Safety Consulting

Safety Consulting

MOCK DOT AUDIT
Is your company prepared for a detailed on-site compliance review? Failure to comply with DOT regulations can damage your company’s reputation. Our risk services team will visit your principal place of business in order to identify gaps in regulation compliance and offer strategic guidance on implementing remediations.

CSA SCORE REVIEW & MONITORING
Carriers with better safety scores are often preferred by customers and subject to fewer DOT audits or roadside inspections. Improved scores could also mean lower insurance premiums, which can save you thousands every year. Our team will perform an in-depth analysis of the trends affecting your score and provide guidance for improving your rating.

DRIVER MEETINGS
An important part of introducing a new safety program is the ability to share the vision and concept with your safety managers and drivers alike, providing opportunities to introduce new ideas and invite critical feedback. Through in-person workshops and on-line webinars, our team will aid in developing a Safety First Culture.

MONTHLY RETAINER
Motor carriers deal with jargon-filled regulations and increased amounts of risk due to the nature of the industry almost daily. Gain unlimited access to our in-house DOT Experts and get answers to any questions regarding Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) or Hazardous Material Safety Regulations (HMRs).

TRANSPORTATION RISK MANAGEMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT
(Technologies and FMCSA – CSA)
Examining effective measurement methodologies to identify and assess hazards.

• Risk Analysis Technologies
• IVMS (In-vehicle monitoring system)
• System selection & implementation
• Data management
• FMCSA Safety Management System (SMS)
• Identifying Hazards | Risk Ranking
• Controlling Your CSA Scores

CORPORATE SAFETY STRATEGY AND CULTURE
Management commitment, leadership & accountability.

• FMCSA Safety Management Cycle
  • Effective Policies and Procedures
  • Understanding Roles and Responsibilities
  • Hiring Qualified Employees & Training
  • Monitoring & Tracking of Safety & Compliance
  • Taking Meaningful Action

DOT REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• Interstate vs. Intrastate
• Part 382/40 Controlled Substances & Alcohol Use and Testing
• Part 383 Commercial Driver’s License Standards
• Part 380 Special Training Requirements
• Part 387 Minimum Levels of Financial Responsibility for Motor Carriers
• Part 390 General
• Part 391 Qualifications of Drivers & Longer Combination Vehicle (LCV) Driver Instructors
• Part 392 Driving of Motor Vehicles
• Part 393 Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation
• Part 395 Hours of Service
• Part 396 Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance Hazardous Materials

USDOT – FMCSA COMPLIANCE INTERVENTION

• Safety audits | Warning letters
• Interventions (comprehensive, on-site focused, off-site)
  • Compliance intervention triggers
  • Acute and critical regulation
  • Preparations & Expectations

NEW RULES & REGULATIONS

• Electronic Logging Devices
• Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
• Driver / Carrier Coercions
• Crash Determination
• Driver qualification (sleep apnea, diabetes, etc)
• Changes to CSA | DataQ | HOS

MANAGING HOURS OF SERVICE

• Proper Management of ELDs
• Increase revenues Using The HOS
• Personal Conveyance | Yard Moves
• Agricultural Exemption
• Proper Application of 11, 14, 70 and 30 minute breaks
• Split Sleeper Berth education
• Requirements for HOS supporting documents

REDUCE CRASHES AND SAVE LIVES

• Accident countermeasures
• Insurance Claim Reduction
• Safety Compliance Assurance (Regulatory vs Safety)
  • Hazard awareness and observation programs
• Technology & effective crash reduction
  • On-boarding strategies for employees
  • Improves profitability, mitigates risk and liability
• Common roadside violations | Unsafe driving
• Pre-trip inspections | Vehicle maintenance compliance