With the DOT adding new regulations regularly and CSA due to take affect this year, it is important to be sure your business is taking the right steps to be in compliance.

This L&A Academy: Webinar is designed to educate you on these complex issues.  The program was presented by safety and compliance expert John Cheruka of Commercial Vehicle Safety & Accident Specialists (CVSAS).

This webinar is ideal for Owners, CEO's, CFO's, and Operation Managers of Trucking, Intermodal, Bulk/HazMat, Specialized Carriers, Couriers and Limo companies. This webinar covered the following topics and included a Q&A session:

• Overview of CSA 2010 Basics vs. SAFER and SAFESTAT
• How changes in the VOS rating will affect your business
• Driver requirements for drivers of vehicles 10,001 pounds to 26,000 pounds
• Background checks
• Driver qualification and driver qualification files
• Medical and physical requirements
• Company physician vs. family physician for DOT physicals
• Road testing and interviews
• D & A testing protocol and common violations
• Importance of roadside inspections
• Accident handling protocol overview
• Current status of hours of service (Trucking)
• Compliance requirements when using sub-contractors and owner-operators
• Importance of a comprehensive sub-contractor or owner-operator lease agreement