Available Training Courses

DOT Compliance Manager (3-Day Course) — $1,295

The flagship course. Build a solid DOT compliance foundation covering driver qualification, vehicle maintenance, hours of service, safety audits, and audit prep. Ideal for safety managers, fleet managers, compliance officers, and operations staff. Includes course handbook, DQ folder, maintenance folder, laminated guides, and USB with compliance documents.

Advanced DOT Compliance Manager (4-Day Course) — $1,750

Available only to DOT Compliance Manager graduates. Covers Hazardous Materials Compliance and Commercial Vehicle Inspection in depth. Students earn the exclusive Certified DOT Compliance Manager® (CDM) designation — issued only by Safety Compliance & Training LLC.

Commercial Vehicle & Brake Inspector Certification (3-Day Course) — $1,250

Hands-on classroom and field training to qualify students to perform federal annual CMV inspections, brake inspections, and brake readjustment. Covers Parts 393 and 396 with live truck and trailer practice.

DOT General Hazardous Materials (2-Day Course) — $895

Covers HazMat applicability under FMCSR, registration, 101 Table, shipping papers, placarding, labeling, markings, and cargo tank testing. Includes PHMSA regulation handbook and USB training materials.

Crash Investigation for Motor Carriers (2-Day Course) — $650

Prepare for the inevitable. Learn post-accident response, employee statements, photo collection, when DOT post-accident drug testing applies, civil litigation process, and how a strong safety program reduces settlement exposure.

DOT Roadside Inspection (2-Day Course) — $650

Enforcement-perspective breakdown of roadside inspections. Covers the most-cited equipment violations, how OOS conditions are determined, and what drivers and safety managers need to check before every trip.

DOT Driver Orientation (8-Hour Course) — $300

One-day classroom training for new and refresher drivers. Covers pre- and post-trip inspections, hours of service, and the equipment violations that lead to citations and OOS orders.

DOT Audit & Recordkeeping Seminar (4-Hour Course) — $250

Focused session on what DOT auditors look for — DQ files, HOS records, and maintenance documentation. Includes audit checklists and real-world walk-through based on enforcement experience.

Program Authority & Instructor Background

Safety Compliance & Training LLC is owned by Santiago Talamantez, a Texas-based DOT and OSHA compliance professional providing training and operational support for motor carriers and safety managers.

Santiago’s background includes direct experience in:

• DOT compliance and enforcement

• FMCSA regulations and audit preparation

• Commercial motor vehicle inspections

• OSHA safety and health training

• Safety program development for transportation and industrial operations

This training curriculum is built from practical, enforcement-informed experience — not theory alone.

Additional Credentials

• Certified Safety & Health Official (CSHO) - General Industry & Construction

• DOT & OSHA compliance training experience

• U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran

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