CVSA’s Upcoming Webinars

Wednesday, May 14, 1-2 p.m. EDT

For Members and Non-Members

Learn how to foster a safety culture where drivers feel supported, recognize the signs of fatigue, and take appropriate action to prevent crashes and low performance. This webinar will cover the foundational elements of building an effective safety culture – accountability, behavior and communication.

Current Common Issues in Hazmat Transportation

Thursday, May 15, 1-2 p.m. EDT

For All Members

We will answer some common questions about lithium batteries, international shipments, inspection and regulatory guidance (CVSA Operational Policy 15), documenting violations on inspections, labeling vs. placarding of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), inspecting vehicles transporting hydrogen and manifolding IBCs.

2025 CVSA Workshop Review and Updates

Thursday, June 12, 1-2 p.m. EDT

For All Members

We will provide updates from the CVSA Workshop last month. We will go over actions by the CVSA Board of Directors, including updates to inspection bulletins and operational policies and an overview of letters and petitions.

CVSA’s Legislative Priorities and the Path to Reauthorization

Monday, June 16, 1-2 p.m. EDT

For All Members

Learn about CVSA’s current legislative priorities, including CVSA’s priority issues for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation. The webinar will also provide an update on what to expect as the U.S. Congress begins working on surface transportation reauthorization.

The Scheduling Puzzle: Sleep Science and Driver Fatigue

Wednesday, June 25, 1-2:30 p.m. EDT

For Members and Non-Members

Recent National Transportation Safety Board investigations revealed the impact of irregular schedules. Join this webinar to learn practical applications of sleep science to scheduling and staffing. Understand how sleep architecture, circadian rhythm, sleep pressure and brain wave speeds affect a driver’s alertness to prevent crashes and maximize productivity.

Hazmat Employee Training Requirements

Thursday, June 26, 1-2 p.m. EDT

For All Members

All hazmat employees must have mandatory training outlined in the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 172, Subpart H. We will review the four topics all hazmat employees must learn and look at the fifth topic – in-depth security training – and when that training is required. This webinar will include suggestions for best practices to implement in your training programs.

CVSA will hold a combined Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) and Shipping Lithium Batteries Course May 19-23 in Dallas, Texas. In this course, hazmat instructors will learn how to set up a successful hazmat training program, gain the knowledge to confidently train hazmat employees on hazmat regulations, learn about lithium batteries and the process for shipping lithium batteries, and gain an understanding of the employers’ responsibility to comply with regulations and properly train employees. The deadline to register is May 9. Learn more and register.

Fatigue Management Program Roadmap Course

CVSA will hold its Virtual Fatigue Management Program Roadmap Course on May 21. This eight-hour North American Fatigue Management Program (NAFMP) virtual training course will outline the main components of a fatigue management program and cover key fatigue-management educational and training elements. The deadline to register is May 19. Learn more and register.

Hazardous Materials Instructor Training Introductory Course

CVSA will hold its Introduction to HMIT Course virtually June 10-12. This three-day introductory Train the Trainer course will provide hazmat instructors with the tools they need to confidently train hazmat employees on the requirements in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Subpart H in Part 172. The course will include instruction, individual presentations, work projects, practical exercises, individual assignments and coursework, and a pre-test and post-test. This course also serves as a refresher course for current instructors who teach hazmat employees. The deadline to register is June 1. Learn more and register.

Industry Enhanced CMV Inspection For Autonomous Vehicles Training Course

CVSA will hold its Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspection Training Course June 16-20 in Lewisville, Texas. This five-day training course will teach autonomous vehicle motor carrier personnel the inspection procedure, vehicle components and vehicle compliance requirements for CMVs equipped with automated driving systems. The deadline to register is May 30. Learn more and register.

NAFMP Train the Trainer Virtual Course

CVSA will hold its NAFMP Train the Trainer Course virtually on June 24. This course is for motor carrier instructors who conduct or expect to conduct fatigue management training for CMV drivers and their families. The deadline to register is June 20. Learn more and register.

U.S. Industry Roadside Vehicle Requirements Training Course

CVSA will hold a U.S. Industry Roadside Vehicle Inspection Training Course the week of July 28-Aug. 1 in Austin, Texas. This training course will provide motor carriers with the tools and knowledge to achieve compliance with roadside safety regulations and a better understanding of the relationship between vehicle regulatory requirements and vehicle out-of-service conditions. The deadline to register is July 16. Learn more and register.

Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Course

CVSA will hold its Shipping Lithium Batteries Training Course virtually on July 29. This course will introduce the hazmat employee instructor to the types of lithium batteries and common uses; lithium battery chemistry and safety; lithium battery classification in § 173.185, including exceptions; shipping papers, when required; marking; labeling; placarding; emergency response; incident investigation; materials of trade; and undeclared lithium battery shipments. The deadline to register is July 22. Learn more and register.