What You Will Learn

Students will develop an understanding of:

• Transportation safety management principles, industry terminology, and regulatory responsibilities

• Federal DOT, FMCSA, and applicable PHMSA regulations governing commercial transportation

• California transportation regulations, regulatory agencies, and motor carrier safety requirements

• Driver qualification files, CDL verification, medical certification, endorsements, and renewal monitoring

• California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) requirements and driver license monitoring

• Hours of Service (HOS), Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), and driver compliance management

• DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements, FMCSA Clearinghouse, and regulatory recordkeeping

• Commercial truck, tractor, trailer, and fleet equipment regulatory compliance

• Vehicle registration, motor carrier permits, operating authority, IRP, IFTA, and renewal tracking

• California Air Resources Board (CARB), Clean Truck Check, and commercial vehicle emissions requirements

• Fleet preventive maintenance programs, vehicle inspections, CHP BIT inspections, and equipment compliance

• Cargo tank inspections, vapor testing, specialized equipment certifications, and hazardous materials transportation

• Petroleum terminal authorization, driver and equipment clearance, and terminal safety requirements

• Warehouse, distribution center, truck yard, and transportation facility safety

• OSHA, Cal/OSHA, workplace safety programs, fire prevention, and emergency response

• DOT safety audits, regulatory investigations, compliance violations, and corrective action procedures

• Accident investigation, incident reporting, insurance coordination, and transportation risk management

• Samsara GPS tracking, AI driver safety cameras, fleet monitoring, and compliance management technologies

• Compliance calendars, automated expiration notifications, regulatory documentation, and recordkeeping

• Safety policy development, employee safety training, performance monitoring, and organizational accountability

• Fleet compliance auditing, operational restrictions, and release-or-hold decision-making

Student Benefits

Upon successful completion, students will:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of transportation safety management and commercial motor carrier regulatory compliance

• Develop the skills necessary to administer driver qualification, fleet safety, and regulatory compliance programs

• Understand federal and California transportation safety regulations and operational compliance requirements

• Strengthen their ability to monitor commercial vehicles, trailers, equipment, and transportation facilities for regulatory compliance

• Learn to manage CDL renewals, medical certificates, endorsements, vehicle registrations, inspections, permits, and regulatory expiration dates

• Improve their ability to identify safety violations, regulatory deficiencies, environmental risks, and operational compliance concerns

• Develop practical experience preparing regulatory records, maintaining compliance reports, and coordinating corrective actions

• Understand how to prepare transportation companies for DOT, FMCSA, CHP, CARB, OSHA, and Cal/OSHA inspections and investigations

• Gain experience using modern fleet safety technologies, electronic monitoring systems, and compliance management software

• Develop leadership, organizational, analytical, and regulatory decision-making capabilities

• Be better prepared for employment and career advancement in transportation safety management, trucking compliance, fleet regulatory administration, and transportation risk management

Students will also gain practical insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of Transportation Safety & Compliance Managers, helping employers maintain regulatory compliance, prevent violations, reduce operational risk, protect drivers and equipment, and promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Transportation Safety & Compliance Management

• Transportation Safety and Compliance Industry Overview

• Federal, State, and Local Regulatory Agencies

• Transportation Safety Department Organizational Structure

• Roles and Responsibilities of Safety & Compliance Managers

• Management Ethics and Professional Accountability

Federal DOT & FMCSA Regulatory Compliance

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

• Motor Carrier Regulatory Responsibilities

• Interstate and Intrastate Transportation Compliance

• DOT Registration and Regulatory Identification

• Federal Regulatory Compliance Administration

Driver Qualification & Employment Compliance

• Driver Recruitment and Qualification Verification

• Driver Qualification Files and Employment Records

• Commercial Driver Licensing and Endorsement Requirements

• Medical Certification and Driver Eligibility

• Motor Vehicle Record Reviews and Qualification Monitoring

• California Employer Pull Notice Program

Hours of Service & ELD Compliance

• Federal Hours of Service Regulations

• Electronic Logging Device Requirements

• Driver Hours Monitoring and Reporting

• ELD Violations and Compliance Investigations

• Driver Fatigue Prevention and Corrective Actions

DOT Drug & Alcohol Program Compliance

• DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations

• FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse

• Pre-Employment and Random Testing Requirements

• Reasonable Suspicion and Post-Accident Testing

• Return-to-Duty Procedures and Regulatory Recordkeeping

Commercial Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance Compliance

• DOT Commercial Vehicle Inspection Requirements

• Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

• Fleet Preventive Maintenance Programs

• Annual Vehicle Inspections and Documentation

• Equipment Deficiencies and Out-of-Service Procedures

CSA Safety Performance Management

• FMCSA Compliance, Safety, Accountability Program

• Safety Measurement System

• BASIC Categories and Safety Performance Indicators

• Roadside Inspections and Regulatory Violations

• Safety Performance Monitoring and Improvement

DOT Audits & Regulatory Investigations

• DOT Compliance Audit Preparation

• FMCSA Safety Investigations

• Driver and Equipment Compliance Audits

• Regulatory Violations and Enforcement Actions

• Corrective Action Plans and Regulatory Reporting

Accident Investigation & Transportation Risk Management

• Transportation Accident and Incident Reporting

• Accident Investigation Procedures

• Evidence Collection and Documentation

• Accident Preventability and Safety Reviews

• Risk Management and Loss Prevention

Hazardous Materials Transportation Compliance

• PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations

• Hazardous Materials Classification and Identification

• Shipping Documents and Placarding Requirements

• Hazardous Materials Employee Training

• Emergency Response and Transportation Safety

OSHA & Workplace Safety Compliance

• Federal OSHA Workplace Safety Requirements

• California Cal/OSHA Regulations

• Workplace Hazard Identification and Prevention

• Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• Workplace Injury Reporting and Safety Inspections

Transportation Insurance & Claims Administration

• Commercial Transportation Insurance Requirements

• Insurance Certificate and Coverage Monitoring

• Accident and Liability Documentation

• Claims Investigation and Coordination

• Insurance Risk Reduction and Loss Prevention

Safety Management Systems & Policy Development

• Transportation Safety Policy Development

• Driver and Employee Safety Training Programs

• Safety Performance Monitoring and Evaluations

• Driver Coaching and Corrective Actions

• Organizational Safety Management and Accountability

Fleet Safety Technology & Monitoring

• Samsara GPS Tracking and Fleet Management

• Electronic Logging Device Monitoring

• AI Driver Safety Cameras and Telematics

• Fleet Safety Analytics and Reporting

• Digital Compliance Monitoring and Documentation

California Transportation Safety Regulations

• California Highway Patrol Regulatory Requirements

• California Commercial Motor Vehicle Regulations

• California Motor Carrier Permit Requirements

• California DMV Employer Pull Notice Monitoring

• California Transportation Safety Enforcement

Fleet & Equipment Regulatory Compliance Management

• Commercial Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Fleet Equipment

• Vehicle Registration and Renewal Monitoring

• Commercial Equipment Inspection and Certification Records

• Fleet Compliance Tracking and Documentation

• Equipment Out-of-Service and Return-to-Service Authorization

California CARB & Environmental Compliance

• California Air Resources Board Regulations

• Clean Truck Check Reporting and Testing Requirements

• Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicle Emissions Compliance

• Diesel Emissions Controls and Idling Restrictions

• Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Corrective Actions

Cargo Tank, Vapor Testing & Specialized Equipment Compliance

• DOT Cargo Tank Specifications and Requirements

• Cargo Tank Inspections and Periodic Testing

• Applicable Vapor Recovery and Vapor-Tightness Testing

• Tank Truck Safety Equipment and Certifications

• Specialized Equipment Inspection and Compliance Monitoring

Petroleum Terminal Authorization & Facility Clearance

• Petroleum Terminal Driver Registration and Authorization

• Driver and Vehicle Terminal Clearance

• Terminal Safety Training and Access Requirements

• Terminal Loading and Equipment Compliance

• Terminal Authorization Expiration Tracking

Driver Credential & Renewal Management

• CDL Expiration and Renewal Monitoring

• Medical Examiner Certification Tracking

• Hazardous Materials and Tanker Endorsement Verification

• California Employer Pull Notice Compliance

• Driver Qualification and Eligibility Reporting

Warehouse, Terminal & Transportation Facility Safety

• Warehouse and Distribution Center Safety

• Truck Yard Traffic and Loading Dock Safety

• OSHA and Cal/OSHA Workplace Compliance

• Fire Prevention and Emergency Response

• Hazardous Materials Storage, Spill Prevention, and Facility Inspections

Motor Carrier Authority, Permits & Regulatory Administration

• USDOT and FMCSA Registration Administration

• California Motor Carrier Permits and CA Numbers

• Unified Carrier Registration Requirements

• International Registration Plan and International Fuel Tax Agreement

• Insurance, Permits, and Regulatory Renewal Management

Compliance Tracking, Auditing & Safety Leadership

• Transportation Compliance Management Systems

• Driver and Fleet Regulatory Compliance Audits

• Compliance Calendars and Automated Expiration Notifications

• Regulatory Reporting and Corrective Action Management

• Safety Leadership and Professional Accountability

• Practical Transportation Safety & Compliance Management Simulations

Requirements

Hardware & Software

• PC, Mac, or Chromebook

• Current version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari

• Reliable internet connection

• Personal email account

All required instructional materials are included with enrollment and are provided online.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. Previous transportation safety management experience, regulatory compliance experience, or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is not required to enroll. The program is designed for individuals seeking careers in transportation safety management, commercial fleet compliance, DOT regulatory administration, and transportation risk management, as well as existing transportation professionals seeking career advancement.

Certificate of Completion

Students who successfully complete all course modules, practical compliance exercises, and final assessments will receive a Craft Masters Academy Transportation Safety & Compliance Management Certificate of Completion.

This certificate demonstrates specialized training in commercial transportation safety management, DOT and FMCSA regulatory compliance, driver qualification administration, commercial fleet and equipment compliance, California transportation regulations, and organizational safety management but is not a government-issued license, CDL endorsement, or FMCSA ELDT credential.

Instructor Support

This is a self-paced online course designed for flexible learning. Student support is available through email correspondence and online assistance forms throughout the duration of the program.

Refund Policy

Due to immediate access to proprietary training materials, all enrollments are final. Once course access has been granted, refunds, transfers, or substitutions cannot be provided, except where otherwise required by applicable law or the school's enrollment agreement.

Craft Masters Academy Exclusive

This proprietary program was developed by industry professionals with practical experience in commercial transportation operations, fleet safety management, petroleum transportation, regulatory compliance, and risk management. It combines comprehensive regulatory education with real-world transportation safety operations, modern fleet monitoring technology, and specialized federal and California regulatory requirements. The program is designed to develop knowledgeable, capable, and accountable transportation safety professionals who can effectively administer regulatory compliance programs, monitor driver qualifications, maintain commercial vehicle and equipment readiness, oversee workplace safety, identify operational risks, and contribute to safer, legally compliant, and professionally managed transportation operations.