Skip to main content
#
The DOT Doctor:
HOURS OF SERVICE & LOG AUDITING TECHNIQUES FOR SUPERVISORS OF PROPERTY-CARRYING VEHICLE FLEETS
Price:
$250.00
back add to cart buy now

Introduction

Experienced drivers should have a strong understanding of the hours of service regulations. In order for supervisors to understand the many stresses put on drivers on a daily basis, they too need to know and understand the hours of service regulations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Drivers cannot be dispatched properly if their Dispatcher / Load Planner does not have a full comprehension of the HOS. 

During a DOT Audit, carriers may be required to produce a Dispatch Log and proof of how they track their driver’s hours to ensure compliance.  This includes log auditing and documentation, comprehension of the HOS as it applies to your operation, proof of route checking, trip documentation and a written HOS Plan & Policy.

This training program is a review of the basic hours of service requirements found in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), as they apply to property-carrying vehicles.

This training will help the supervisor gain a reasonable understanding of the hours of service regulations in order to improve scheduling and productivity pertaining to drivers.

Applies to Managers, dispatchers and supervisors for motor carriers engaged in the transportation

industry.  In addition, any other employee who reviews a driver's record of duty status, assigns

loads or makes work schedules should have a working knowledge of the regulations to stay in

compliance with the FMCSRs.

Applicable Regulations

  • 49 CFR 390.5
  • 49 CFR 395.2
  • 49 CFR 395.3
  • 49 CFR 395.8
Details

Introduction

Experienced drivers should have a strong understanding of the hours of service regulations. In order for supervisors to understand the many stresses put on drivers on a daily basis, they too need to know and understand the hours of service regulations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Drivers cannot be dispatched properly if their Dispatcher / Load Planner does not have a full comprehension of the HOS. 

During a DOT Audit, carriers may be required to produce a Dispatch Log and proof of how they track their driver’s hours to ensure compliance.  This includes log auditing and documentation, comprehension of the HOS as it applies to your operation, proof of route checking, trip documentation and a written HOS Plan & Policy.

This training program is a review of the basic hours of service requirements found in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), as they apply to property-carrying vehicles.

This training will help the supervisor gain a reasonable understanding of the hours of service regulations in order to improve scheduling and productivity pertaining to drivers.

Objectives

  • Supervisors should understand who must follow the hours-of-service regulations.
  • Supervisors should understand the 11-hour driving rule.
  • Supervisors should understand the 14-hour on-duty rule.
  • Supervisors should understand the 30-minute break rule.
  • Supervisors should understand the 60-hour/7-day limit and 70-hour/8-day limit and 34-hour
  • restart option.
  • Supervisors should understand the sleeper-berth option.
  • Supervisors should understand the short-haul exceptions.
  • Supervisors should know how to document and prepare a Daily Dispatch Log.
  • Supervisors should know how to explain HOS to drivers and auditors as they apply to their operation.
  • Supervisors should know how to properly audit a log and what to document.
  • Supervisors should know when logs must be turned into the company.
  • Supervisors should know how to collect and examine supporting documents.
  • Supervisors should know how to identify a False Log or Falsified Log as well as the penalties for such a log.
  • Supervisors should know how to counsel a driver with HOS violations.
  • Supervisors should know required DOT Compliance methods as well as company policy and procedures including the company’s disciplinary policies.
  • Supervisors should know how to avoid driver cohesion and the penalty for enticing a driver to break the law.
  • Supervisors should know how to read a paper or an e-log.
  • Supervisors should know how to monitor an e-log system for constant compliance.
  • Supervisors should know how to properly plan a load within the Hours of Service and dispatch appropriately.

 

Applies to Managers, dispatchers and supervisors for motor carriers engaged in the transportation

industry.  In addition, any other employee who reviews a driver's record of duty status, assigns

loads or makes work schedules should have a working knowledge of the regulations to stay in

compliance with the FMCSRs.

The FMCSRs do not specifically require training in driver logs, but §390.3(e)(i) - (e)(2)

requires the motor carrier, drivers and other responsible employees have a clear understanding of the regulations. Employees and supervisors who oversee the activities of drivers should have an understanding of the hours-of-service regulations before performing such tasks. The only way to ensure this understanding is through carrier training and documentation.  Recurrent training may be necessary if violations are discovered, or a lack of understanding is evident.

Applicable Regulations

  • 49 CFR 390.5
  • 49 CFR 395.2
  • 49 CFR 395.3
  • 49 CFR 395.8
Additional Options
Extra Certficate with Holder (add $5.00)
Professional Instruction (onsite) (add $1500.00)
Professional Instruction (at GBC) (add $500.00)
Lifetime Replacement (add $50.00)
Quantity
add to cart buy now add to wishlist
Bookmark and Share
Email
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Add to favorites
Digg
Delicious
StumbleUpon
MySpace

Reg. Price:
$2,500.00
Sale Price:
$999.00
Save:
$1,501.00
product
buy now

CSA allows for a variety of DOT audits.  There are targeted audits when you percentages reach a threshold limit.  There are full audits due to your CSA scores or because your "number is up".   There are New Entry audits that occur within the first 18 months of obtaining a new DOT authority.   

Audits happen for all reasons.  Disgruntled drivers may report you to the DOT and trigger an audit.   Companies without "how's my driving" stickers often find themselves a target of a DOT audit as the public has no recourse but to call the DOT when they do not know how to reach the company.

Protect yourself and limit your company's liability.  Schedule a MOCK DOT AUDIT today.    We conduct both onsite and remote audits.   With onsite audits, we offer a mini or 1.5-2 day FMCSA MANAGEMENT and CSA BASICs training course for your managers.   This allows you to know where you stand and educate your staff on what, how and why compliance is necessary.  Class size unlimited!!!

Contact The DOT Doctor today BEFORE the auditor calls.    We also offer audit representation.

Reg. Price:
$2,500.00
Sale Price:
$999.00
Save:
$1,501.00
product
buy now

Adding on the customized training session? 

This FMCSA Management and CSA BASICs training is customized to your company.  An adequate Q&A time is provided with your auditor and trainer.  Ask your questions in the privacy of your company instead of in front of an audience.  Why pay $900/head and have to travel when a trainer can come to you?  As always, all findings and discussions are held in the strictest of confidence.

Price:
$1.00
product
buy now

Outsourcing is the best cost savings tool for companies today. 

You hire experts for less than the cost of an employee.  This not only saves on salary costs but also on benefits. 

Outsourcing allows you tax breaks for our fees are a business expense.  There are not monthly, quarterly or annual tax statements and no worker's compensation concerns.  One simple contract has you covered. 

With TDD as your DOT Compliance partner, you are gaining at least 3 highly qualified safety experts for less than the cost of 1 properly qualified Safety Manger. 

The DOT Doctor (TDD) remains current on all FMCSA / DOT changes as well as the proposed changed so you do not have to.  Our goal is to get and keep you compliant so your focus is on Operations Management as it should be. 

You run your business and we handle the DOT!

Reg. Price:
$3,500.00
Sale Price:
$500.00
Save:
$3,000.00
add product
buy now

CMV Driver's Handbook Manual

Every trucking company needs a CMV manual for their Commercial Drivers (all hazmat and any other vehicle or vehicle combination over 10,000 lbs).

This easy to use manual or handbook meets all current DOT Compliance requirements.    Easily editable for a custom look and feel.   Blank pages to add your own company rules and other desired items.  Complete with easy to read rules and pictures.  Use as a "cheat sheet" for your drivers and/or pull out the pictures and use them in driver training exercises.

Add your own forms or ask us about customization options.

Custom versions of this Handbook can cost over $3500.   Available from The DOT Doctor for a fraction of the cost. 

Price:
$50.00
product
buy now

Customized DQ File and DVIR Program

All CMV drivers (drivers who operate equipment over 10,000 lbs or hazmat units) must have a Driver Qualification file.

Price:
$250.00
product
buy now

Introduction

Experienced drivers should have a strong understanding of the hours of service regulations. In order for supervisors to understand the many stresses put on drivers on a daily basis, they too need to know and understand the hours of service regulations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Drivers cannot be dispatched properly if their Dispatcher / Load Planner does not have a full comprehension of the HOS. 

During a DOT Audit, carriers may be required to produce a Dispatch Log and proof of how they track their driver’s hours to ensure compliance.  This includes log auditing and documentation, comprehension of the HOS as it applies to your operation, proof of route checking, trip documentation and a written HOS Plan & Policy.

This training program is a review of the basic hours of service requirements found in Part 395 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), as they apply to property-carrying vehicles.

This training will help the supervisor gain a reasonable understanding of the hours of service regulations in order to improve scheduling and productivity pertaining to drivers.

Applies to Managers, dispatchers and supervisors for motor carriers engaged in the transportation

industry.  In addition, any other employee who reviews a driver's record of duty status, assigns

loads or makes work schedules should have a working knowledge of the regulations to stay in

compliance with the FMCSRs.

Applicable Regulations

  • 49 CFR 390.5
  • 49 CFR 395.2
  • 49 CFR 395.3
  • 49 CFR 395.8

800# is no longer in operations.

Please dial direct at:       903-910-9075

Search
 
Bookmark and Share
Email
LinkedIn
Facebook
Twitter
Add to favorites
Digg
Delicious
StumbleUpon
MySpace
Cost of trucking
With the small profit margin, while pay unnecessary fines? TDD can help!
Site Mailing List  Sign Guest Book  View Guest Book 
TDD: Compliance, Business, Logistics and Risk Management Services, Financial Analysis and Tax Filing

The DOT Doctor
USA, Mexico and Canada

phone 1- 903-910-9009 US Services

                                                    1-903-910-9075 Mexico/Canada Services

info@thedotdoctor.com

Copyright © 2017 by The DOT Doctor

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Published by:

The DOT Doctor

Email: Webmaster@thedotdoctor.com

Website: http://thedotdoctor.com

Free SEO Tools

Search Engine Submission - AddMe

Google+