We offer a variety of training subjects and courses

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A session designed to review the laws and standards around daily vehicle inspections. Topics covered include:

• Minimum daily vehicle inspection report (DVIR) requirements.
• Schedule 1 inspection items.
• Major & minor defects - reporting and recording.
• Rules around electronic reports.
• Rules around operating in other jurisdictions.

The training session can also include a practical component using your equipment to help reinforce the importance of proper inspections.

A session designed to review the Canadian hours of service limits and requirements.  Topics covered include:

• Hours of service limits under the work shift, daily and cycle rules.
• Utilizing sleeper splits and daily off-duty deferrals.
• Proper completion of records of duty status (paper or electronic).
• Electronic Logging Device (ELD) requirements.

A session designed to review the cargo securement requirements found in NSC Standard 10.  Topics covered include:

• General cargo securement provisions.
• Requirements for securing specific commodities as applicable to your business (vehicles, dressed lumber, steel coils, etc.).
• Determining defective tiedowns.

The training session can also include a practical session with your equipment to review cargo securement practices.

This session is delivered by a former police officer who spent 20 years as a collision analyst. It is designed to review some important considerations around properly investigating collisions including:

• What to expect at the scene.
• What are a driver’s and carrier’s responsibilities.
• How to assess scene evidence including prioritizing key elements.
• What steps can you take to mitigate your risk.
• Tips for taking effective statements and how review statement accuracy.

These tools can assist with improved internal collision investigations with the goal of trying to establish the root cause of a collision.

The training session length can be tailored in length depending on the depth of review desired.

A session designed to review all the basic commercial vehicle operating rules that a company will need to know to remain compliant. Topics covered include:

• How to properly register a commercial vehicle.
• When is a CVOR, daily inspection and/or daily log required.
• What class of licence does a driver require.
• When does a vehicle need annual inspections (yellow stickers).
• What records need to be kept on file and for how long.

A session designed to help you understand how to effectively monitor your safety performance. Topics covered include:

• How to read and understand your carrier abstract (Level 2 CVOR).
• What are your record keeping obligations.
• Conducting internal mock audits.

A session designed to review all the requirements surrounding the transportation of Dangerous Goods.  Topics covered can include:

• General requirements.
• Class of Dangerous Goods.
• Utilizing Schedules 1, 2, and 3.
• Emergency Response Action Plan (ERAP)
• Shipping documents.
• Means of containment.
• Safety marks.
• Special cases.
• Reporting requirements.
• Using the Emergency Response Guidebook.

This session can be administered as a review or a full course designed to issue a Transportation of Dangerous Good Training Certificate.

A session designed to review Ontario weights and dimensions for trucks and trailers.  Topics covered include:

• Safe Productive Infrastructure Friendly (SPIF) designations.
• Gross and axle weight grandfathering.
• How to determine if you vehicle(s) are SPIF compliant.

This session can also include a review of the rules around Ontario Oversize/Overweight annual permits (regular and enhanced).

Driver meetings are an important tool to help keep your staff updated on the latest regulations and changes.  These meetings can be used to help address concerning safety trends within your organization, or promote various safety initiatives.

Contact us to develop a driver safety meeting tailored to your needs.