Motor Carrier Safety 101 Series | Essential Knowledge for Hauling Hazardous Materials

As a collective, the industry is still combating ways to prevent “False Record of Duty Status” violations. This is highlighted by the fact that they were the second most critical violation according to FMCSA in 2024. Even with the ELD mandate, there are a few Hours-of-Service rules that have a lot of “grey” area around them. Join us in this webinar as we dive into these areas and provide best practice measures that a carrier can put in place to reduce their driver’s chance of having an HOS violation and improve their overall safety while out on the road.

Learn about the challenges in the auto liability marketplace, and how it is crippling the trucking industry. Dive into how the best trucking companies are out performing their peers, by leveraging a group captive program.

As President Trump settles back into DC, his Administration looks to partner with Congress to move an ambitious agenda forward. Please join Sun Life US’ VP of Government Relations, James Slotnick, as he discusses how the first 100 days are playing out and what the Administration will prioritize.

Being the subject of a roadside inspection or FMCSA investigation can be overwhelming, especially if your business involves hauling hazardous materials.   In the calendar year 2024, 154,497 Hazardous Material Roadside Inspections were conducted throughout the United States and U.S. territories, resulting in 31,119 violations and 8,492 out-of-service violations (Source FMCSA Motor Carrier Information System) MCMIS).   Please join us with insight from Neil Hendrick, Hazmat Specialist II with Ohio’s Public Utilities Commission, as we examine how hazardous material roadside inspections are conducted and how to improve hazardous material shipping and transportation safety. We will outline the key regulations associated with common violations that can lead to an investigation, and best practices for preparedness and compliance to ensure the safe and successful transportation of hazardous materials.

According to NATMI, recipients who enrolled in a NATMI training and certification lowered their organization's accident rate by 86%, achieved a lower occupational injury rate by 83%, and controlled costs associated with accident litigation by 100%. The cost of participating in NATMI is minimal compared to the company’s day-to-day operational savings. The Certified Director of Safety (CDS)/Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) course is designed to help safety personnel attain a greater professional knowledge base that should, in turn, provide greater confidence to improve operations, prevent and control injury and damage, as well as the ability to provide strong representation such as during a court case.

As we settle into 2025 with the new administration in place, it's an ideal time to look ahead and anticipate what the rest of the year might bring. By attending this webinar, employers will gain valuable knowledge to stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving compliance landscape. This session will equip you with the information needed to ensure your benefit plans remain compliant and effective throughout the year. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and prepare for any upcoming changes that may impact your organization.