Safety Classes

After this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the role of the safety supervisor in implementing quality fleet safety programs.
• Implement record keeping systems to meet DOT and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Conduct basic on-site accident investigations and compile accident reports
• Implement procedures to prevent employee injury and control workers’ compensation claims.
• Apply strategies to hire successfully.
• Identify and implement strategies to improve driver retention.
• Identify safety-related training needs and deliver effective safety training programs.
• Describe the benefits and requirements for becoming a NATMI certified safety professional.

This  “Fleet Safety 101” program is designed to provide training on effective implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. A training requirement for NATMI’s safety certification program, this course is designed for line-level safety supervisors, with the basic emphasis on what they need to do and when and how to do it.  Managers of small fleets and experienced safety professionals seeking a refresher on technical issues will find this course helpful as well.

You’ll gain technical knowledge taught within the context of the importance of safety and applying a quality management approach to safety program implementation.  Some pre-reading is also required. The following topics will be covered:

• Objectives of a fleet safety program
• Overview of NATMI certification for safety professionals
• DOT/OSHA Record keeping issues and requirements
• Reporting and documenting vehicle accidents
• Employee injury control and prevention
• Hiring the right people
• Driver retention
• Safety training
• Implementing safety in your company 

After this course, participants will be able to:

• Establish safety policy and procedures.
• Apply quality management principles and tools to safety management.
• Develop measurement standards and control systems for fleet safety.
• Analyze company records to quantify the Return on Investment of safety programs.
• Evaluate critical data in each technical program area covered in this course.
• Make recommendations to establish and continuously improve safety programs.
• Act as an advocate for safety in their company.
• Create a company safety culture and “sell” upper management on the safety philosophy.

This course is designed to provide transportation safety directors and prospective safety directors with the vision and skills that they need to manage an effective safety program. Participants will be playing the role of a newly-hired safety director at a company in need of a safety overhaul.  Through case-based scenarios, learn how to “sell” safety to top management, foster a safety “culture” in the organization, demonstrate safety’s Return on Investment, and consistently improve the safety of company operations using quality management approaches.  The following topics will be covered:

• How to become a Certified Director of Safety (CDS)
• Safety is good business – demonstrating the effect of safe operation on profitability.
• The quality management approach to safety programs: how to identify the root cause of company safety problems and establish systems for continuous improvement.
• Employee injury/illness management programs: focusing on critical safe behaviors to prevent or reduce injuries; managing injury costs through early return to work programs.
• Driver performance management: using quality tools to identify the root causes of Hours of Service violations and to analyze driver turnover.
• Accident analysis and litigation: root cause analysis of accident trends; a case study in accident litigation.
• Implementing safety: how to implement the concepts introduced in this course in your own company.

Please note these courses are held through our partners at the North American Transporation Research Institute (NATMI) at TXTA Headquarters. 

Hazardous Materials Training

Hazardous Materials Training is a 2-day seminar that centers on regulatory training. The unique, function-specific format provides greater understanding and better retention. The seminar helps fulfill the 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H recurrent training requirements.

Course Benefits

Through this course, you’ll learn to:

·         Use the hazmat table and identify hazmat classes
·         Mark bulk and non-bulk packaging and packages
·         Label and placard and prepare shipping papers
·         Properly load and unload vehicles
·         Prepare your drivers for a roadside inspection
 

Who Should Attend?

Anyone involved in hazardous materials preparation and transportation, including:

·         Fleet safety professionals
·         Drivers
·         Dockworkers
·         Billing clerks

Every employee involved in shipping, transporting or handling hazardous materials should receive training. The training must be updated whenever there is a regulation change affecting an employee's job tasks.  Hazardous materials training must be repeated at least every 36 months.

TXTA Log Books

Order Log Books Through TXTA 
At TXTA, we understand the importance of maintaining accurate and compliant records for your fleet. Our range of logbooks and compliance materials are designed to help you stay on top of regulations while saving you time and money. Choose from our selection of log books below that are now available at a discounted price: 

• 901 Daily Log Book & Vehicle Inspection Report - $2.10
• 901N Full Size 901 Daily Log Book & Vehicle Inspection Report - $8.45
• 916D Drivers Vehicle Inspection Report - $2.10.
• 901EX Drivers Time Record - $2.10.
• Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocket Book - $3.99

To order, please contact Debbie Diaz at debbie@texastrucking.com or call 512-982-7459.