Schedule

04:00 PM ET - 05:30 PM ET

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Registration Desk

07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Registration Desk

07:30 AM ET - 09:00 AM ET

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency Savannah, River Level, Harborside Ballroom

08:30 AM ET - 09:30 AM ET

General Session

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

• Presentation of Colors and National Anthems
• Event Welcome Remarks – Maj. Andrew Montgomery, Georgia Department of Public Safety
• Opening Remarks – Maj. Erick McGuire, Florida Highway Patrol, CVSA President
• Welcome Remarks for CVSA/FMCSA Data Quality and Systems Training Attendees – Holly Skaar, Idaho State Police, CVSA Information Systems Committee Chair
• Welcome Remarks for CVSA Instructor In-Service Attendees – Keith Kerns, Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, CVSA Training Committee Chair
• Guest Remarks – Jesse Elison, Deputy Administrator, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Closing Remarks – Maj. Erick McGuire, Florida Highway Patrol, CVSA President

09:30 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

10:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

Courtroom Testimony

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This interactive session explores how accurate data strengthens courtroom testimony in commercial motor vehicle and commercial driver’s license cases. Participants will learn how to prepare for testimony and clearly explain inspection findings and data methods. Through a live mock trial and discussion, attendees will see how preparation, clarity and credibility make the difference in court.

12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency Savannah, River Level, Harborside Ballroom

01:00 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET

Human Trafficking Prosecution

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will focus on human trafficking cases from the perspective of a prosecutor.

01:00 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET

Instructor Developer Course and Master Instructor Developer Course Roundtable

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

Specifically for master instructors, this session will allow them to discuss and share ideas for updating, improving and modifying the newly acquired instructor courses.

01:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Testing Room

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Sloane

The last exam will be administered beginning at 2 p.m.

02:30 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

03:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

New Entrant Safety Audit and Investigative Safety Analysis Updates and Legal Sufficiency Training Updates

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will go over investigative course curriculum updates and provide an update along with a preview of the legal sufficiency training for state partners.

03:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

CVSA Resources for Training Instructors and Points of Contact

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

Learn about the resources, information and content available on CVSA Learning to augment the in-service training for each state. In addition, a demonstration on how to use CVSA’s websites will be provided, and we will share the new Instructor Mailbag clips.

07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Registration Desk

07:00 AM ET - 08:30 AM ET

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Registration Desk

08:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

Instructor Development Opportunities

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

A professional keynote speaker will provide information to help attendees improve their instruction skillsets and manage stress, with the goal of becoming a better instructor.

08:30 AM ET - 04:30 PM ET

Testing Room

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Sloane

The last exam will be administered beginning at 2 p.m.

08:30 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET

Enhanced CMV Inspection Program Update

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will provide an update on the Enhanced Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Inspection, which is the inspection standard and procedure for autonomous commercial motor vehicles. Learn how the Enhanced CMV Inspection is being used to ensure vehicle safety regulation compliance with autonomous CMVs.

10:00 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

10:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

Level VIII Electronic Inspection Program Update

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will provide information about the Level VIII Electronic Inspection, which is an inspection conducted electronically or wirelessly while the vehicle is in motion without direct interaction with an enforcement officer. Learn how the Level VIII Electronic Inspection can benefit the motor carrier industry and the law enforcement community.

12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency Savannah, River Level, Harborside Ballroom

01:00 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET

Part A Inspection Training Course Updates and Hours-of-Service Work Project

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This session will go over updates to the North American Standard Inspection Part A course curriculum. Attendees will participate in a hands-on hours-of-service work project to improve inspection skills and instructor knowledge.

01:00 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET

Practical Cargo Tank Inspection

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

Attend this session for detailed information on how to complete a cargo tank inspection, including cut-away models for hands-on learning.

02:30 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

03:00 PM ET - 04:30 PM ET

Part B and Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Training Course Updates

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This session will provide updates on the North American Standard Inspection Part B and Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection course curriculums.

03:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Expense Reimbursement Training

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will outline how to complete and submit an expense report for reimbursement.

04:30 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Electronic Parking Brakes Inspection Bulletin

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This session will provide detailed information about the inspection bulletin and video so that instructors can better train their students how to inspect electronic parking brakes.

07:00 AM ET - 03:30 PM ET

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Registration Desk

07:00 AM ET - 08:30 AM ET

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency Savannah, River Level, Harborside Ballroom

08:30 AM ET - 04:30 PM ET

Testing Room

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Sloane

The last exam will be administered beginning at 2 p.m.

08:30 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET

Identifying and Reconstructing Manipulated ELD Files

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This is a hands-on training session where attendees will work through real manipulated electronic logging device (ELD) files and, using supporting documentation, identify where the manipulation occurred.

08:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

Fraud and Theft Inspection Bulletins

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

The ad hoc committee that created inspection bulletins on chameleon carriers, fraudulent/fictitious USDOT numbers and cargo theft will share law-enforcement-specific information to augment the information in those bulletins.

10:00 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

10:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET

English Language Proficiency Enforcement Guidance

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

This session will focus on English language proficiency enforcement guidance from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and review the questions and answers submitted last year.

12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency Savannah, River Level, Harborside Ballroom

01:00 PM ET - 04:30 PM ET

Hazardous Materials Updates

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom

Learn about updates to the General Hazardous Materials Inspection, Advanced Roadside Hazardous Materials Inspection, Cargo Tank Inspection and Other Bulk Packaging Inspection course curriculums.

01:00 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET

Post-Crash Inspection Program Panel Scenario

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will discuss the Post-Crash Inspection Program and its jurisdictional differences. Attendees will also learn how to set up a Post-Crash Inspection Program in their jurisdiction.

02:30 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Second Level, Regency Ballroom Foyer

03:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET

Trucks 101

Hyatt Regency Savannah, Lobby Level, Scarbrough 5

This session will provide helpful commercial motor vehicle, driver and traffic enforcement information that can be shared with law enforcement officers and agencies not trained in the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.