DOT Compliance for Drivers
Comprehensive regulatory training for commercial motor vehicle drivers covering everything you need to know to stay compliant and keep your CDL in good standing.
What's Included
Course Overview
This in-depth course is built specifically for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. It covers all major components of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations that directly impact you behind the wheel — from driver qualification and hours-of-service to vehicle maintenance, drug & alcohol testing, and more.
Understanding DOT regulations isn't just about passing an inspection. It's about protecting your livelihood, your CDL, and your safety on the road. This course gives you the knowledge to confidently handle inspections, maintain proper documentation, and avoid the violations that lead to fines and out-of-service orders.
Designed with drivers in mind, the course works on any device so you can learn at the terminal, at home, or on the road. Each lesson is presented in a clear, no-nonsense format with real-world examples that make the regulations easy to understand.
Meet Your Instructor
Brandon Wiseman
President, Trucksafe Consulting
Brandon Wiseman is a transportation attorney, safety consultant, and the founder of Trucksafe Consulting and Trucksafe Academy. He has spent years counseling carriers of all types and sizes on all things DOT safety — from developing safety programs, policies, and procedures from the ground up, to representing clients before the FMCSA in administrative appeals, safety rating upgrades, and civil penalty cases. Brandon has spoken regularly at industry conferences on topics including driver onboarding, hours-of-service, ELDs, CSA and SMS, DOT enforcement, and safety ratings, and has published numerous articles and white papers on the subject.
Course Preview
Watch a sample lesson to see the quality of instruction before you enroll.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is built for any commercial motor vehicle driver who wants to understand DOT regulations and stay compliant on the road.
Course Curriculum
23 lessons across 6 modules
1Introduction to DOT Compliance
3 lessons
Introduction to DOT Compliance
3 lessons2Driver Qualification
4 lessons
Driver Qualification
4 lessons3Hours-of-Service
5 lessons
Hours-of-Service
5 lessons4Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
4 lessons
Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance
4 lessons5Drug & Alcohol Testing
4 lessons
Drug & Alcohol Testing
4 lessons6Hazardous Materials Basics
3 lessons
Hazardous Materials Basics
3 lessonsWhy Train with Trucksafe Academy?
Expert Content
Created by DOT compliance professionals with decades of real-world experience.
Certificates
Earn a professional completion certificate you can download and add to your records.
Learn Anywhere
Fully responsive courses that work on any device — desktop, tablet, or phone.
Self-Paced
Complete the course on your own schedule. No deadlines, no pressure.
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