Safety Department: American logistics training

Safety specialists help carriers maintain processes for driver qualification, regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. The program starts with records and access, then moves into everyday operational decisions.

What the program covers

1. MODULE 01DQF and driver qualification
2. MODULE 02Compliance, credentials and permits
3. MODULE 03Hours of Service and ELD
4. MODULE 04Truck equipment and fleet devices
5. MODULE 05Roadside inspections and FMCSA requirements
6. MODULE 06IFTA and mileage-based taxes
7. MODULE 07Commercial trucking insurance
8. MODULE 08Carrier launch and New Entrant audit

The driver qualification unit explains the Driver Qualification File (DQF) and how to review the completeness of a file. Another unit covers ELD and Hours of Service (HOS) records. Modules open sequentially in the learning workspace. DQF ↗ · HOS / ELD ↗

Practice in seven simulators

Training scenarios cover driving history reviews, document requests, permits and inspections. All case data is fictional, so learners can make and correct decisions without using real drivers' personal data.

• MVR Screening
• Clearinghouse
• DOT Drug Test
• Cab Card & Lease
• State Permits
• FMCSA Inspection & SMS Lab
• Accident Claims Lab

How learning works

1. Study the topic.Read the lesson and module materials in your workspace.
2. Apply the lesson.Complete a simulator task using fictional training documents.
3. Review your decision.Answer questions, complete the practical assessment and see your results before moving on.

The program is designed for two months of learning. Ask the VR Academy team about enrollment and pricing.