Transportation Industry

Transportation Consulting

Motor carriers face compliance complexities across all areas of their business. They’re not only subject to the U.S. motor carrier safety regulations, but also federal tax rules and state-specific requirements. If transporting hazardous materials or operating across international borders, the complexities increase exponentially. To effectively manage risk, proactive carriers need to go above and beyond these regulations.

J. J. Keller® Consulting Services offer real-world, industry-specific expertise and assistance to help your transportation operation create a safer workplace, both on and off the road.

On the road to success,

we’ll keep you in the driver’s seat.

Learn more by calling a Compliance Specialist today at 833-982-1236.

Driver Safety

Safety & Compliance Expertise for Reducing Industry Risks

Transportation

Compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations is essential for the day-to-day operations of your fleet. This includes driver qualification, hours of service, vehicle maintenance and more. Staying up-to-date and complying with these requirements can be challenging.

Ensure your compliance with complex transportation regulations, improve driver safety and prevent costly violations with the help of our veteran consultants.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Program
  • Cargo Securement
  • DOT & FMCSA Compliance
  • Driver Qualification
  • Driver Training
  • Drug & Alcohol Testing
  • ELDs & ELogs
  • Hazmat Transportation
  • National Safety Code (Canada)
  • Vehicle Permits
  • Operating Authority
  • Safety Culture
  • Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance
  • And More

Health & Safety

From loading docks to warehouses and more, transportation companies must understand and comply with the OSHA regulations that apply to them, from General Industry Standards (Part 1910) to standards specific to your facilities. Compliance is more important than ever, because OSHA enforcement has intensified in recent years, with new programs implemented and fewer penalty reductions.

Trust us to help protect your company from violations, workplace injuries, workers’ comp costs and higher insurance premiums.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Active Shooter
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Confined Spaces
  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Forklift Safety
  • HazCom
  • HAZWOPER
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • PPE
  • Physical Security
  • Safety Culture
  • Scaffolding
  • Slips, Trips & Falls
  • And More

Environmental

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates many activities related to environmental risks that may exist at your facilities, including hazardous waste, air and water emissions, and chemical storage. Additionally, there are likely numerous state and local level requirements your company needs to be aware of.

We’ll help you understand your company’s environmental obligations and ensure you’re in compliance with all EPA and local regulations.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Air Emission Permitting & Reporting
  • Industrial Discharge Permits & Reports
  • RCRA Training
  • Regulatory Applicability
  • Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
  • Tier II Reporting
  • Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Reporting
  • Waste Reporting
  • And More

Hazmat

Handling and transporting hazardous materials, such as chemicals, flammable liquids, and toxic substances requires a clear understanding of all pertinent regulatory requirements, particularly when engaged in multi-modal transportation. It only takes one mistake for your company to face major violations and even legal liability.

Let us help you understand your company’s risks and regulatory responsibilities, so you can avoid accidents, fines and a poor Hazmat BASIC score.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
  • International Air Transport Association (IATA)
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
  • International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
  • International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG)
  • Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
  • And More

Human Resources

Compliance with wage and hour laws, employee leave policies, and anti-discrimination regulations is crucial for your company. Given the recent staggering lawsuit settlements and increased enforcement by the Department of Labor and EEOC, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re in compliance with employment laws.

We’ll help you navigate those employment laws so your company can stay in compliance and avoid costly litigation.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • I-9
  • Labor Law/Employment Law Postings
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Soft Skills Training
  • Substance Abuse
  • Supervisor & Employee Training
  • Wage & Hour
  • Workplace Violence
  • And More

Consulting Services for Your Safety & Compliance Success

Safety & Compliance Programs

Our most complete, hands-on solutions for reducing risk, these subscription-based programs provide ongoing consultant support combined with an entire suite of services, from initial assessment to policy development custom plans, employee training and J. J. Keller resources.

Programs include:

Audits & Assessments

Our proprietary diagnostic audit and assessment services provide an objective review of your policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities from highly experienced DOT consultants. They’ll identify your compliance gaps, tell you which areas require the most attention, and explain how to make improvements that show good faith in the event of an audit or litigation. All services include a written summary report of our findings.

Audit & assessment areas include:

Advisory Services

Gain objective, third-party guidance for navigating the complexities of regulatory requirements and best practices. Not only will our consultants eliminate potential blind spots, they’ll keep you up-to-date and recent and upcoming regulatory changes impacting your transportation operation.

Advisory service areas include:

  • Driver Performance Management
  • Hazmat Transportation (DOT, IATA, IMDG, TDG)
  • DOT Permits & Authority
  • Safety Policies & Procedures
  • Safety Culture
  • Motor Carrier Safety
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Guidance & Interpretation
  • Capital Project Execution
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Compliance
  • And More
Consultant-Led Training

Our consultants, who are highly qualified subject-matter experts, are also highly skilled trainers who know how to incorporate the latest adult learning methods to improve learning retention for all types of drivers. They can train your drivers and supervisors using a customized curriculum developed specifically for your unique situation.

In addition to Consultant-Led Training, we also offer our hands-on, in-depth Safe & Smart® Training for both drivers and trainers.

Training topics include:

Transportation

  • Accident Procedures
  • Canada Drivers & Trainers
  • Cargo Securement
  • CDL-A Drivers
  • Defensive Driving
  • DOT A-to-Z
  • DOT 101
  • Drug & Alcohol Training for DERs
  • Entry-Level Drivers
  • Hazardous Materials
  • Hours of Service
  • IFTA/IRP
  • Non-CDL Drivers
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Yard Drivers
  • And More

EHS

  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Confined Spaces
  • Electrical Safety
  • Forklift Safety
  • HazCom
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • OSHA 10- or 30-Hour
  • PPE
  • Respiratory Protection
  • And More

Human Resources

  • Constructive Conflict
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  • FMLA for Supervisors
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Workplace Violence
  • And More
Government Reporting

Simplify compliance with complex transportation, environmental and OSHA reporting obligations. Our reporting services will verify the need to file a report, including specific state and federal requirements for your location(s). Then we’ll complete the reporting on your behalf, accurately and on time.

Reports include:

  • Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)
  • Storm Water Pollution & Prevention Planning
  • Tier II
  • Toxics Release Inventory (TRI)
  • Waste Management
  • Wastewater/Industrial Discharge Monitoring
  •  And More

Learn more by calling a Compliance Specialist today at 833-982-1236.

OUR PURPOSE

We help ensure safe, respectful workplaces, job sites and highways. So employees thrive. So they return home each day to the families who love them. We empower businesses to excel by removing risk and giving them confidence that they are meeting complex regulations. We lead by example in our own communities by embracing those most in need and the programs that sustain them.