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| About the Training |
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The Motor Carrier Transportation Division is responsible for training and certifying all Oregon truck safety inspectors. This includes employees of Oregon´s Department of Transportation, as well as all state law enforcement and regulatory personnel. There are more than 500 trained and certified truck safety inspectors at work in Oregon today and they check more than 60,000 commercial vehicles and drivers each year.
Instructors:
Jess Brown
Hazardous Material Transportation & Safety Compliance Specialist, 503-378-3667
David Rios
Hazardous Material Transportation & Safety Compliance Specialist, 503-378-5891
Ken Reaves
Safety Compliance Specialist, 971-673-5920
Kathy Beck-Blaine
Statewide Truck Inspector Training Specialist, 503-378-5101
Need to Schedule Training?
Contact the Motor Carrier Transportation Division:
Kathy Beck-Blaine, Statewide Truck Inspector Training Specialist, 503-378-5101
Questions?
Contact: Bonnie Pierovich, Program Coordinator, 503-378-4355
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| Level 1 Inspections |
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North American Standard Level 1 Inspection
10 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Upcoming Training Dates
April 12-23, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Register for the upcoming training date.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this CVSA certified course provides the training needed to conduct vehicle and driver inspections under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). The course work includes daily work projects, hands-on inspection exercises, and written exams. The successful completion of this course is required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in order for a government employee to affix CVSA decals to commercial vehicles.
Course objectives:
• Provide inspectors with the basic information needed to conduct Level 1 or Level 5 inspections. Successful completion of this course also qualifies an inspector to conduct Level 2, 3, and 4 inspections.
• Familiarize the student with the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.Familiarize the student with the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria.
• Provide commercial vehicle inspectors with enforcement guidelines generally applicable in any jurisdiction.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Advanced Level 1 |
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North American Standard Advanced Level 1 Inspection
5 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Upcoming Training Dates
None scheduled.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this CVSA certified course provides additional training for individuals who have been certified Level 1 truck inspectors for at least two years. The course work builds on the inspector knowledge of CDL verification, driver logs and impairment, mechanical components, cargo securement, and crash data collection and reporting.
Course objectives:
• Provide inspectors with advanced truck inspection skills to conduct Level 1 or Level 5 inspections.
• Review CDL and log book criteria, with a heavy concentration on CDL verification and false log books.
• Expand on mechanical component knowledge, with an emphasis on the brake system and hydraulic brakes.
• Understand crash scene assessment and data gathering techniques.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Level 2 Inspections |
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Oregon Standard Level 2
Walk-Around Vehicle / Driver Inspection
5 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Upcoming Training Dates
December 14-18, 2009 - Woodburn Port of Entry
March 29-April 2, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
June 21-25, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
September 27-October 1, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
December 6-10, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Register for one of the upcoming training dates.
March 8-19, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
(two-week course - ODOT staff only)
ODOT staff - register for this training.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides the training needed to conduct a walk-around truck inspection after a routine probable cause stop. Inspectors learn what to look for and how to inspect certain component parts while in uniform. The successful completion of this course does not entitle the inspector to issue CVSA decals, which are only issued during Level 1 inspections.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Inspection Refresher Courses |
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Truck Inspection Refresher Course
4 Hours
Upcoming Training Dates
July 27, 2010 - Farewell Bend Port of Entry (2 classes)
July 29, 2010 - Umatilla Port of Entry (2 classes)
August 31, 2010 - Cascade Locks Port of Entry (2 classes)
September 9, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry (2 classes)
Register for one of the upcoming training dates.
Truck Inspection Refresher Course
8 Hours
Upcoming Training Date
July 8, 2010 - Tualatin Police Dept. - Class Size 40 (minimum 10)
Register for this training date.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Electronic Logs |
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Electronic On-Board Recording Device
(Electronic Logs)
2 Days
Class Size - 40 (Tentative)
Upcoming Training Dates
None scheduled.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Cargo Securement |
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Cargo Securement
4 Hours
Upcoming Training Date
February 24, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Register for this training date.
Cargo Securement
4 Hours Classroom, 4 Hours Practical
Upcoming Training Dates
May 17, 2010 - Klamath Falls Port of Entry - Class Size - 18 (minimum 10)
May 18, 2010 - Klamath Falls Port of Entry
May 19, 2010 - Ashland Port of Entry - Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
May 20, 2010 - Ashland Port of Entry
June 16, 2010 - Cascade Locks Port of Entry
June 17, 2010 - Cascade Locks Port of Entry
Register for the upcoming training dates.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides the inspector with additional training on how to inspect cargo securement. Course will cover general cargo securement rules, with emphasis on commodity specific rules.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| General Hazmat Inspection |
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General Hazardous Materials
Inspection & Compliance
5 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Prerequisite - CVSA Level 1 Certified
Upcoming Training Dates
June 7-11, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Register for this training.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides the general training needed to conduct roadside inspections of trucks carrying hazardous materials. The successful completion of this course is required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in order for a government employee to affix CVSA decals to commercial vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Hazmat - Tank / Bulk Packaging |
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Hazardous Materials -
Cargo Tank / Bulk Packaging Inspection
4 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Prerequisite - CVSA Level 1 and Hazardous Material Certified
Upcoming Training Dates
July 13-16, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Register for this training.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides the training needed to conduct roadside inspections of trucks carrying hazardous materials in cargo tanks. The successful completion of this course is required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in order for a government employee to affix CVSA decals to commercial vehicles transporting hazardous materials in cargo tanks.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Hazmat - Other Bulk Packaging |
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Hazardous Materials - Other Bulk Packaging
4 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Prerequisite - CVSA Level 1 and Hazardous Material Certified
Upcoming Training Dates
August 3-6, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
Register for this training.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides the training needed to conduct roadside inspections of trucks carrying hazardous materials in bulk packages, not including cargo tanks. The successful completion of this course is required by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in order for a government employee to affix CVSA decals to commercial vehicles transporting hazardous materials in bulk packages.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| Hazmat Refresher |
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Hazardous Materials Refresher
2 Days
Class Size - 16 (minimum 10)
Upcoming Training Dates
January 26-27, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
March 30-31, 2010 - Ashland Port of Entry
May 5-6, 2010 - Woodburn Port of Entry
August 18-19, 2010 - Umatilla Port of Entry
Register for one of the upcoming training dates.
Designed for regulatory and law enforcement personnel, this course provides refresher training to review what was learned in the 5-day General HM Inspection & Compliance course and the 5-day Bulk Packaging HM Inspection course.
Questions? Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine - 503-378-5101 or 503-378-4355.
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| About the Instructors |
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Bonnie Pierovich
Bonnie coordinates training and is the lead instructor for all safety inspector courses. She has well over 25 years experience in Oregon´s motor carrier safety program.
Kathy Beck-Blaine
Kathy schedules training and is the statewide truck inspector training specialist. She has worked in motor carrier safety since 1982, first with the Public Utility Commission Transportation Safety Program and then with the Motor Carrier Transportation Division when it became part of ODOT in 1996. Kathy has experience in both registration and safety.
Jess Brown
Jess, a Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist based in the Salem Headquarters, has been with the Oregon Department of Transportation since 1998. Prior to that he worked for the Department of Defense as an Environmental Protection Specialist dealing with hazardous waste and hazardous materials.
David Rios
David, a Hazardous Materials Transportation Specialist based in the Salem Headquarters, has been with the Oregon Department of Transportation since 2001. He has experience in Registration, International Fuel Tax, and Safety.
Ken Reaves
Ken has been with motor carrier safety since 2003, first as a Motor Carrier Enforcement Officer and currently as a Compliance Specialist based in Portland. Prior to that, he worked in the transportation industry for over 13 years, starting as a driver and then moving into safety compliance and training.
Bonnie, Kathy, Jess, David, and Ken provide training for nearly 500 regulatory and law enforcement personnel each year. They routinely use local Motor Carrier Enforcement Officers, ODOT Safety Specialists, and law enforcement agency personnel to act as hands-on coaches during the training.
Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and may be canceled if minimum class size is not met. Contact Kathy Beck-Blaine, Statewide Truck Inspector Training Specialist, 503-378-5101, to reserve space in a class or to schedule additional classes.
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