Posts Tagged ‘DOT’

Hours of Service Change March 2, 2012 1 Comment

The first compliance date for the new Hours of Service rule was Several days ago – February 27, 2012. And the second compliance date of 7/1/13 isn’t as far away as it seems.
On December 23, 2010, the FMCSA issued a regulatory proposal on an Hours of Service change for commercial truck drivers. If approved, the new Hours [...]

Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Commercial Drivers November 28, 2011 1 Comment

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood Announces Final Rule That Bans Hand-Held Cell Phone Use by Drivers of Buses and Large Trucks
The final rule prohibits commercial drivers from using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a commercial truck or bus. Drivers who violate the restriction will face federal civil penalties [...]

Trenching & Shoring Safety Basics Video May 27, 2011 No Comments

This training program has been developed specifically for those persons actually working in or around trenches, excavations. An excellent refresher course for anyone in this category. Basic information stresses trenching safety, equipment, different types of soils, The competent person job responsibilities. Discusses pre-planning, how heavy soil is, cave-ins and other day to [...]

Increase the impact of your CSA 2010 training June 22, 2010 1 Comment

Teaching your drivers about CSA 2010 and all its related issues is vitally important to your operation. Well-trained drivers mean good BASIC scores. That’s where J. J. Keller can help.
Our online and CD-ROM courses combine an interactive curriculum that makes training more engaging for employees with a built-in learning management system (LMS) that makes training [...]

CSA Training Site Launched February 7, 2010 No Comments

We have put together a training website catered towards the new CSA 2010 regulations.
What is CSA 2010?
CSA 2010 is a new enforcement and compliance model that will help the FMCA and its State partners to address safety problems long before they are cause for concern. Once fully implemented, road safety for motor carriers and the [...]