FMCSA’s reported national audit volume for the year.
The regulations made practical
Know what the rules require—and what to do next.
We translate federal regulations into the everyday files, checks, documentation, and decisions required to run a safer carrier.
380
Special Training Requirements
ELDT requirements and training documentation.
382
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and return-to-duty programs.
383
Commercial Driver’s Licenses
Classes, endorsements, penalties, and carrier verification.
384
State CDL Compliance
How state requirements connect with carrier responsibility.
390
Carrier Identification
USDOT registration, operating authority, and vehicle markings.
391
Driver Qualification Files
Build, maintain, and self-audit complete DQ files.
392
Safe Vehicle Operation
Driver conduct, fatigue, illness, and distracted driving rules.
393
Parts & Accessories
Safety equipment, brakes, lighting, and cargo securement.
395
Hours of Service
Driving windows, breaks, weekly limits, and ELD review.
396
Inspection & Maintenance
DVIRs, repair records, defects, and systematic inspections.
Session by session
Four sessions. One stronger safety system.
Driver Standards & Testing
Parts 380, 382, and 383: ELDT documentation, drug and alcohol programs, CDL standards, endorsements, and hiring verification.
Carrier Operations & Driver Files
Parts 384, 390, and 391: authority and markings, state requirements, and every component of an audit-ready Driver Qualification File.
Safe Operations & Hours of Service
Parts 392, 393, and 395: safe driver conduct, equipment standards, cargo securement, HOS limits, sleeper berth rules, and ELD monitoring.
Maintenance, CSA & DOT Audits
Part 396 plus inspection records, defect correction, CSA scores, audit triggers, corrective action, and building a repeatable carrier safety program.
Leave ready to implement
Turn compliance knowledge into an operating advantage.
By the end of the course, you will understand how to organize and monitor the essential systems a carrier needs.
- Build and maintain compliant Driver Qualification Files
- Administer a drug and alcohol testing program
- Monitor ELD data for hours-of-service violations
- Prepare files for a DOT compliance review
- Understand CSA scores and improvement priorities
- Create a practical annual carrier safety program
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72-Hour Satisfaction Guarantee
Enroll with confidence. The 72-hour refund period begins at the exact time your payment is completed—not when training begins or is attended. If the program is not the right fit, contact us within that 72-hour period for a full refund. Eligible students also receive 50% off a retake.
Questions answered
Before you enroll.
Who is this training for?
Carrier owners, safety team members, dispatchers, fleet managers, and anyone responsible for driver files or FMCSA compliance.
Is the course live?
Yes. Choose four live Zoom sessions or four in-person Sunday and Thursday sessions at Dispatch Training Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Do I need safety experience?
No. The training explains the rules from the foundation and connects them to practical carrier operations.
What are the in-person dates and times?
Sunday, September 27, 12:00–4:00 PM; Thursday, October 1, 5:00–9:00 PM; Sunday, October 4, 12:00–4:00 PM; and Thursday, October 8, 5:00–9:00 PM, 2026. All times are Central Time at 1600 McConnor Pkwy, Suite 1128, Schaumburg, Illinois.
What are the online dates and times?
October 18 through November 8, 2026, on four consecutive Sundays from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Central Time.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. The course is professional education designed to improve your understanding and systems; it is not legal advice or a guarantee of regulatory outcomes.
