PPATEC HazMat Vehicle Inspection Demonstration

The PPA is excited to partner with FMCSA and Pennsylvania State Police to offer a new educational opportunity to our membership. This concept will combine both classroom review and mock roadside inspections to assist HazMat transporters in understanding compliance requirements.

Classroom/Instructional Training (one hour)

• Discuss Out of Service Criteria & top 5 violations for Commercial Vehicles and Drivers

• Expectations of the driver and officer during a roadside inspection

• Explain the different Levels of Inspections a driver/vehicle can undergo during a roadside inspection

• DATAQ Process: How to challenge a violation documented on a roadside inspection report

Vehicle Inspection Demonstration (one hour)

• Various types of CMV’s (residental fuel oil, propane bobtail, and gasoline/diesel cargo tanker) we be present based upon location. 

• Officer will conduct a Level 1 inspection on a CMV, to show attendee what to expect during a roadside inspection.

• Demonstrate the CVSA Level 1 roadside inspection process

• Review most common vehicle/driver/HazMat related vehicle violations discovered during a roadside inspection

• Paperwork:  Documents reviewed during a roadside inspection, including a discussion on ELDs.

Registration includes: Catered Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)

Instructors: PA State Police TFC. Kurt J. Haag, Motor Carrier Inspector