DOT 101 Training
DOT 101 Program

Compliance From the Inside Out

This immersive training series is designed for fleet managers, operations leaders, and safety professionals who want more than just the basics. Built by seasoned industry experts, each module dives deep into the critical functions of DOT regulatory compliance—equipping teams with the clarity, tools, and confidence to manage risk and operate safely.

Whether you’re onboarding new hires or upskilling existing staff, the content is tailored for carriers of all sizes, including new entrants. Each module includes a knowledge check and offers a certificate of completion to validate learning and demonstrate readiness.

What You’ll Learn: Real-world Compliance

  • FMCSA regulations made clear and actionable
  • How to build a complete compliance program: from driver qualification to accident response
  • Critical safety systems, audits, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Practical tools to minimize violations, boost safety scores and reduce risk

Each targeted module includes:

  • A focused curriculum on core essential DOT compliance topics
  • Content built around what enforcement officials are looking for
  • Live, interactive Q&A with seasoned enforcement and industry professionals
  • An online knowledge check assessment to reinforce confirm understanding key concepts
  • A certificate of completion to validate your training and boost professional credibility.

Modules 

1. Regulatory Foundations: Understanding FMCSA, State Roles & CSA

  • The role of government, regulatory basics and construction
  • Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program
  • Audits, Investigations and Safety Ratings

2. Cleared to Drive: Driver Qualifications, CDL, and Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements

  • CDL Rules
  • Driver qualification process and files
  • Driver disqualification rules
  • Drug and alcohol testing types and related rules
  • Medical requirements and compliance procedures

3. Time & Motion: Hours of Service and Rules of the Road

  • Rules on driving and on-duty time
  • Logging: exemptions/exceptions
  • Important hours of service FAQs
  • General rules of the road

4. Digital Duties: ELD Compliance, Audits & Exceptions

  • ELD rules and technical specifications
  • Auditing ELD records, tips and best practices
  • Managing malfunctions and unassigned driving time
  • Special Driving categories

5. Road-Ready: Ensuring Vehicle Compliance Through Inspections and Maintenance

  • Vehicle types and standards
  • Federal agency oversight requirements for vehicle systems, parts and accessories
  • The 3-legged stool of inspections – pre and post trips, periodic, and roadside
  • Maintenance and repair

6. When Things Go Wrong: Accident Response, Preventability & DataQs

  • Defining and accident and documentation
  • Conduct following an accident
  • Guidelines for challenging violations
  • Crash preventability determinations

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UPCOMING LIVE VIRTUAL TRAINING SCHEDULE

Upcoming Dates

Modules are scheduled once per month. All webinars are scheduled for 2:00 to 4:00 pm ET on the days outlined below. Please fill out the interest form below and we will send you a registration link.

  • Module 4 – November 18, 2025
  • Module 5 – December 16, 2025
  • Module 6 – January 27, 2026
  • Module 1 – February 24, 2026
  • Module 2 – March 24, 2026
  • Module 3 – April 21, 2026

Onsite or Custom Virtual Training

Need a private or customized training?. We can provide online or in-person training for groups of all sizes and can design it to your needs. Ideal for onboarding, team refreshers, custom corporate training or training bootcamps. Fill out the form below for more information.

Important Legal & Attendance Information

  • Interactive content is exclusive to registered participants. Recording or redistribution is prohibited without STC approval.
  • Intended strictly for motor carrier staff and approved industry partners. Registration is subject to STC review.
  • STC is a business-consulting subsidiary of the Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary law firm. While we do not provide legal advice, we partner closely to deliver industry-focused training.