Smith System Offers New Compliance Seminars Arlington, TX – February 10, 2004 Smith
System, the leader in professional driver training, today announced that
it has added new compliance seminars to its expanded schedule of courses
designed to meet the needs of commercial fleets.
Recent changes in DOT regulations have been the most significant in 50
years. EPA and OSHA regulations are constantly changing with respect to
motor carriers. Commercial fleets need to demonstrate compliance with
these regulations, particularly the new hours-of-service rules, to stay
in business.
As the leader in driver training for more than 50 years, Smith System
has helped more than half the Fortune 500 companies improve their safety
programs. As with all its offerings, the new compliance seminars guarantee
satisfaction and are delivered by industry experts.
The new Smith System compliance seminars include:
Motor Carrier Safety Seminar
Attendees will learn how to prepare for a DOT compliance review and
review up-to-date requirements for hours-of-service, driver qualification
(including new medical criteria), cargo securement, alcohol and drug
testing, record keeping and more.
Hazardous Materials Certification
Seminar
Hazmat training, testing and certification are required every 36 months.
This seminar will prepare hazmat shippers, transporters and handlers
for a DOT compliance review and ensure your staff certifications are
current.
Safety Professional Certification
Seminar
Designed for safety professionals in private fleets or for-hire carriers,
this seminar provides advanced training in safety management techniques
and the latest EPA and OSHA rules. The Safety Professional Certification
Seminar is appropriate groundwork for individuals with first time
safety responsibilities or a career development opportunity for experienced
safety professionals.
“Carriers are now facing the challenge of adapting to these new
rules, many of which have taken effect this year,” said Tony Douglas,
president of Smith System. “We are committed to helping them be
prepared and ensuring their safety staff stays up-to-date on all compliance
issues.” Smith System is also offering numerous California specific
compliance seminars in conjunction with the California Trucking Association.
For a complete schedule and registration, call 1-800-777-7648 or visit
iwww.smith-system.com/dot.shtml.
About Smith System
Smith System Driver Improvement Institute, Inc. was founded in 1952 as
the nation's first fleet driver safety training organization with on-road,
hands-on safety education techniques for experienced drivers. Smith System
delivers behind the wheel instruction to more than 15,000 fleet drivers
each year and has presented their program in 47 countries. In the past
decade, Smith has provided services to more than half of the current Fortune
500® fleets and is the only company in the industry that guarantees
the quality of their training. In addition to its on-road training and
extensive video and DVD library, the company offers web-based education
and fleet monitoring.
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Smith System
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