The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar for the presentation of data on trucks and buses involved in crashes in 2013 and trends in the data over the past 10 years. The webinar will be presented by Ms. Jenny Guarino of the Analysis Division. This overview presentation will cover the types of trucks and buses involved in crashes and the characteristics and types of crashes and drivers involved.
The webinar will be hosted on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Audience: Motor Carrier Industry, FMCSA Employees, Highway Safety Community, and the Public.
To register, click on the link below and answer all of the questions on the form. If any of the questions on the form do not apply to you, simply type N/A. Once you have completed the form, click the “Submit” button at the very bottom of the page. You may need to scroll down to get to that location.
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/e9qlzlwswkh/event/registration.html
For any general questions on this webinar, contact Mary-Gretchen Johnson at mary-g.johnson.ctr@dot.gov or 202-385-2373.
FMCSA is committed to providing equal access to this training for all participants. Closed captioning is available. If you need any other alternative formats or services because of a disability, please contact FMCSA Host vie e-mail at FMCSA_Host@dot.gov with your request by close of business no later than three days prior to each event. Please note: the FMCSA_Host address has an underscore ( _ ) between the words “FMCSA” and “Host”: FMCSA_Host@dot.gov.
LoadTrek 152 – LoadTek 152 covers introductory concepts and provides tools and training necessary to begin using LoadTrek for daily operations. In this course we will discuss:
– How to use Setup including but not limited to: drivers, equipment, locations, profiles, and subscriptions.
– Daily Dispatch and Route Monitoring
– Electronic Logs: daily log audit, violation audit, and driver feedback
– IFTA: driver fuel entries, fuel ticket audit, bulk fuel upload, and utilizing the IFTA report
All LoadTrek certification courses include hands on application and the opportunity for real time case study and communication with other users at a similar stage of knowledge, experience, and training. After completing LoadTrek 152, the user will be able to successfully navigate, utilize, and interpret the various system functionalities and overall terminology.
How much does it cost?
Cost is $995.00 per person for three days covering application, troubleshooting, and discussion. Cost is not inclusive of travel and lodging accommodations, but does account for official LoadTrek certification and plaque.
When is the course being held?
May 12-14, 2015 Implementation Topics – LoadTrek 152
Where is the course taking place?
LoadTrek Headquarters – 122 West Washington Ave, Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703
How do I sign up?
Please RSVP and identify which LoadTrek certification session you would like to attend. Users must register by April 25th and submit a $300 non-refundable deposit for the May 12-14 session.
What should I bring?
Materials depend on the class you are attending. Once we receive your registration you will receive a follow up email containing a list of suggested items and knowledge to bring to the training. The attendee packet will also list lodging options and a course syllabus.
Additional Training
LoadTrek offers on-site, classroom style training for groups of four or more. During these sessions customers may come to LoadTrek headquarters in Madison, WI, or request a visit by LoadTrek training personnel to each company’s location. Our Training and Professional Services department will audit your system usage and, working with you on request, will develop a customized training and follow up plan.
We also offer: custom webinars, over-the-phone driver training, business assessments, custom integrations, and reporting.
For more information about customized training programs, please call 877.226.0107 extension 104, or click here and inquire about training opportunities for you and your team.
Announcing: LoadTrek University
LoadTrek Software is pleased to announce new class schedules for software certification. With LoadTrek University Certification, you will achieve an administrative credential certification for the complete LoadTrek software system. Typically the administrator will function as the primary point of contact for all internal questions and be able to identify and correct issues related to all standard processes.
What are the three courses?
Implementation Topics LoadTrek 152 – LoadTek 152 covers introductory concepts and provides tools and training necessary to begin using LoadTrek for daily operations. After completing LoadTrek 152, the user will be able to successfully navigate, utilize, and interpret the various system functionalities and overall terminology.
Advanced Implementation Topics LoadTrek 201 – This course discusses more advanced concepts such as: Reviewing Planned vs Actual Data, Validation of Dispatcher Duties, Setting up User Regions, Driver Performance Scorecards, and Billable and Payable Exceptions. This course will not cover initial software training topics (creating and assigning loads, dispatching loads, editing HOS logs, etc.) and assumes all basic LoadTrek 152 training has been completed and the attendee has a good understanding of software and hardware.
Improve Business Processes LoadTrek 301 – This course will focus on advanced training associated with big picture concepts such as: System Optimization, Analysis, Efficiency, and Organizational Structure associated with the LoadTrek applications. LT152 and 201 are prerequisite.
How much does it cost?
Each LoadTrek University class is $995.00 for three days covering application, troubleshooting, and discussion. Cost is not inclusive of travel and lodging accommodations, but does account for official LoadTrek certification and plaque.
When is the course being held?
May 12-14, 2015 Implementation Topics – LoadTrek 152
June 23-25, 2015 Advanced Implementation Topics – LoadTrek 201
August 25-27, 2015 Improve Business Processes – LoadTrek 301
Where is the course taking place?
West Washington Ave, Suite 500, Madison, WI 53703
How do I sign up?
Please RSVP and identify which LoadTrek certification session and days you would like to attend. Users must register by April 25th and submit a $300 non-refundable deposit for the May 12-14 session.
What should I bring?
Materials depend on the class you are attending, Once we receive your registration you will receive a follow up email containing a list of suggested items and knowledge to bring to the training. The attendee packet will also list lodging options and a course syllabus.
Additional Training
LoadTrek offers on-site, classroom style training for groups of four or more. During these sessions customers may come to LoadTrek headquarters in Madison, WI, or request a visit by LoadTrek training personnel to each company’s location. Our Training and Professional Services department will audit your system usage and, working with you on request, will develop a customized training and follow up plan.
We also offer: custom webinars, over-the-phone driver training, business assessments, custom integrations, and reporting.
For more information about customized training programs, please call 877.226.0107 extension 104, or email support@loadtrek.net and inquire about training opportunities for you and your team. Or, you can contact us here.
March 25-27; Waco Hilton | 113 S. University Parks Drive | Waco, TX
The SMC Spring Seminar is designed for all Safety professionals to keep up to date with current rules and regulations. Hotel reservations must be made by March 3.
Call the Hilton 254-754-8484 and use code Texas Trucking Association for the discounted room rate of $127 per night.
Click here to view the schedule of events and speakers.
February 25-26; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Weller Conference Center | 700 E. 11th Street | Austin, TX
This course is designed to teach all safety personnel advanced concepts of fleet safety management. Topics include: The Art, Science and Success of Supervision, Supervisory Laws, Rules and Regulations; Accident Management; Claims and Litigation Management; Risk Management and Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This course is required for Director Level Certification by the National Motor Fleet Safety Certification Program.
Register here.
