Schedule

04:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Coatroom

07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Coatroom

07:00 AM CT - 08:30 AM CT

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

General Session

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

• Event Welcome Remarks
• Welcome Remarks for CVSA/FMCSA Data Quality and Systems Training Attendees
• Welcome Remarks for CVSA Instructor In-Service Attendees
• Remarks from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
• Closing Remarks

10:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

General Session: Violation Code Table Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

Presenters: Joe Bowling, Holly Skaar and Keith Kerns

This session will focus on discussing the history of the data violation tables and issues associated with past data manipulation, the current state of the data tables and how to properly document a violation, and the future vision going forward regarding updates to this process.

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

ISA/NESA/NESA WS Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

Presenters: Jessica Davis, Harold Davis and Chris May

The updates to the ISA / NESA / NESA WS curriculum based on course change requests will be presented by members of the Investigative Curriculum Advisory Team.

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

PCVI Update

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency CD

The updates to the PCVI curriculum based on course change requests will be presented along with updates to the Toolbox by a member of the Curriculum Advisory Team.

02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Investigative Exams

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Emergency Exit Training

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency CD

This session will focus on common violations pertaining to emergency exit space, locations, markings, and operations. Special emphasis will focus on uniformly documenting these violations, consistently applying the CVSA Out of Service Criteria, and reviewing the recent updates to Operational Policy 14 and the Emergency Exit inspection bulletin.

07:00 AM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Coatroom

07:00 AM CT - 08:30 AM CT

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Part A Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

The updates to the Part A curriculum based on course change requests will be presented along with updates to the Toolbox by a member of the Curriculum Advisory Team.

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Emergency Response Information Training

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Human Trafficking Prevention

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

10:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Part A Work Project

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

This session will be a review of the new culminating work project for Module 8 in the Part A curriculum. This will be an opportunity for the instructors to work through the project as students to better understand of how the assignment flows.

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Post-Crash Inspections/Investigations

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Emergency Declarations Portal

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

GHM Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

Presenter: Dan Voelker

In this we session will review the changes made to the course and voted in by the Curriculum Advisory Team and Training Committee. We will also preview the new video for the course.

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

Fatigue Management Resources

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

Presenter: Rodolfo Giacoman

Get equipped with the knowledge and resources to effectively train drivers and motor carriers on the North American Fatigue Management Program, which includes sound scheduling practices, sleep disorder management and fatigue detection technologies. Participants will learn about tools to foster a safety culture and a fatigue risk management system that values fatigue mitigation and driver well-being.

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

CVSA Learning Resources

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

OBP/CTI/CTFR Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

Presenters: Steve Payne and Jason Sutton

In this session we will review the changes made to the OBP and CTI courses and voted in by Curriculum Advisory Team and Training Committee. We will also preview the new CTFR course for state instructors.

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Expensify

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

ELD Falsification Training

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

This session will provide instructors with a review of ELD basics to ensure the ELD portion of NAS Part A is being taught uniformly throughout each state. Special emphasis will focus on identifying “traditional” falsifications, as well as more complicated falsifications and falsification trends that are emerging with ELDs. Several case studies will be provided.

07:00 AM CT - 03:30 PM CT

Event Registration and Member Services

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Coatroom

07:00 AM CT - 08:30 AM CT

Networking Breakfast

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Courtroom Testimony and Judicial Outreach

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Part B Updates

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

The updates to the Part B curriculum based on course change requests will be presented along with updates to the Toolbox by a member of the Curriculum Advisory Team.

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

Lithium Battery Inspection

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

Presenters: Bill Reese and Matt Mullen

These three sessions will train roadside inspectors about:

• Types of lithium batteries and common uses
• Lithium battery chemistry and safety
• Lithium battery classification in §173.185, including exceptions
• Shipping papers when required
• Marking, labeling, and placarding
• MOTS
• Emergency response and incident investigation
• Undeclared lithium battery shipments

Session 1 of 3

10:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT

Networking Refreshment Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Part B Hydraulic Brakes

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom CD

Presenter: Beau Wittkowski

This session will present the new and improved hydraulic brake inspection curriculum in the Part B course.

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Post-Crash Inspections/Investigations

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Lithium Battery Inspection, Continued

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

Presenters: Bill Reese and Matt Mullen

These three sessions will train roadside inspectors about:

• Types of lithium batteries and common uses
• Lithium battery chemistry and safety
• Lithium battery classification in §173.185, including exceptions
• Shipping papers when required
• Marking, labeling, and placarding
• MOTS
• Emergency response and incident investigation
• Undeclared lithium battery shipments

Session 2 of 3

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

Part B Hydraulic Brakes Practical

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Lobby Level

Part B Instructors (50%) – Part B Hydraulic Brakes will have the opportunity to inspect hydraulic vehicles and test them for compliance.

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

Introduction to SafeSpect New Entrant Safety Audit Integration

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency CD

Presenter: Barbara Baker

This session will provide training and a demonstration of the New Entrant Safety Audit Modernization Module in the SafeSpect Platform.  Participants will learn how to make an assignment, conduct both an onsite and an offsite new entrant safety audit and review, reject and approve safety audits.

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

Lithium Battery Inspection, Continued

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 18th Floor, Gateway East

Presenters: Bill Reese and Matt Mullen

These three sessions will train roadside inspectors about:

• Types of lithium batteries and common uses
• Lithium battery chemistry and safety
• Lithium battery classification in §173.185, including exceptions
• Shipping papers when required
• Marking, labeling, and placarding
• MOTS
• Emergency response and incident investigation
• Undeclared lithium battery shipments

Session 3 of 3

01:00 PM CT - 02:30 PM CT

Fatigue Management Resources

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

Presenter: Rodolfo Giacoman

Get equipped with the knowledge and resources to effectively train drivers and motor carriers on the North American Fatigue Management Program, which includes sound scheduling practices, sleep disorder management and fatigue detection technologies. Participants will learn about tools to foster a safety culture and a fatigue risk management system that values fatigue mitigation and driver well-being.

02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Regency Ballroom EF

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Part B Hydraulic Brakes Practical

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Lobby Level

Part B Instructors (50%) – Part B Hydraulic Brakes will have the opportunity to inspect hydraulic vehicles and test them for compliance.

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Expensify

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

03:00 PM CT - 05:00 PM CT

Interdiction Resources

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, Second Floor, Sterling 9

Learn about the current interdiction training course and how course development will progress in the future.  We will also discuss the training resources available for non-MCSAP law enforcement.