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SUMMARY:NATMI CSS & CDS Fleet Safety Certification Virtual Course
DESCRIPTION:Register hereMotor Fleet Safety Basics - September 21-22\, 2026Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs - September 23-24\, 2026Certification Exam - September 25\, 2026Registration Deadline - September 13\, 2026\nWant to become certified? The courses below are applicable toward NATMI's nationally recognized\, university accredited certification programs. Taking the courses is the first step toward earning a credential that will help you become a more competent professional\, earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony. If you have the job experience\, you can pay one lump sum that covers all fees for certification\, and complete the process within a 60-day time frame   or less. Motor Fleet Safety Basics Course Description This "Fleet Safety 101" program is designed to provide training on effective implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. A training requirement for NATMI's safety certification program\, this course is designed for line-level safety supervisors\, with the basic emphasis on what they need to do and when and how to do it. Managers of small fleets and experienced safety professionals seeking a refresher on technical issues will find this course helpful as well. You'll gain technical knowledge taught within the context of the importance of safety and applying a quality management approach to safety program implementation. Some pre-reading is also required. The following topics will be covered: Objectives of a fleet safety program Overview of NATMI certification for safety professionals DOT/OSHA Record keeping issues and requirements Reporting and documenting vehicle accidents Employee injury control and prevention Hiring the right people Driver retention Safety training Implementing safety in your company Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs Course Description This course is designed to provide transportation safety directors and prospective safety directors with the vision and skills that they need to manage an effective safety program. Participants will be playing the role of a newly-hired safety director at a company in need of a safety overhaul. Through case-based scenarios\, learn how to "sell" safety to top management\, foster a safety "culture" in the organization\, demonstrate safety's Return on Investment\, and consistently improve the safety of company operations using quality management approaches. The following topics will be covered: How to become a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) Safety is good business   demonstrating the effect of safe operation on profitability. The quality management approach to safety programs: how to identify the root cause of company safety problems and establish systems for continuous improvement. Employee injury/illness management programs: focusing on critical safe behaviors to prevent or reduce injuries\; managing injury costs through early return to work programs. Driver performance management: using quality tools to identify the root causes of Hours of Service violations and to analyze driver turnover. Accident analysis and litigation: root cause analysis of accident trends\; a case study in accident litigation. Implementing safety: how to implement the concepts introduced in this course in your own company.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<!DOCTYPE html><html><head><title></title></head><body aria-disabled="false"><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><br></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><a fr-original-style="" href="https://natmi.org/training/course-schedule/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D194400422" style="user-select: auto\;"><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Register here</strong></a></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Motor Fleet Safety Basics</strong> - September 21-22\, 2026</p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs</strong> - September 23-24\, 2026</p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Certification Exam</strong> - September 25\, 2026</p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><em style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-style: italic\;">Registration Deadline - September 13\, 2026</em></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><br style="box-sizing: border-box\;"></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Want to become certified?&nbsp\;</strong></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'>The courses below are applicable toward NATMI&rsquo\;s nationally recognized\, university accredited certification programs. Taking the courses is the first step toward earning a credential that will help you become a more competent professional\, earn industry recognition and credibility in court testimony. If you have the job experience\, you can pay one lump sum that covers all fees for certification\, and complete the process within a 60-day time frame &ndash\; or less.&nbsp\;</p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Motor Fleet Safety Basics Course Description&nbsp\;</strong></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'>This &ldquo\;Fleet Safety 101&rdquo\; program is designed to provide training on effective implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. A training requirement for NATMI&rsquo\;s safety certification program\, this course is designed for line-level safety supervisors\, with the basic emphasis on what they need to do and when and how to do it. Managers of small fleets and experienced safety professionals seeking a refresher on technical issues will find this course helpful as well. You&rsquo\;ll gain technical knowledge taught within the context of the importance of safety and applying a quality management approach to safety program implementation. Some pre-reading is also required. The following topics will be covered: Objectives of a fleet safety program Overview of NATMI certification for safety professionals DOT/OSHA Record keeping issues and requirements Reporting and documenting vehicle accidents Employee injury control and prevention Hiring the right people Driver retention Safety training Implementing safety in your company&nbsp\;</p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'><strong fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;" style="box-sizing: border-box\; font-weight: 700\;">Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs Course Description&nbsp\;</strong></p><p open="" style='box-sizing: border-box\; border: 0px\; font-size: 20px\; font-style: normal\; font-weight: 300\; margin: 0px 0px 1rem\; outline: 0px\; padding: 0px\; vertical-align: baseline\; color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: "Open Sans"\, sans-serif\; font-variant-ligatures: normal\; font-variant-caps: normal\; letter-spacing: normal\; orphans: 2\; text-align: start\; text-indent: 0px\; text-transform: none\; widows: 2\; word-spacing: 0px\; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px\; white-space: normal\; background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 255)\; text-decoration-thickness: initial\; text-decoration-style: initial\; text-decoration-color: initial\;'>This course is designed to provide transportation safety directors and prospective safety directors with the vision and skills that they need to manage an effective safety program. Participants will be playing the role of a newly-hired safety director at a company in need of a safety overhaul. Through case-based scenarios\, learn how to &ldquo\;sell&rdquo\; safety to top management\, foster a safety &ldquo\;culture&rdquo\; in the organization\, demonstrate safety&rsquo\;s Return on Investment\, and consistently improve the safety of company operations using quality management approaches. The following topics will be covered: How to become a Certified Director of Safety (CDS) Safety is good business &ndash\; demonstrating the effect of safe operation on profitability. The quality management approach to safety programs: how to identify the root cause of company safety problems and establish systems for continuous improvement. Employee injury/illness management programs: focusing on critical safe behaviors to prevent or reduce injuries\; managing injury costs through early return to work programs. Driver performance management: using quality tools to identify the root causes of Hours of Service violations and to analyze driver turnover. Accident analysis and litigation: root cause analysis of accident trends\; a case study in accident litigation. Implementing safety: how to implement the concepts introduced in this course in your own company.</p></body></html>
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