FMCSA Compliance Workshops – 2023
Presented by the Virginia Trucking Association, (VTA) in conjunction with Nationwide Testing Association, Inc. (NTA, Inc.) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Field Office, Richmond, VA, and the Virginia State Police – Motor Carrier Safety Team (VSPMCST)
In continuing to keep our members and the Virginia trucking community trained and educated with up-to-date information regarding FMCSA Compliance, we are pleased to offer another series of workshops this fall.
These workshops provide a venue for interactive and educational presentations with FMCSA representatives, Virginia State Police Motor Carrier Safety Team representatives along with DOT Drug and Alcohol industry professionals. They provide an excellent opportunity for questions specific to your operation.
WORKSHOP AGENDA:
8:00 - 8:15 am
"Welcome"
VTA Representative
8:15 - 9:00 am
"General Overview and Updates" - The Basics: Applicability of the FMCSR's, Accidents & Reporting Requirements, Financial Responsibility, Updates
Instructor – FMCSA Representative
"SMS Profile / Data Q / Crash Preventability" - A comprehensive look at the key features of these FMCSA safety information platforms
Instructor - FMCSA Representative
9:45 - 10:00
Break (coffee and bottled water included in registration fee)
10:00 - 10:45
"Driver Qualifications / Driver Qualification Files" - Required documents and procedures.
10:45 - 12:00 pm
"FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements" - Understanding employer and driver requirements of 49 CFR Part 40, Part 382, and the FMCSA DACH
Instructor – Kim Claytor, Compliance Director, Nationwide Testing Association
12:00 - 1:00
LUNCH (included in registration fee)
1:00-2:00
"ELD's and Hours of Service" - Current Regulations: In-depth review of Part 395 for Long Haul and Short Haul operations
"Vehicle Maintenance Recordkeeping Requirements and Drivers Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports" - A comprehensive look at the recordkeeping requirements of Part 396
2:45 - 3:00
3:00 - 4:30
"Roadside Inspections and Cargo Securement" - A review of the current CVSA Levels of Inspection roadside inspectors use. A brief look at Cargo Securement.
Instructor- VSP Motor Carrier Safety Team
VTA and NTA representatives will be available at each workshop with membership information, compliance programs and materials that will assist you with your compliance needs.
