COURSES
“From Recruit to the Road”
This class is designed to help carriers improve their hiring process by focusing on safety, compliance, and long-term driver retention. We’ll walk through the key steps you must take when bringing a new driver on board—background checks, Clearinghouse queries, PSP reports, medical certifications, and more. You’ll learn how to spot red flags, ask the right questions, and avoid costly hiring mistakes. Whether you’re new to hiring or just need a refresher, this course gives you the tools to hire smarter and protect your operation.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS CLASS
Chapter 1: Hiring CMV Drivers – Why It Matters More Than Ever
Chapter 2: Who Can Legally Drive a CMV?
Chapter 3: Building an Effective Driver Qualification Process
Chapter 4: Driver Applications & Qualifications
Bonus Chapter: Ten Behaviorial Interview Questions
Chapter 5: Mandatory and Optional Reports
Chapter 6: The Clearinghouse and Drug Testing
“Own Your Clock”
This class breaks down the Hours of Service (HOS) rules in a clear, easy-to-follow way—perfect for trucking company owners, safety managers, and drivers alike. We’ll cover key regulations, exemptions, and real-world examples to help you stay compliant, avoid violations, and keep your operation running smoothly. Whether you’re new to HOS or just need a refresher, this course is built to make the complicated stuff simple.
WHAT IS COVERED IN THIS CLASS
Chapter 1: A History Lesson – Where did the rules come from?
Chapter 2: The Great Divide – How and when to use duty statuses
Chapter 3: More Than Just Driving – Who needs an ELD and why
Chapter 4: Splitting Time – How to do an split sleeper status
Chapter 5: Eight Days a Week – How a driver’s day can work
Chapter 6: Exception to the Rules – who qualifies for driving exemptions
Chapter 7: Truth or Consequences – What happens if HOS rules are not followed
WATTSMEN
SAFETY
SUBSCRIPTION
ONLY $40
PER MONTH
Your All-in-One Resource for Trucking Safety & Compliance
Stay ahead of DOT regulations and protect your fleet with the Wattsmen CMV Safety Subscription — a monthly membership built specifically for motor carriers who take safety seriously.
From driver qualification files to Hours of Service, from ELD questions to audit prep — our growing library of compliance documents, checklists, video trainings, and templates keeps you covered.
Each subscriber gets:
✔️ All online video safety classes with detailed handouts
✔️ Access to downloadable and customizable safety documents
✔️ Exclusive monthly safety & compliance webinars
✔️ A dedicated text line for real-time questions
Whether you’re a safety manager, fleet owner, or operations lead, this subscription gives you the tools, clarity, and support to stay compliant and protect your drivers, your business, and your CSA scores.
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Build An Effective Safety Foundation
A strong safety program is more than just meeting DOT requirements. It’s about protecting your drivers, your equipment, and your company’s future. In this hands-on training, participants will learn how to build, implement, and maintain a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety program that aligns with FMCSA regulations and supports a culture of accountability.
In this class, attendees will have a clear understanding of driver qualification requirements, vehicle maintenance tracking, Hours of Service management, drug and alcohol compliance, internal auditing processes, and effective safety policies. They’ll also learn how to shift their safety mindset from reactive to proactive, transforming compliance into a company-wide commitment to safety.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or tightening up an existing program, this course gives you the tools, templates, and confidence to build a safety program that stands up to audits and stands behind your drivers.
The BASICs
Safety isn’t just about what happens on the road, it’s about how you measure, manage, and improve performance before problems arise. In this class, we break down the FMCSA’s Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs), the core of the Safety Measurement System (SMS) that drives CSA scores and compliance reviews.
You’ll learn what each BASIC means, how violations impact your company’s safety profile, and what steps you can take to improve your scores. Whether it’s Unsafe Driving, Hours of Service Compliance, or Vehicle Maintenance, this session explains how each category is monitored, what enforcement looks for, and how to build a proactive safety strategy around them.
By the end of the class, you’ll understand how the BASICs tie into interventions, audits, and DOT risk ratings so you can take back control of your compliance and safety reputation.
Create A Driver Coaching Program
This practical, hands-on course is designed to help safety managers, fleet supervisors, and company leaders develop and implement a driver coaching program that actually works. Coaching isn’t about punishment—it’s about building a culture of accountability, safety, and trust.
In this class, you’ll learn how to use real-world data from ELDs, dash cams, and driving reports to identify risky behaviors before they lead to violations or crashes. We’ll walk through the full coaching process: recognizing coachable moments, having productive conversations with drivers, documenting sessions, and tracking progress over time.
You’ll leave with the tools, templates, and confidence to launch or improve a coaching program tailored to your fleet’s size, goals, and technology.
AND MORE…