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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.
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
Jun 23
Jul 10
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12:00AM
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: How to Mistake-proof Your Program
Webcasts - Available On-demand
Managing a DOT drug and alcohol program means dealing with many details. If a mistake is made or something is misunderstood, the result could be a violation that goes undetected — until you’re audited by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Your obligation to report information to and query data from the CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse could reveal your testing program’s shortfalls. It could even put an unnecessary end to a driver’s career.
In this webcast, you’ll learn tips for avoiding common program management mistakes that could be revealed through the Clearinghouse … and result in fines, penalties, and other consequences. You’ll also learn why such errors could impact your drivers’ careers and harm the overall effectiveness of the Clearinghouse itself.
Jun 24
Jul 10
12:00AM
12:00AM
Minutes Matter: Getting the Most Out of Your Fleet with GPS Tracking
Webcasts - Available On-demand
You know well the challenges of running an operation. And the current state of the economy is likely adding to the pressure you feel to get more out of your fleet. You need timely facts and accurate data to feed your decision-making process. Even with the best drivers and vehicles, there’s always room to improve productivity.
Join J. J. Keller subject matter expert Rick Malchow as he shares from his experience about the areas of your operation that can reap the benefits of GPS tracking, including:
Customer service and communications,
Safety and risk,
Route planning,
Delay and detention investigation,
Vehicle protection and recovery,
And more.
He'll also talk about how a GPS vehicle tracking solution can help you calculate and file your IFTA and IRP reports. A Q&A session is included. Sign up today!
Jun 24
Jul 10
12:00AM
12:00AM
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Revisited
Webcasts - Available On-demand
The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has been around for a few months now, and perhaps the dust has begun to settle. The provisions are still effective, and employees are still entitled to the law’s emergency paid sick leave and the expanded family and medical leave. Since the virus remains active, some employees continue to be unable to work due to parenting demands, self-quarantine advisements, or caring for others, so employers need to remain vigilant in compliance. The FFCRA also has implications on regular FMLA leave, as well.
This presentation will cover what employers need to know about the FFCRA, including:
Which employers are covered?
When are the provisions effective?
Which employees are eligible for leave?
How much leave do employees get?
How much are employees paid while on leave?
How does it interact with other laws?
We'll also leave time to take your questions!
Jun 25
Jul 10
12:00AM
12:00AM
Avoiding a DOT Audit: Ways to stay off the enforcement radar
Webcasts - Available On-Demand
Preparing for a DOT audit seems like a great plan, but it's like calling an attorney after you need one. It's better to stay off the radar in the first place by avoiding situations that are likely to trigger an audit.
Join us for an informative webcast with our subject-matter experts to learn:
The difference between an audit and a compliance review
The 6 Factors of a review
If a violation is “acute” or “critical”
How to use the Safety Management Cycle to stay compliant
This complimentary event will include a live q&a session.
Jun 25
Jul 10
12:00AM
12:00AM
OSHA-Required Paperwork
Webcasts - Available On-demand
Whether it’s your written plans, training records, injury and illness logs, inspection records, or any other type of documentation, these records help an OSHA inspector quickly gauge how well you’re protecting your workers from safety and health hazards.
As an employer, you can generate any number of safety records, but it can be daunting trying to manage them, let alone figure out which ones are actually required and how long to keep them.
This webcast will provide an overview of many of the more common documents employers must create and retain under 29 CFR 1903, 1904, and 1910. You'll walk away from this webcast understanding:
Where and how records need to be kept,
Who should have access to your records,
How long you need to retain your records,
How to destroy your records after you no longer need them, and
Much more!
This complimentary event will also include a live q&a session.
Jul 07
Jul 24
12:00AM
12:00AM
Top IFTA/IRP FAQs: Expert Answers to Your Everyday Questions
Webcasts
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 critical examples of how improper recordkeeping can lead to layers of headaches for your company.
IFTA and IRP questions are among the most confusing topics with customers. In this webcast we'll share some of the most common questions we receive about IFTA and IRP, while helping you learn more about how these programs apply to your company.
Jul 08
10:00AM
11:00AM
Top 10 DQ FAQs: Clear Answers to the Most Commonly Asked Questions
Webcasts
Misunderstanding the driver qualification (DQ) file requirements puts your company at risk of having an unqualified individual behind the wheel of a commercial motor vehicle. The worst-case scenario is a high-profile crash involving this unqualified driver, but other negative impacts can be felt, including:
A high Driver Fitness CSA score,
A conditional or unsatisfactory safety rating,
Increased insurance rates, and
A tarnished reputation
To gain a better understanding of DQ file requirements, join us for answers to the most frequently asked questions on the topic.
Jul 09
10:00AM
10:45AM
OSHA Recording and Reporting During the COVID-19 Crisis
Webcasts
OSHA provides an exception to work-relatedness for the “common cold or flu,” but what about workplace exposures to the novel coronavirus? If your employee contracts COVID-19 in the workplace, do you have to record it? Not all workplace exposures end up as recordable cases. How do you tell the difference? In this webcast, you’ll learn about when you need to include cases of COVID-19 on your Log and when you need to report fatalities and in-patient hospitalizations to OSHA.
This complimentary event will also include a live Q&A session.
Jul 14
10:00AM
11:00AM
Do You Operate Interstate or Intrastate? The answer may surprise you
Webcasts
It seems like a fairly straightforward issue. Interstate transportation involves a vehicle crossing borders and operating in two or more jurisdictions; if a truck never leaves a state, it must be performing intrastate motor carriage. Surprisingly, this is not always true. The FMCSA provides a definition of interstate transportation and it encompasses more than just if a truck or driver ever leave a state - the intent at the time of shipment is key.
During this webcast, you'll learn:
The FMCSA’s definition of interstate transportation;
The factors that can either blur or clarify the lines between intrastate and interstate travel;
What compliance rules apply; and
The impact on fleet legalization.
We'll also leave time for a Q&A session with our DOT experts!
Jul 15
10:00AM
11:00AM
Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment: Understanding the law and avoiding liability
Webcasts
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. These efforts are imperative to not only limit the negative (and potentially lasting) effects on both employer and employees, but to limit overall company liability as well.
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.
Jul 16
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event-Making a Difference in OSHA Safety – From Compliance to Best Practices
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
From Live Seminar to Virtual Event! In the current COVID-19 environment, J. J. Keller is adapting our live seminars into a virtual setting so we can continue to bring you the latest information you need to keep your employees safe! Attend this new complimentary OSHA Virtual Event where we’ll dive into the latest OSHA news, including new policies, letters of interpretation, and, of course, proposed and final rules. Additional topics being covered during this event include OSHA Inspection updates, COVID-19 updates in the Workplace including Return to Work Guidance, as well as Injury and Illness Recordkeeping in the Workplace. In this virtual event, you'll gain valuable insights, interact with live on-screen presenters and ask questions throughout the event!
Jul 21
1:00PM
2:00PM
5 Steps to Driving Compliance in your Small Fleet
Webcasts
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.
Jul 22
10:00AM
11:00AM
Q&A on D&A: Conversations with the DOT experts
Webcasts
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 Daren Hansen, 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!
Jul 22
1:00PM
2:00PM
OSHA's Top Violations: What you need to be looking for!
Webcasts
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!
Jul 23
10:00AM
11:00AM
How to Build a Better Driver Training Program
Webcasts
Accidents, violations, penalties, litigation, poor CSA scores, audits, investigations, increasing insurance premiums— all serious issues motor carrier professionals dread. We all know there isn’t a magic wand that will make these problems disappear, but 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 can help.
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,
An introduction to corrective action training and how you can apply this type of instruction to your operation, and
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.
Jul 23
1:00PM
2:00PM
Are You Making These Driver Recordkeeping Mistakes?
Webcasts
DOT recordkeeping requirements are complex, and everyone seems to have an opinion on what they mean. Some information that’s circulating is actually incorrect, leaving anyone who follows the advice vulnerable to fines and litigation.
This webcast will review and test your knowledge of the most common myths and mistakes about DOT recordkeeping requirements through interactive chats.
Join us for the conversation!
Jul 28
10:00AM
11:00AM
Medical Qualifications: The making and breaking of CMV driver careers
Webcasts
The DOT physical exam may strike a chord of fear in some commercial drivers. Failing to obtain a med card could end an individual’s career as a commercial driver.
With livelihoods at stake, both drivers and supervisors should be familiar with the medical standards established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This presentation will lead participants through the FMCSA medical exam requirements and recordkeeping obligations, discuss common misunderstandings and errors, and offer up industry best practices.
This one-hour webcast will include a Q&A session.
Jul 29
10:00AM
11:00AM
The Transportation Industry’s Top Challenges: How you can address and overcome
Webcasts
Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) surveys stakeholders to determine the top industry issues. The last survey listed the following areas amongst the top 10:
Driver
Hours-of-service and ELDs
Driver pay, detention, and retention
Compliance Safety, Accountability (CSA), and
The economy
As you look to the future, and your own unique operational challenges, this webcast will help you plan in order turn challenges into opportunities.
Jul 30
10:00AM
11:30AM
Virtual Event - Essential Driver Compliance for the Fleet Manager - A Dive into the FMCSA Regs
Webcasts - Virtual Event!
From Live Seminar to Virtual Event! In the current COVID-19 environment, J. J. Keller is adapting our live seminars into a virtual setting so we can continue to bring you the latest information you need to keep your fleet safe!
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 new complimentary “virtual” event to discover regulatory updates, best practices for improving the ways you address these areas. You'll also gain valuable industry insights, interact with live on-screen presenters and ask questions throughout the event!
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Oct 04
Oct 07
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Oct 05
Oct 07
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NSC (National Safety Council)
Trade Show - Indianapolis, IN
Visit J. J. Keller at Booth #3567
Oct 14
Oct 16
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Oct 19
Oct 20
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Oct 25
Oct 27
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Oct 25
Oct 27
12:00AM
12:00AM
2020 IFDA Distribution Solutions Conference
Trade Show - Tampa, FL
Visit J. J. Keller at Booth #519
Nov 04
Nov 06
12:00AM
12:00AM
National Trailer Dealers Association 30th Annual Convention
Trade Show - Indian Wells, CA
Nov 19
Nov 21
12:00AM
12:00AM
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