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DOT Driver Compliance (US)

This web-based DOT Driver Compliance course introduces necessary U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules that all drivers of Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMV) are obligated to adhere to.

DOT Driver Compliance (US)

COURSE OVERVIEW

In a bid to ensure safety for CMV drivers and all road users, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has established regulations that every Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) driver must comply with. These include driver’s credentials, updated Hours of Service rules, log book record-keeping, inspection requirements, and necessary safety equipment onboard a truck and some Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) concerns.

Our DOT Driver Compliance course is an online platform designed to familiarize users with crucial U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules that all Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers are obligated to adhere to.

Upon finishing this DOT Driver Compliance course, you should have gained understanding of the following:

  • Documents required for a qualified driver
  • Regulations on Hours-of-Service
  • The process of filling out a daily log sheet
  • Inspection requirements
  • Rules for drug and alcohol testing
  • HazMat compliance concerns
  • What a DOT auditor will scrutinize during an inspection
  • The CSA 2010 project

COURSE TOPICS

This web-based DOT Driver Compliance course comprises the following topics:

  • Which vehicles are under DOT regulation?
  • Issues of DOT compliance
  • Driver’s credentials
  • Time definitions
  • On-duty time
  • Off-duty time
  • Travel time
  • Daily rules on hours-of-service
  • Weekly rules on hours-of-service
  • Break times
  • Sleeper berth
  • Logbook
  • Logging hours of service
  • Driver fatigue
  • Yearly inspections
  • Daily vehicle inspections
  • Safety equipment
  • Inspections – your responsibilities
  • Drug / alcohol testing
  • Hazmat concerns
  • DOT audits
  • Common citations
  • Compliance, safety, accountability (CSA)

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated time: 30 minutes

PASS MARK

To pass this course, a score of 80% must be attained. The course can be attempted thrice to achieve the passing mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be provided for download and printing.

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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