and prospective employees' drug and alcohol violations before permitting those employees to operate a commercial motor vehicle. In addition, fleets must check the Clearinghouse annually for every driver they employ. The Clearinghouse provides FMCSA and employers the necessary tools to identify drivers who are prohibited from operating a CMV based on DOT drug and alcohol program violations and ensure that such drivers receive the required evaluation and treatment before operating a CMV on public roads.

 

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September 29, 2021 - Driver Scorecards

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.

 

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May 19, 2021 - In-Cab Video Technology

In-cab camera technology has proven itself effective in reducing collision frequency, mitigating liability in accidents, and providing data to help improve driver behavior and performance. How can you successfully make your case for installing event recorders from a financial and safety perspective while, at the same time, ensuring that drivers will accept the technology?

 

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April 28, 2021 - Driver Training Strategies

Next year, all entry-level drivers will be required to meet specific training requirements in order to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), according to a long-awaited rule released late last year by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). But many fleets are looking to build their own training programs – from entry level to in-service and from orientation to remedial. We are even seeing training programs extend beyond specific job requirements and help drivers navigate basic life skills.

 

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March 18, 2021 - Driver Hiring Protocols

Hiring qualified drivers that align with your company’s values should be the goal for any transportation company. The clearer the picture of the driver applicant’s attitude, work history, and driving record, the better your chances of success. There are a host of regulatory requirements that must be satisfied. In addition, there are a number of resources that can help provide more insight into the hiring process.

 

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2019 Webcasts

October 16, 2019 - How to Run a Better Vehicle Maintenance Program

In this webcast we’ll discuss the regulatory and non-regulatory aspects of developing, implementing, and making adjustments to a systematic maintenance program that allows for safe, compliant, and efficient operation of a fleet’s vehicles. We’ll also discuss how a well-managed vehicle maintenance program can reduce costs and keep your fleet running safely, smoothly, and within the confines of the regulations.

 

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October 17, 2019 - Are Electronic Safety Systems Right for Your Fleet?

With traffic volumes increasing and other drivers becoming more distracted, it’s becoming more difficult for your drivers to avoid all accidents. This is where currently-available electronic safety systems can help.

 

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July 17, 2019 - AOBRD to ELD Transition: Auditing ELogs and Understanding the Data

In this webcast we’ll discuss how a carrier should be auditing electronic logs and taking action on the “other data” that an ELog system is generating. We’ll also discuss what a carrier can do when it comes to daily operations, internal auditing, and making sure drivers are not creating false logs or operating unsafely.

 

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July 18, 2019 - Hours-of-Service Update: From Regulatory Changes to Fatigue Management

In this webcast, we’ll discuss the hours-of-service regulations as they stand today and official action that might be underway to change them. In addition, we’ll explore how to correctly deal with unassigned driving time and develop a company policy on use of the FMCSA "personal conveyance" guidance that promotes efficiency, supports safety and protects your company from litigation. We’ll also look at other methods used to counter fatigue and where information can be found to help you develop a cohesive fatigue management program.

 

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May 8, 2019 - Understanding FMCSA's New IRT Model for Identifying At-Risk Carriers

FMCSA is developing a statistical model for estimating a carrier’s overall safety using Item Response Theory (IRT). It’s similar to the current Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) methodology, which uses data regarding violations collected from various types of truck and carrier inspections. In an inspection, the IRT model assesses numerous violations and each one is associated with a single BASIC.

 

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May 9, 2019 - Setting the Record Straight: How to Use the DataQs System to Remove a Non-Fault Crash from Your Record

DataQs allow you to request and track a review of Federal and State data issued by FMCSA that you believe is incomplete or incorrect. The system automatically forwards your Request for Data Review (RDR) to the appropriate office for resolution and collects updates and responses for current Requests.

 

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March 14, 2019 - Top Tips for Training & Coaching Drivers

As the availability of good drivers diminishes, companies are developing drivers from inside their organization, looking at graduates of truck driving schools with no experience, and considering other sources of less experienced drivers. In this webcast we’ll look at what companies can do to establish a training and coaching program that develops the skills and knowledge to make a driver successful, improve safety performance, reduce liability, and protect your company’s reputation and bottom line—no matter what level of experience you require as a hiring standard.

 

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March 13, 2019 - Best Practices for Hiring and Screening Successful Drivers

Hiring a driver is potentially the riskiest decision a carrier can make. The key to offsetting the risk is to have a process that verifies the driver isn’t one who will ruin the company. With the driver shortage leading to the temptation to lower hiring standards, it’s more important than ever that carriers review their hiring process. In this webcast we’ll look at the requirements involved in screening and qualifying a new driver, methods to do it quickly and effectively, and strategies that can be used to keep you from hiring your next problem.

 

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2018 Webcasts

October 18, 2018 - How to Survive a DOT Audit

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). 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.

 

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October 17, 2018 - Hours of Service – Fatigue Management

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.

 

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July 19, 2018 - Entry Level Driver Training and Onboarding

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.

 

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July 18, 2018 - Entry Level Driver Training and Onboarding

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.

 

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May 24, 2018 - Hiring Standards: Driver Screening Protocols

With the driver shortage leading to more expansive recruiting efforts and the temptation to lower hiring standards (potentially leading to hiring more problems), it is more important than ever that carriers review their hiring process. In this webcast, we look at the requirements involved in screening and qualifying a new driver, methods to do it quickly and effectively, and strategies that can be used to keep you from “hiring your next problem.

 

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May 23, 2018 - Hiring Standards: Background Checks

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 covers the required background checks, as well as optional background checks, a carrier should consider using to make sure they are hiring safe drivers.

 

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March 22, 2018 - Medical Qualificaitons & Sleep Apnea

Any discussion of sleep apnea needs to begin with what the rules say, and don’t say. That discussion must be followed by what the medical examiners have been told and are currently doing. However, that is just the beginning of the discussion when it comes to sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a “hidden cause of fatigue” that carriers should consider addressing themselves, rather than waiting for an examiner to tell you that one of your drivers is at risk. In this webcast, you'll learn the regulations that cover sleep apnea, the advice and recommendations that medical examiners have available to them when deciding who is a candidate for sleep apnea, and why carriers should be concerned about not just what the examiners are doing, but about sleep apnea in general.

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March 21, 2018 - Driver Qualifications

What is meant by the term “driver qualifications”? There is a large body of regulations devoted to what is involved with qualifying a driver, specifically sections in Parts 382, 383, and 391. However, there is much more to “qualifying” a driver than following the regulations. In this webcast, we will discuss the policies and procedures a carrier should have to make sure that it is not hiring an unqualified driver or its next problem.

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2017 Webcasts

October 18, 2017 - Hours of Service

The federal HOS regulations have been around since the 1930s and are designed to keep fatigued truck drivers off the nation’s roadways. They are among the most-often violated of the FMCSA regulations—comprising about one-third of all roadside violations— and within the past decade have become disruptive, confusing, and the most-frequently revised of all federal driver safety regulations. This webcast will examine the federal HOS rules as they stand today including the most recent revisions, review the most significant changes that have been implemented, and discuss ways to deal with HOS compliance challenges.

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October 19, 2017 - Electronic Logging Devices

The federal mandate of electronic logging devices that becomes effective at the end of this year will spur a dramatic increase in technology adoption next year, but implementation could be challenging as many carriers continue to wait as long as possible before installing the devices. What are the requirements of the new rules? What technologies comply? How do drivers comply during a roadside inspection? What benefits come with use of electronic logs? This webcast looks into strategies fleets have employed to comply with new federal regulations.

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July 12, 2017 - CSA and the Safety Management System

The Safety Management Cycle is a model that systematically assesses your company's safety management practices and makes improvements where necessary. According to the FMCSA, safety can be achieved within your organization by putting this model in place. In fact, the agency recently trained 1000+ Federal and State Partner employees on this improved investigative process. The SMC moves beyond identifying what the safety violation is to why the safety performance issue is occurring so motor carriers can develop or refine policies, practices and operations to improve their safety performance.

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July 13, 2017 - Roadside Inspections

Vehicle inspections make good sense, but are also required under law. A regimen of a complete pre-trip at the beginning of the day, walk-around inspection every time the vehicle is parked, and a post-trip at the end of the day is the best practice. Drivers also need to know what to check on the vehicle and how to spot defects, who to call when there is a problem, and how and when to submit documentation. This, coupled with a competent maintenance department or service, helps keep vehicles on the road in good shape while maintaining low CSA BASIC scores.

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May 10, 2017 - Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s final rule for a DOT drug and alcohol clearinghouse requires FMCSA-regulated trucking companies, Medical Review Officers, Substance Abuse Professionals, and private, third-party USDOT drug and alcohol testing to record information about a driver who fails a drug and/or alcohol test; refuses to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test; and successfully completes a substance abuse program and is legally qualified to return to duty. This webcast will discuss how fleets can build strategies to comply with the new regulations.

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May 11, 2017 - Sleep Apnea and Fatigue Management

Insufficient sleep can decrease a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver’s level of alertness, which may increase the risk of a crash, yet little is known about effective ways to minimize that risk. Current research on the connection among hours of service, fatigue, and accident frequency for CMV operators is complicated by the difficulty of measuring driver fatigue objectively, the invasive nature of capturing measures of the amount and quality of drivers’ sleep, and many factors contributing to crashes that are unrelated to lack of sleep. In fact, an estimated 4,000 fatalities due to truck and bus crashes occur each year, 10 percent to 20 percent of which are estimated to involve fatigued drivers. This webcast will cover the current regulations governing driver fatigue as well as how fleets are ensuring a driver force which is well rested and ready to drive safely.

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March 16, 2017 - Entry Level Driver Training

As of February 2020, all entry-level drivers will be required to meet specific training requirements in order to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL), according to a long-awaited rule released late last year by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The final rule establishes minimum training standards for interstate and intrastate drivers applying for their initial CDL, upgrading their current CDL, or obtaining a hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus endorsement for the first time. Individuals subject to the entry-level driver training requirements must successfully complete a prescribed program of instruction provided by an entity listed on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). This webcast will look into how fleets – ahead of mandated federal regulations – can build training programs that are compliant in both theory (knowledge) and behind-the-wheel (range and public road) instruction.

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March 15, 2017 - Ensuring Driver Quality Through Effective Screening Protocol

Hiring qualified drivers with a long history of accident- and violation-free driving should be the goal for any transportation company. Technology is now available to assist in this process through a program developed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Motor carriers are able to screen driver applicants by registering in the Pre-employment Screening Program (PSP) where crash and inspection information is provided on potential new hires. This webcast will share information about what data is available, how it can be accessed, and how it can help improve your driving hiring effectiveness.

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2016 Webcasts

October 13, 2016 - Developing Effective Driver Onboarding Practices

Once a candidate clears the application process and begins the transition to the workplace, the first step is orientation — a process designed to teach expectations, rules and procedures to new employees in a positive and consistent manner. In this webcast we will discuss how to build an effective orientation program, including the necessary policies, protocols and procedures.

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October 12, 2016 - Ensuring Driver Quality Through Effective Screening Protocols

With the driver shortage leading to more expansive recruiting efforts and the temptation to lower hiring standards (potentially leading to hiring more problems), it is more important than ever that carriers review their hiring process. In this webcast we will look at the requirements involved in screening and qualifying a new driver, methods to do it quickly and effectively, and strategies that can be used to keep you from “hiring your next problem.”

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July 21, 2016 - The Aging Driver Workforce and Worker's Compensation

With the average age of the driver population now exceeding 50 in many fleets, safety officials are witnessing an acceleration of healthcare and worker's compensation costs. How do leading fleets protect their investment in the driver? This webcast will examine the effectiveness of driver training, education and the incorporation of effective health and wellness programs.

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July 20, 2016 - Drug and Alcohol Testing (Hair Follicle Testing)

Among the most frequently cited violations found during DOT compliance reviews are violations of the drug and alcohol testing regulations. Pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing are always near the top of the list. This webcast will examine what the regulations require and how fleets are coping with the rules and even going the extra mile – by incorporating hair follicle testing into their compliance protocols.

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May 19, 2016 - Mitigating Accident Liability

FMCSA, late last year, published rules prohibiting motor carriers, shippers, receivers, or transportation intermediaries from coercing drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles in violation of certain safety regulations such as drivers’ hours-of-service; the commercial driver’s license; and the drug and alcohol testing. In this webcast, we will discuss the impact of this new rule, specifically looking at the definition of “coercion,” how it ties into the topic of “harassing” drivers, who is covered by the rule, and the process for dealing with coercion complaints.

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May 18, 2016 - The New Coercion Rule and Whistleblower Protection

FMCSA, late last year, published rules prohibiting motor carriers, shippers, receivers, or transportation intermediaries from coercing drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles in violation of certain safety regulations such as drivers’ hours-of-service; the commercial driver’s license; and the drug and alcohol testing. In this webcast, we will discuss the impact of this new rule, specifically looking at the definition of “coercion,” how it ties into the topic of “harassing” drivers, who is covered by the rule, and the process for dealing with coercion complaints.

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March 24, 2016 - Hours of Service

The federal hours-of-service changes that went into effect in 2013 reduced the number of hours per week that drivers have available for driving. Although, FMCSA was ordered to stop enforcing the restart restriction, the requirement remains in the rules and could return. In this webcast we will review how fleets are coping with this regulatory uncertainty by examining the limits, logging requirements, and the most commonly used (and misused!) exceptions. We will also show how the use of electronic logging devices can alleviate some of the most common challenges carriers face in the area of hours-of-service.

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March 23, 2016 - Electronic Logging Devices

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration late last year released new regulations mandating electronic logging devices (ELDs) within two years for almost all commercial motor vehicle drivers. In this webcast, we will take an in-depth look at the new mandate and whether your fleet is prepared to meet the new compliance requirements. Specifically, we will be drilling down into the mandate itself (who will be required to use ELDs), the technical specifications for the next-generation devices, and the required administrative steps that will be necessary to comply with the rule.

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2015 Webcasts

October 15, 2015 - Successful DataQ Strategies

DataQs is the system the FMCSA provides to carriers and drivers to challenge data that is in the FMCSA’s data systems that is incorrect. Failing to use the system can be impacting your scores in CSA, as well as giving officers on the road and investigators at the FMCSA the wrong impression of your company. In this webcast we will discuss how to spot something that should be in your data or that is incorrect, how the DataQs process works, the tactics that should be used to be successful when filing a DataQs challenge, and provide a detailed explanation of the “adjudicated citation policy.

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October 14, 2015 - CSA Update

CSA, while it has been around for a while now, is still an important issue to carriers. Its primary purpose is to locate under-performing carriers for “intervention” (a warning or an investigation). The vast majority of carriers investigated each year are selected based on their CSA scores alone. In this webcast we will be highlighting the past, recent, and upcoming changes to the CSA program, as well as the increased use of the focused off-site investigations and the cooperative safety plan intervention options, the status of the crash preventability study, and the Safety Fitness Determination proposal. We will also look at strategies carriers can use to hopefully prevent being selected for an intervention.

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May 20, 2015 - The DVIR Rules and Maintenance Policies and Practices

With the changes to the DVIR regulation, have you changed your policies or updated them? Are you allowing your drivers to only submit a DVIR when there is a defect? Or are you still requiring the driver to submit an inspection report every workday? In this webcast we will look at the best practices related to driver inspections and driver inspection documentation, and provide you with ideas on how you should be answering the above questions and why you arrived at the answers you have!

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May 21, 2015 - Hours of Service and ELDs

In this webcast we will review the limits, logging requirements, and the most commonly used (and misused!) exceptions. We will then show how the use of an ELD system can alleviate some of the most common challenges carriers face in the area of hours-of-service. Finally, we will discuss the upcoming final rule mandating the use of ELDs and what it means to carriers that already have an electronic logging system in place, as well as what it will mean to carriers that do not.

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July 15, 2015 - Electronics in the cab, what’s good and what’s bad: Active Safety Technologies

Are you confused by all of the separate and seemingly overlapping safety systems that manufacturers and aftermarket companies are offering? Have you thought about installing one (or more) to try to improve the safety of your fleet? In this webcast we will discuss the “alphabet soup” of available onboard safety systems. We will be looking at the pros and cons of the use of systems such as CWS, LDWS, ELDs, TPMS, and ACC. In the course of the discussion, we will also be looking at other systems that can create driver distraction, if not installed or operated properly.

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March 18, 2015 - Driver Recruiting in an Era of Driver Shortages: How to Effectively Qualify and Screen Drivers

With the driver shortage leading to more expansive recruiting efforts and the urge to lower hiring standards (potentially leading to hiring more problems), it is more important than ever that carriers review their hiring process. In this webcast we will look at the requirements involved in screening and qualifying a new driver, methods to do it quickly and effectively, and strategies that can be used to keep you from “hiring your next problem.”

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March 19, 2015 - Physical Qualifications of Drivers

In this webcast we will be looking at the seemingly ever-changing driver qualifications requirements. We will discuss the progress of the CDL/federal medical merger; the new DQ file requirements and practices that the CDL/federal medical merger and NRCME have brought about; and the changes carriers should have in place to deal with these issues. We will also be looking at present status of, and potential upcoming changes to, the driver qualifications standards, including sleep apnea and insulin dependent diabetes.

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2014 Webcasts

March 5, 2014 - Hours of Service/Electronic Data Devices

The federal hours-of-service regulations went into effect last year have lowered the number of hours per week that drivers have available for driving by requiring a 30-minute break and placing restrictions on the use of the 34-hour restart. Now the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is expected to come out with new rules mandating the adoption of ELDs by all carriers in interstate commerce (except short-haul drivers); phase-in within 2 years after effective date of final rule.

This webcast will examine the new regulations, the potential for regulatory relief, and how fleets are coping with these new regulations and preparing for the ELD mandate

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May 14, 2014 - Managing Your CSA Scores

FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative is changing motor carrier safety environment. Keeping your CSA scores under control in each of the seven Behavioral Analysis Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) is essential to prevent FMCSA intervention. Despite modifications to CSA to make it easier to understand, the process for benchmarking and improving carrier scores still requires knowledge and a basic understanding of the system.

This webcast will examine:

  • The new regulatory environment
  • How FMCSA is looking at improving the regulation
  • How fleets are using CSA to monitor and improve their safety performance

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July 23, 2014 - How to Survive a DOT Intervention

As a result of the new CSA program, more and more motor carriers are facing the reality of a DOT intervention. Reduce your risk and your anxiety! Get the latest on DOT's increased enforcement activities and how to prepare for a DOT intervention.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:

  • Questions asked by DOT auditors
  • A list of paperwork they'll review
  • What they'll look for in your files
  • The key factors assessed in a compliance review
  • Interpreting your SafeStat score

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October 22, 2014 - Regulatory Update

In its effort to improve highway and truck safety, the federal government has stepped up its regulatory activity. The pace and scope of these changes has never been greater. This webinar will help to identify critical policy, legislative, and regulatory issues impacting your business as well as a discussion of the forces that will help shape these future initiatives. Join us as we provide planning tools and strategies you can implement immediately to enhance your compliance efforts.

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2013 Webcasts

March 6, 2013 - Distracted Driving

Distracted driving has become a major safety and regulatory issue. Many studies are now indicating that in-cab distractions account for an ever-increasing number of crashes. Attend this webcast to learn strategies for keeping your drivers more focused on the road!

Participants will learn about:

  • Existing (and any pending) regulations on the use of electronic in-cab devices that lead to distraction (televisions, hand-held cell phones, texting),
  • How to develop and implement policies and procedures to reduce the incidences of distracted driving, and
  • How to educate drivers on the risks associated with distracted driving.

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May 8, 2013 - Effective Driver Vehicle Inspections

Poor results on roadside inspections are your invitation to a DOT intervention. But it's not just about what the DOT finds. From a risk management perspective, making sure your inspection, repair and maintenance processes and records are in order is your best defense to prevent accidents and mitigate exposure when they do happen. Check out this webcast to find out how to move from "pencil whipped" DVIRs, to capturing real, actionable data.

This webcast will help you:

  • Understand the link between safety and maintenance through a better understanding of the federal vehicle inspection standard;
  • Learn how to establish effective policies, procedures and drive and maintenance training; and
  • See what one fleet has done to "raise the bar."

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July 10, 2013 - DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing

Among the most frequently cited violations found during DOT compliance reviews are violations of the drug and alcohol testing regulations. A study by the Insurance Institute for Traffic Safety of interstate tractor-trailer drivers found that 15% of all drivers had marijuana, 12% had non-prescription stimulants, 5% had prescription stimulants, 2% had cocaine, and fewer than 1% had alcohol in their systems. Find out what you can do to get in compliance and help ensure our roadways are safe. With thousands of dollars in fines, public safety, and CSA scores at risk, motor carriers need to understand their role in preventing the use of drugs and abuse of alcohol by commercial drivers.

Participants will learn:

  • The top 10 FMCSA D&A violations;
  • How to establish a compliant drug and alcohol testing program, with special emphasis on the rules for pre-employment, random, and post-accident testing, as well as the latest happenings in this complex area of regulation; and
  • How to raise the bar through more stringent testing protocols, hair follicle testing and more!

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October 2, 2013 - Physical Qualification of Drivers: DOT Physicals, CDLs and Med Cards, Functional Capacity Testing

Statistics from the National Institute of Health paint a grim story: 54 percent of male truck drivers smoke cigarettes, 92 percent don't exercise regularly, 50 percent are overweight and 66 percent are unaware they have high blood pressure. Driver wellness programs are a great way to improve the health of your team, but there are steps you can take to ensure that new hires are appropriately medically qualified before they join your team.

Participants will learn about:

  • Existing (and any pending) regulations related to DOT Physicals and the CDL/Med Card merger,
  • How to raise the bar through more rigorous screening and by conducting functional capacity testing, and
  • How to bring it all together into a comprehensive driver health and wellness program.

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