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J. J. Keller® Consulting Services
Rely on our Consulting Services team to help protect your company, reduce your risk, and improve your safety & compliance.
Partner with J. J. Keller® Consulting Services to help you navigate the complexities around the many regulatory responsibilities you hold as an employer related to DOT, OSHA, EPA, DOL and hundreds of state agencies.
Find out what precautions our consultants are taking to help you provide safe workplaces for your employees. Learn more now!
Practice Areas
DOT Consulting
Reduce your CSA scores, prevent accidents, provide audit protection and minimize fines and litigation.
Workplace Safety Consulting
Reduce accidents, lower workers' comp costs, ensure compliance and control insurance premiums.
Environmental Consulting
Keep your employees safe and your company in compliance with guidance and reporting.
Human Resources Consulting
Protect your company, reduce risk and avoid costly fines and litigation by letting us simplify complex regulations for you.
Hazardous Materials Consulting
Improve compliance gaps, adopt industry best practices and protect your company during legal action.
We'll keep your employees safe, protect your brand, and make regulations manageable. Learn more today by filling out this form or by calling 833-708-4633!
Services We Offer
Audits
Regulatory mock audits for DOT, OSHA and DOL compliance can help you prepare your operation for an actual government audit, and protect you in the event of litigation. We frequently help organizations respond to audit assessments and abate assessed fines.Assessments
We conduct a thorough assessment of your company's policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities and offer recommendations for meaningful action and best practices.Program Management
Ongoing compliance program management provides the most significant value to clients, combing the best of J. J. Keller and tailored to our client's unique needs.Policies & Procedures
Solidify your compliance program with well-defined policies and procedures. Your Consultant will provide guidance and help in writing, maintaining and enforcing compliant policies and procedures.Training
Driver and employee training delivered by experienced professionals. Your Consultant can create custom curriculum utilizing the vast J. J. Keller resources to meet your specific training requirements.Government Reporting
With our specialized knowledge of government requirements, we can help with required reporting including OSHA 300 log, CSA reporting, DataQ challenges, I9, Tier II and more.Find out how J. J. Keller can help you meet your compliance goals.
Our Philosophy
We put our 65 years of industry experience and 17,000+ products & services at your disposal to help you:
J. J. Keller's Systemic Approach to Safety & Compliance Management:
Our programs are based on a proven management methodology that creates effective controls for your organization, helping you achieve best-in-class safety and compliance results.
Call us toll free at 833-708-4633 for a no-obligation discussion. Or, if you prefer, fill out this form and we'll be in touch with you soon!
Why Choose J. J. Keller?
Ongoing client programs – designed specifically for your situation – enable us to provide significant value for improving compliance and helping to implement best practices. You can rely on our expertise in regulations enforced by DOT, OSHA, EPA, DOL and hundreds of state agencies.
Regulatory Expertise
J. J. Keller's knowledgeable safety consultants, combined with our vast product selection, are why clients exclusively rely on us to help them with all things safety or regulatory related. By working with us, you tap into an entire network of J. J. Keller specialists who will provide accurate information you can depend on.- More than 70 in-house regulatory subject-matter experts monitor regulations, provide interpretations, write and publish articles, and answer hundreds of compliance questions every day.
- Recognized leader in regulatory compliance help.
- Specialized Knowledge in:
- USDOT (FMCSA/State DOT)
- Hazardous Materials (PHMSA/TDG)
- Transport Canada (MVS)
- OSHA (Federal & State)
- EPA (Federal, State & Local)
- USDOL (FLSA, FMLA, SCA, DBA)
Dedicated Associates
Clients work side-by-side with our regulatory compliance experts, who deliver services and solutions that minimize the clients specific risk areas.- 400+ years of combined safety & regulatory experience
- Located nationwide
- Deep regulatory knowledge and real-world industry experience
Long-Term Safety Compliance
Our programs with clients span the course of many months—and sometimes years—which enables us to provide significant value over typical short-term, transactional services. Our consultants truly become an integral part your safety program.
- 150+ long-term clients who rely on us to help them develop and improve their safety and compliance results
- 97.7% of clients say J. J. Keller Consulting Services positively impacts their organization
- 47% Compliance Safety Accountability score improvement
- Reduction of injuries and worker's compensation costs
- Recognized as a Fastest Growing Consulting Firm by ALM's Consulting Magazine — inaugural winner and consecutive year winner.
Find out how J. J. Keller can help you meet your compliance goals.
Testimonials
The main reason why we chose J. J. Keller was their 60+ years in the industry and the experience. We have significant amount of proof that you guys are the subject-matters experts with the DOT. Some of the mock DOT audits, resources and training capabilities were available to all of our communities very quickly. J. J. Keller is really a one-stop shop for everything.
The consultants arrived in a timely manner, conducted the audits in a professional way, worked well with our staff and were able to condense the information they gathered into reports that were well put together and easy to understand. We are not experts in this area and relied heavily on our consultants.
One thing I would recommend for new clients is to focus on the DOT mock audits, so you know what to focus on to pass a DOT audit. These are really helpful to identify where your gaps are and what you need to focus on improving, so you can be prepared to pass a DOT inspection.
The first thing our consultant did was an audit of our systems and plant to identify any gaps. Our consultant put together a binder so there is a monthly approach to training, events and safety committee meetings. It basically breaks the regulatory requirements down over twelve months and gives you a plan to get it done.
You're helping us put together a management system frame-work; as well as fill in the gaps on any policies or procedures we may be missing internally. The outcome has been a number of solid wins for us. Not only have we continued to decrease injuries, we've cut our worker compensation expense by about 40%, we've improved our OSHA rates and we've improved our EMR dramatically. You guys have been a pretty strong partner in reaching those goals.
We'll keep your employees safe, protect your brand, and make regulations manageable. Learn more today by filling out this form or by calling
Events
May 14
Aug 13
12:00AM
12:00AM
Webisode: California Authority
Webcasts - Available On-Demand. No Registration Required
Join Rick Malchow, J. J. Keller Industry Business Advisor, for a 10-minute webisode on California Authority.
Jun 04
Sep 03
12:00AM
12:00AM
Webisode: FMCSA Document Retention
Webcasts - Available On-Demand. No Registration Required
Join Mark Schedler, J. J. Keller Transport Editor, for a 10-minute webisode on FMCSA Document Retention.
Jun 09
Jun 25
12:00AM
12:00AM
Post-COVID Posting Compliance
Webcasts - Available On-Demand
The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to the workplace and made an impact on labor law posters as well. We’ll talk about how to keep up with posting requirements for remote and on-site workers.
During this webcast we’ll highlight:
• Remote employee posting compliance
• Multi-state requirements
• Electronic posting access
• Posting updates and fine increases
• New requirements for 2021
This complimentary event will include a live Q&A session, so bring your posting questions!
Jun 09
Jun 25
12:00AM
12:00AM
Avoid a Nuclear Verdict: Proactive Approaches from Legal and Compliance
Webcasts - Available On-Demand
If one of your drivers is involved in an accident, a single verdict could ruin your company. These “nuclear” verdicts are becoming more common, but there are actions you can take — both in day-to-day operations and following a crash — to prevent them. This webcast will 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 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!
Jun 10
Jun 25
12:00AM
12:00AM
Vehicle Legalization FAQs: From MCS-150 to IFTA and Beyond
Webcasts - Available On-demand
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.
Jun 10
Jun 25
12:00AM
12:00AM
Virtual Event! OSHA Injury & Ilness Recordkeeping: Lessons Learned from a Year of COVID-19
Webcasts - On-Demand
Attend this complimentary event on OSHA Recordability & COVID-19! This highly interactive presentation will explore recent OSHA guidance and how the global pandemic has affected your workplace injury and illness recordkeeping responsibilities. We’ll also discuss OSHA’s severe injury and fatality reporting, including differences in state-plan state reporting and when to report cases of COVID-19. Attend this new virtual event to see what we’ve learned from a year of COVID-19 recordkeeping and reporting. We hope you can join us!
Jun 16
Jul 02
12:00AM
12:00AM
Recordkeeping & Audits: Dotting all the i's for the DOT
Webcasts - Available On-Demand
Are your records in order for an audit? Are you prepared?
Join us for a timely discussion about DOT recordkeeping and what you need to have in place if auditors come knocking. You’ll learn which records to keep, how they should be managed, and how long they should be retained to ensure compliance.
Jun 16
Jul 02
12:00AM
12:00AM
Construction Compliance Confusion! Top 5 Misunderstood Topics Explained
Webcasts - Available On-Demand
Many of the construction industry’s regulations can be confusing to understand — and to comply with. This webcast will clarify the five most misunderstood regulatory topics and explain what construction companies need to know to stay in compliance.
Topics covered include:
• Multi-employer worksites
• Falls
• Excavations
• Lifting devices
• Environmental considerations
You'll also have time to have your questions answered during our live Q&A session!
Jun 17
Jul 02
12:00AM
12:00AM
Virtual Event! Top 5 DOT Event Triggers: How to Avoid Becoming a Liability Target
Webcasts - Virtual Event! - Available On-demand
Attend this complimentary DOT Virtual Event to learn how to identify and mitigate the Top 5 DOT enforcement triggers so you can prevent your fleet from becoming a liability target!
-Roadside Inspections: Selection process & violation overview
-Crash Analysis: Post event testing requirements and legal impact
-Drug & Alcohol: Policy requirements, and how to respond to a positive test
-Data Management & Security: Protecting your fleet data including ELDs, safety performance history, driver qualification, and more
-DOT Audit Prevention: 6 factors of an audit & understanding your safety fitness rating
Jun 22
10:00AM
11:00AM
Driven to Distraction? Defensive Driving Training Techniques
Webcasts
More than a quarter of all work-related fatalities occur in driving and transportation occupations, making the need for defensive driving skills clear. But in order to avoid injury, or worse, drivers need to understand what defensive driving really means.
This webcast discusses the keys to training drivers to drive defensively, including:
• Understanding the risks posted by distracted driving
• Identifying distracted driving behaviors
• Recognizing and avoiding distracted drivers
• Learning how to drive defensively in dangerous situations
Defensive driving begins with the principle that drivers can avoid being the cause of an accident and can avoid being involved in an accident caused by another driver's actions. Training drivers about their role in keeping everyone safe is one of the most important things a carrier can do.
Jun 23
10:00AM
11:00AM
DIY LOG AUDITING FROM THE EXPERTS: How-To Guidance for Auditing ELDs, Paper Logs, & Time Records
Webcasts
Regardless of whether your driver is using time records, paper logs, or an ELD to document compliance, a consistent 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 and completely. Plus, they’ll dig into log-specific violations related to form and manner, falsification, and HOS limits. Live Q & A will follow.
Jun 24
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event! OSHA’s Most Common & Easily Overlooked Violations
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
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.
Jun 24
10:00AM
11:00AM
Before & After a DOT Investigation: How to Prepare and Recover Successfully
Webcasts
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, in 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.
Jun 24
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event! OSHA’s Most Common & Easily Overlooked Violations
Webcasts
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. During this virtual event, we’ll be addressing scenarios and real-world situations that you and your peers could face. Our goal is to help you achieve your goal of keeping everyone safe.
Jun 29
1:00PM
2:00PM
DOT Compliance Case Studies: Smart Solutions to Real Problems
Webcasts
Compliance with the FMCSA regulations is critical for reducing risk, which makes it an ongoing challenge for all fleets. Join us as two J. J. Keller experts share real-life examples of compliance struggles their clients have faced, how they overcame them, and how you can too.
These struggles include:
• Decentralized compliance policies & procedures
• Lack of a compliance program
• Inexperienced safety & compliance staff
• DOT recordkeeping errors
• Paper DQ filing system
• And more
We'll also be taking questions during our live Q&A session!
Jun 30
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event! DOT Risk Mitigation – How Fleet Managers Can Reduce Exposure & Improve Results
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
Attend this complimentary DOT Live Virtual Event to learn where the regulations meet your operational risk — and what you can do about it. This seminar will provide key insights and best practices on the regulations and risk areas related to driver compliance including effective methods for hiring, firing, and training, driver supervision & retention, Hours-of-Service and ELD compliance and Drug & Alcohol Testing & Clearinghouse guidance. Plus get a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A session and receive a complimentary DOT Audits whitepaper!
Jul 01
10:00AM
11:00AM
Top Hours-of-Service FAQs – Answers to Keep You Compliant
Webcasts
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 (HOS) questions to help fleets stay compliant.
This webcast will provide:
• Answers to the top HOS questions,
• Tips to minimize the risk of HOS violations, and
• Insights into the Canadian ELD Mandate.
Join us for this free, live webcast! A question and answer session will also be provided.
Jul 01
1:00PM
1:45PM
Back to Safety Basics: Key topics for all workplaces
Webcasts
COVID-19 has changed the way most businesses have been operating, in some cases redefining the types of risk that safety processionals must identify and control. However, it’s important for safety professionals to keep an eye on basic safety hazards and requirements — some that have been impacted by the pandemic.
This webcast will go back to basics by highlighting some common safety fundamentals and OSHA requirements that may need addressing.
We’ll look at:
• Hazard communication and cleaning chemicals,
• Ventilation,
• Training,
• Injury recordkeeping,
• Medical and exposure records, and
• Many more key issues!
This complimentary event will also include a live Q&A session. Bring your questions!
Jul 08
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event -DOT Industry Forum: Hot Regulatory Issues in Transportation
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
Attend this complimentary DOT Industry Forum to learn more about the hot regulatory issues that are currently being discussed in the transportation industry and what you need to do to stay in compliance! As we return to the “new” normal post COVID, we’ll also discuss what’s on your mind from on-boarding new drivers to improving operational efficiency. This “town hall” style event is delivered virtually by J. J. Keller® transportation experts where we’ll discuss the use and implications of improving productivity using the HOS changes, Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, Onboarding and training drivers, COVID-19 Recordkeeping. Plus get a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A session and receive a complimentary HOS whitepaper!
Jul 14
10:00AM
10:45AM
The ABCs of an FMCSA Safety Rating: Understanding & Improving It
Webcasts
After an audit is conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or one of its state partners, the investigator will look at a variety of factors and determine what your score, or rating, will be. While there is an air of mystery as to how this process works, it’s actually fairly straightforward. The investigator will use a disciplined approach that looks at the facts discovered during the audit, then base your rating on those factors.
In this webcast, we’ll discuss:
What the investigator will look at when calculating your rating
How the investigator arrives at the final rating
How to get the best possible rating
How to challenge the rating, if you don’t agree
We'll also have time to answer your questions during our live Q&A session!
Jul 15
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event! OSHA Accident & Incident Investigations - Root Cause & Prevention Methods
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
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.
Jul 29
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event! Identifying and Investigating Environmental Incidents
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
Attend this interactive live virtual event where we will cover a range of EPA topics that will help you prepare for, investigate, and report environmental incidents at your facilities. It will also provide best practices to develop a program that reduces compliance risk associated with releases that do occur! Don't miss this informative opportunity to interact with our live presenters virtually and get your questions answered!
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