Department of Transportation (DOT) Seminar
Join us on January 14th for the DOT Seminar!
Do you know what your company’s score is for your maintenance or unsafe driving BASIC?
If the answer is no, this seminar will help companies better understand the regulations that apply to you and best practices to for FMCSA compliance.
We will provide an overview of the DOT regulations and tips to keep your Safety Management Scores from gaining unwanted attention.
While there are tips for experienced fleet personnel, this seminar will start with the basics of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations that apply to fleets starting at 10,001 pounds as well as potentially lower weight if hazardous materials are involved. We will then go over more detailed areas of load securement and vehicle maintenance issues.
Agenda
- Overview of the regulations (broken out by GVWR and inter/intrastate)
- Best practices for driver screening
- Updates to FMCSA regulations
- Avoiding the most frequently cited violations
Coffee and snacks will be provided in the morning. Parking is available onsite. Registration required for event, cancellations must be received 48 prior to event start date.
MEET THE SPEAKER
Ken Alderden
RISK CONTROL CONSULTANT
Ken joined Hausmann Group in 2022 with over 30 years of experience in the insurance safety field. He has worked both on the carrier and agency side, which gives him a unique perspective into the ins and outs of safety at companies both large and small. Ken focuses on Construction safety in particular, working with clients on fleet safety, FMCSA issues, and large property fire protection.
When Ken encounters a problem, he prides himself on making practical suggestions to improve safety that not only are effective at reducing risk, but also are practical to the business owners with their investment of time and money. He states, “I enjoy getting to meet with a diverse group from entry level workers to business owners and making a positive impact in their lives and businesses. I would like to think my clients would say that I provided value.”
You can find Ken doing carpentry, woodworking, tinkering with machines in his garage, or spending time with his family when he is not in the office. He loves to do anything outdoors and has coached baseball, softball, basketball, and soccer over the years. Ken has a BS in Occupational Safety from UW-Whitewater and is an OSHA Outreach Trainer for Construction Safety.