Meet the Instructor

John Davis

John Davis is a highly experienced risk manager and safety consultant with over 33 years of experience in the trucking industry. Throughout his career, John has dedicated himself to helping trucking companies improve their safety practices and reduce the risk of accidents and injuries on the road. He has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in compliance, training, and risk assessment and is highly skilled at developing and implementing effective safety programs. In addition to his work in the trucking industry, John has also served as an instructor, teaching risk management and safety courses to professionals in the field. He is committed to helping others stay safe and protected while on the job.

Course Curriculum

    1. Getting Started

    2. How to use this course

    3. Get Organized

    1. Motor Carrier Operations Introduction

    2. Why Your Trucking Company Should be a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

    3. Applying for a New DOT Authority

    4. International Registration Plan (IRP)

    5. Registered Agent

    6. Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

    7. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

    8. FMCSA Web Resources - Overview

    9. ASK FMCSA Support Website

    10. Obtain DOT PIN Number

    11. FMCSA Portal

    12. Annual Calendar

    13. MCS-150 Biennial Updates

    14. MCS-150 Reporting Deadlines

    15. 2290 Heavy Use Tax

    16. Permits

    17. Franchise Tax

    18. CSA SMS BASIC Scores

    19. DOT Regulation Website - eCFR

    20. DataQ Program

    21. Hazardous Materials Requirements

    22. Quick Check In

    1. Insurance Overview

    2. Finding an Insurance Agent

    3. Types of Trucking Insurance

    4. Captive Insurance Programs

    5. MCS-90 Form

    6. Loss Control Meetings

    7. No Passenger Program Policy

    8. Passenger Program Trucking

    9. Passenger Program Policy

    10. Passenger Authorization

    11. Passenger Contact Sheet

    12. Passenger Hold-Harmless Agreement

    13. Insurance Check In

    1. Driver Training Overview

    2. Creating a Safety Program

    3. Driver Training Program Outline

    4. Driver Supervision

    5. Coaching Drivers

    6. Elements of a Driver Disciplinary Program

    7. Driver Orientation Checklist

    8. Driver Training Check In

    1. Introduction to CSA SMS BASICs

    2. SMS Methodology Guide

    3. Driver Visor Card

    4. BASIC Check In

    1. Unsafe Driving BASIC - Overview

    2. Dash Camera Advantages

    3. Vehicle Camera and Recording Policy

    4. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

    5. Cruise Control Policy

    6. Seat Belt Policy

    7. Speeding Policy

    8. Unsafe Driving Policy

    9. Unsafe Driving BASIC Compliance Reviews

About this course

  • $1,995.00
  • 183 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content