New Entrant Safety Audit Course

    Course Number

    510022

    Description

    A Safety Audit is an examination of a motor carrier’s operation that provides educational and technical assistance on safety and the operational requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) and applicable Hazardous Materials Regulation (HMR), and to gather critical safety data needed to make an assessment of the carrier’s safety performance and basic safety management controls. Safety audits do not result in safety ratings. Participants will utilize software programs specific to the Safety Audit program.

    Objective

    To complete a quality safety audit in accordance with the FMCSR and HMR while applying the standards of the Field Operations Training Manual.

    Target Audience

    Federal law enforcement personnel responsible for conducting Safety Audits.

    Prerequisites for Attendance

    Successful completion of North American Standard Part A, North American Standard Part B and General Hazardous Materials courses. Working knowledge of computer software/hardware. Host agencies shall provide students with (or require students to bring) the most current version of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Hazardous Materials Regulations.

    Category

    Audits & Investigations Courses

    Continuous Learning Points Awarded:

    80

    Course Length (in Days):

    10.00

    Coordinator

    Ben Werner

    FMCSA National Training Center Curriculum Manager

    Work Address

    FMCSA National Training Center
    2600 Park Tower Drive, Suite 500
    Vienaa, VA 22180
    United States

    Work Email

    benjamin.werner@dot.gov

    Work Phone

    7032350511