Smyser & Associates is a national transportation compliance management firm specializing in assessing, developing, implementing, and maintaining
highly effective transportation compliance programs. Our client base is a diverse group of transportation service companies operating a wide-range
of equipment. With more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience our firm has a proven record for designing client-specific compliance programs
that satisfy both Federal and State requirements.
Who we are
Our staff of compliance professionals is led by the founder and President of Smyser and Associates, Bill Smyser. Bill is a retired member of the California Highway Patrol and
has held both operational and senior compliance positions with some of the nation's largest Hazardous Waste Management transporters. For the past twenty-five
years Bill has been building a staff of highly trained compliance specialists from the private and public sectors. Our Compliance Specialists come to you
with extensive specialized training in the areas of Hours of Services, Drug & Alcohol programs, Equipment Inspections, Driver Qualification File management, Cargo Tank inspection,
and high level Hazardous Waste Management experience.
Our clients benefit from our twenty-five years of hands-on field experience working directly with both the Federal DOT and other State Regulatory Agencies. This experience coupled
with our outstanding reputation results in an unparalleled success rate for the carriers we represent.
To see how your company can benefit from our experience call Smyser and Associates and put the power of our firm behind your compliance program. Call toll free 1-800-998-5551 to schedule your free compliance consultation.
Services
Smyser & Associates offers your company a complete menu of compliance management solutions that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.
Hours of Service - There are a number of factors that determine the correct method of recording driver's activities while performing on-duty work.
We offer a complete log review program that includes an auditing process to insure your drivers are reporting their duty status accurately.
Driver Qualification -
Qualifying a driver and properly maintaining the necessary documents in a driver's DQ file is essential for a sound compliance program. However, your
responsibility doesn't end there - our review and assessment program will evaluate each component of a properly prepared DQ file for accuracy and completeness.
Mock Terminal Inspection -
Our Mock Terminal Inspection is a comprehensive evaluation of your Transportation Safety and Compliance Program. Our process subjects all elements of your compliance
program to the regulatory scrutiny of a formal compliance audit using guidelines similar to those employed by the DOT & CHP.
Drug and Alcohol Proram -
One of the highest areas of risk in any compliance program is an effective and compliant Drug & Alcohol Program. Smyser & Associates has the expertise to evaluate &
measure the compliance of your existing program with Part 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40CFR) and Part 382 of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Training
Successful organizations invest in the education and training of key members within their group. Smyser & Associates can complement these efforts with a wide range of customizable training programs.
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for mechanics
- Drug and Alcohol Training for Safety Sensitive Employees
- Reasonable Suspicion Training for Supervisors
- Hours of Service Training for Drivers and Dispatchers
- Hazardous Material/Waste Training
- Pre-trip Inspection Training for Drivers
- Accident Investigation
In addition to the programs listed above we can also customize a training sessions to serve the specific needs of your organization.
Call us today to discuss a solution to your training needs.
Controlled Substance Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), along with the Department of Transportation (DOT),
requires that persons subject to the commercial driver�s license (CDL) requirements and their employers follow alcohol and drug testing rules.
Required Training
Have you provided your drivers and anyone who supervises a driver with the training required by the FMCSR?
Our specially trained compliance professionals will examine each component of your Drug and Alcohol program to insure compliance with Federal Testing Regulations. The assessment will include
the contents of your written program, the required training component, and the administration of the program.
Legalization
Our compliance staff is prepared to discuss and correct any misconceptions the legalization of marijuana has had on Federal DOT testing regulations.
For more information or to schedule your free compliance consultation please call us at 1-800-998-5551
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