The DOT Doctor: Professional Services Provider - FMCSA Management and CSA BASICs Training

FMCSA Management and CSA BASICs Training

Price:	$850.00

2-Day Class packed full of intensive instruction taught by Dr. Sitler and her team of FMCSA experts. Dr. Sitler began TDD in 2008 after spending over 20 years in the trucking industry. Job experience includes: managing a successful mid-sized trucking company, small fleet owner, CDL-A driver and global consultant. Her team brings over a century of combined experience to the event including a former teacher who aided in designing the curriculum for this training session.

Excellent for anyone involved or seeking to be involved in ground transportation management. Something for everyone! Even the most seasoned veteran has told us they learned something new at our training sessions. TDD brings the most current and up to date changes to the session. Regulations are explained and compared to their predecessors. Adequate q&a time for all in open session as well as email follow up for those seeking a private q&a time.

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FMCSA Management and CSA BASICs Training

Day 1 – Introduction to DOT FMCSA Management

Who needs a DOT number?
What makes a vehicle a CMV?
Fleet types
Identifying the hidden fleet
Determining your GVWR and why it matters
Service area
Truck Taxes
- How to save money on your UCR fees
- What is and who needs IFTA
- 2290, Cab Cards and other fees/taxes
Understanding State Vs Federal Regulations
Overview of TX DOT and CVC Regulations
Obtaining the proper operating authority
Who is responsible?
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
What should I teach my staff and drivers?
What must I teach my staff and drivers?
Who is a tanker driver? (The answer may surprise you!)
New Entry Driver Training
The DOT Binder
Truck Binders
Working with Operations as a partner in compliance
- Educating dispatchers in DOT Compliance
- Educating Operations Managers in DOT Compliance
- How to gain CEO/Executive Level buy-in to DOT Compliance
When safety “makes” money for a carrier
Storage: Digital vs. Paper
How to obtain help with your DOT Compliance plan

Introduction to CSA BASICs

Explaining CSA
Why CSA was created
Explaining a BASIC
What is a SMS/CSA score?
What does my score mean?
Driver scoring
How is my fleet scored?
Cause and effect of a rogue driver on my fleet
The 7 BASICs
Understanding the basis of each BASIC
How to use the SMS/CSA site
What to expect during an audit
What to expect during a roadside inspection
Safety Management Cycle
Difference between a driver based and carrier based BASIC
How to create a safer driver
Using CSA scores in driver training

Remainder of Day 1 and Day 2

After the introduction of the BASICs; we then walk through each BASIC in depth.
- The BASIC is explained.
- Prevention methods offered.
- Fines for non-compliance in that BASIC discussed.
- Fleet self-audit tips provided.
DQF Maintenance and Management
- Qualifying a driver
- Keeping a driver qualified
- What is required in a DQF
- What not to have in a DQF
- Required upkeep of a DQF
- DQ files are not dead or static
- New DOT Physicals
- National Registry
- Why HR should not maintain a DQF
Building a PM Plan
- Proper vehicle inspections
- Life cycle of a DVIR
- A proper Vehicle Maintenance Folder
- What happens after a Roadside Inspection and how to document it properly
HOS detailed discussion along with explanation of when exemptions do and do not apply
- Utility exemption
- Oilfield exemption
- Adverse Weather exemption
- TX HOS
- Understanding the 24 & 34 Hour reset options
- How to audit logs correctly
- Driver retraining and disciplinary steps to protect the carrier
- What supporting documents are required
- Elog; preparing for ELDs
- Auditing ELDs and auditing the edits
DER, SAP and other required DOT D&A items/information
Understanding FMCSA vs. PHMSA vs. Company drug testing requirements and when which are required
What is a DOT Reportable accident?
When do you drug and/or alcohol test a driver after an accident?
What to and not to do at an accident scene
MOT Overview
Hazardous Material awareness (Hazardous Material training is a separate session)
DataQ Process
Required retention times for all items and why
Adequate Q&A time

Handouts: Approximately 100 pages of DOT FMCSA cliff notes on how to be in compliance. Written by Dr. Sitler; this informative book provides what most carriers need to know about DOT Compliance in plain English. This is accompanied by Dr. Sitler’s Step by Step to DOT Compliance Guide. A useful companion for anyone in the office. Worksheets, CMV Driver Application, Sample DQF and registers are provided. These are used during the training as well as useful afterwards. These are forms capable and worthy of duplication not SAMPLE ONLY items. Additional items as appropriate maybe added.

All Trainings Run

9am to 5pm (local time)

$850 per attendee

Groups over 10; call for special pricing

**TRAINING LOCATIONS**
LOCATION	DATE
Dallas, TX	Oct 11-12, 2016
Orlando, FL	Oct 18-19, 2016
San Antonio, TX	Nov 8-9, 2016
Odessa, TX	Dec 6-7, 2016
Anaheim, CA	Jan 9-10, 2017
San Francisco, CA	Jan 12-13, 2017
Williston	TBD

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL FOR DOT COMPLIANCE

Reg. Price:	~~$3,500.00~~
Sale Price:	$2,500.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL FOR DOT COMPLIANCE

This is a Manager CMV Handbook is a step-by-step guide to DOT Compliance.

This CMV Manual for managers and administrative staff is almost 100 pages. It has been said to be the Cliff Notes version of the "green book".

CMV Driver's Handbook Manual

Reg. Price:	~~$3,500.00~~
Sale Price:	$500.00
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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.

PM Plan

Reg. Price:	~~$1,000.00~~
Sale Price:	$500.00
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Every company is required to have a WRITTEN PM Plan.

HOS Log Auditing Violation Form

Price:	$50.00

HOS Log Auditing Violation Form

Drivers and O/Os must turn in their logs within 13 days, A company has the responsibility to audit and provide feedback on those logs within the next 2 weeks.

Simply your HOS auditing process with this easy to use form. Works with paper or digital (elogs) logs.

Quick reference to the FMCSA regulation. Simply add notes and sign.

Resuable digital download.

Customized DQ File and DVIR Program

Price:	$50.00

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.

DOT Compliance Safety Service Program

Price:	$1.00

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!

New Entry Level Driver Training

Price:	$250.00

A New Entry Driver is a CDL driver with less than 1 year of verifiable experience operating a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a commercial driver’s license (CDL) in interstate commerce.

If you are uncertain of your driver’s qualification or could not receive a response to your SPH inquiries; it is highly recommended that your driver complete this training.

This Training Applies to Drivers with less than 12 months of Verifiable CDL Interstate experience and their Supervisors.

Applicable Regulations

49 CFR 380, Subpart E
49 CFR 391.11
49 CFR 391.15
49 CFR 391, Subpart E
49 CFR 395
29 CFR 1978

800# is no longer in operations.

Please dial direct at: 903-910-9075

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