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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.

Self-Paced (~7.5 hours)
31 video lessons + 7 quizzes
Desktop & Mobile
49 CFR Parts 390-399

What's Included

20+ in-depth video lessons taught by industry experts
Downloadable resources, handouts, and reference materials
Interactive quizzes to reinforce your learning
Custom completion certificate upon finishing the course
Complimentary copy of DOT Compliance: The Basics eBook ($25 value)
12 months of access to course content and future updates
Mobile-friendly — learn on any device, anywhere

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

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.

Safety managers and safety directors
Fleet owners and business operators
Dispatchers who handle compliance duties
New safety professionals learning the ropes
Experienced safety teams needing a refresher
Trucksafe Academy
31
Video Lessons
8
Chapters

Course Curriculum

31 video lessons + 7 quizzes across 8 chapters

1

Introduction

3 items
Course Introduction
Course OutlineDownload
DOT Compliance: The Basics eBook DownloadDownload
2

Who Regulates and Who Is Regulated?

6 items
FMCSA & State Partners
Interstate vs. Intrastate Commerce
"Commercial Motor Vehicles"
Exemptions
Who is Regulated QuizQuiz
Am I Regulated Flow ChartDownload
3

DOT Registration & General Compliance

6 items
DOT Numbers & Authority
Insurance
New Entrant Audits
Vehicle Markings
General Compliance QuizQuiz
Vehicle Marking MockupDownload
4

Driver Qualification

7 items
Minimum Qualification Standards
Physical Qualifications
Road Tests
Investigations & Inquiries
DQ Files
Driver Qualification QuizQuiz
DQ File ChecklistDownload
5

Hours of Service

7 items
Duty Status
Driving and On-Duty Limits
Records of Duty Status
ELDs
Short-Haul & Other Exemptions
Hours of Service QuizQuiz
Sample Driver LogDownload
6

Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection

6 items
Periodic Inspections
Systematic Maintenance
DVIRs
Maintenance Files
Vehicle Maintenance QuizQuiz
Vehicle File Cover SheetDownload
7

Drug & Alcohol Testing

6 items
Drug/Alcohol Testing Program & Policy
TPAs & Consortia
Required Test Types
Violations & Return-to-Duty
Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse
Drug & Alcohol QuizQuiz
8

DOT Enforcement

5 items
CSA & SMS
Audits & Safety Ratings
Civil Penalties
DOT Enforcement QuizQuiz
List of Critical/Acute ViolationsDownload

Why 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.”

Amy March
Safety Manager

“Brandon did an amazing job making the information easy to understand. Complex regulations finally make sense.”

Frank Posey
Fleet Operator

“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.”

Brandon Liles
Safety Director
Team Pricing

Training a Team?

$495 per seat. Choose the number of seats at checkout, and volume discounts apply automatically.

SeatsDiscountPer seat
2–510% off$445.50
6–1015% off$420.75
11–2020% off$396
21–3525% off$371.25
36–5030% off$346.50
51+35% off$321.75

Completion is tracked for each learner, and the certificate is suitable for employee training files.

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