DOT Compliance for Safety Managers
Master every aspect of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and learn what it takes to build and maintain a fully compliant safety program.
What's Included
Course Overview
Trucksafe Academy's flagship course is designed for business owners, safety managers, and anyone responsible for DOT compliance within a motor carrier operation. This in-depth program covers all major components of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and provides the knowledge you need to build and maintain a compliant safety program from the ground up.
Whether you're new to the safety role or a seasoned professional looking for a comprehensive refresher, this course breaks down complex regulatory topics into clear, engaging video lessons that you can complete at your own pace.
From driver qualification and hours-of-service to vehicle maintenance and drug & alcohol testing, every critical area of DOT compliance is covered in depth. You'll walk away with the confidence to manage your fleet's safety program, avoid costly enforcement actions, and keep your drivers on the road.
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 ideal for anyone responsible for managing or overseeing DOT compliance at a motor carrier operation.
Course Curriculum
27 lessons across 6 modules
1Getting Started with DOT Compliance
4 lessons
Getting Started with DOT Compliance
4 lessons2Driver Qualification (Part 391)
5 lessons
Driver Qualification (Part 391)
5 lessons3Hours-of-Service (Part 395)
5 lessons
Hours-of-Service (Part 395)
5 lessons4Vehicle Maintenance (Part 396)
4 lessons
Vehicle Maintenance (Part 396)
4 lessons5Drug & Alcohol Testing (Part 382)
5 lessons
Drug & Alcohol Testing (Part 382)
5 lessons6Enforcement, CSA & Safety Ratings
4 lessons
Enforcement, CSA & Safety Ratings
4 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.
What Students Are Saying
“I highly recommend this training for safety managers dealing with DOT compliance & FMCSA regulations. The content is thorough and well-presented.”
“Brandon did an amazing job making the information easy to understand. Complex regulations finally make sense.”
“Great course for safety managers to expand their knowledge in DOT compliance. The video lessons are engaging and the quizzes really help reinforce what you learn.”
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