Note: This year’s program dates begin on Tuesday, Aug. 20 and end Saturday, Aug. 24. This schedule is subject to change.
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August 20, 2024
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
12:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Leve 2, Regency Ballroom Foyer
04:00 PM ET - 05:30 PM ET
Team Leader Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom EF
05:30 PM ET - 07:00 PM ET
Contestant Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom EF
August 21, 2024
06:30 AM ET - 07:00 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Theory
06:30 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics.
07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom Foyer
08:00 AM ET - 09:00 AM ET
General Session
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
- Presentation of the Colors and the National Anthems
- Introductory Video Safety Message
- Recognition of Sponsors – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Recognition of Host Jurisdiction – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- Host Jurisdiction’s Remarks – TBD
- NAIC Chair’s Opening Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- CVSA President’s Remarks – Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation; CVSA President
- American Trucking Associations’ National Truck Driving Championships and National Step Van Driving Championships Committee Chairman’s Remarks – TBD
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Remarks – TBD
- Roll Call of Contestants – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
- 2023 NAIC Grand Champion’s Remarks – Tomasz Krolak, Minnesota State Patrol; 2023 Jimmy K. Ammons NAIC Grand Champion
- NAIC Chair’s Closing Remarks – Richard Roberts, British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure; NAIC Chair
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
09:00 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET
Contestant, Group and Team Photos, Volunteer Photos and Contestant Video Introductions
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom EF
10:30 AM ET - 11:00 AM ET
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company and Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company and Railsback HazMat Safety Professionals LLC.
11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Contestant Training - CVSA 101
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
This session will discuss the role of the roadside inspector in the “big picture” of CVSA. You will learn about the Issue/Request for Action process, changes to the out-of-service criteria and development of inspection bulletins and operational policies. Find out how to become involved and a leader in the Alliance.
11:00 AM ET - 11:30 AM ET
Guest Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency EF
12:00 PM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis
01:00 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET
U.S. Contestant Training - Hazardous Materials Regulations Compliance
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
U.S. contestants will receive “back to the basics” hazardous materials (HM) training. The training will include shipping paper, marking, labeling, and placarding regulations.
01:00 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET
Canadian Contestant Training - Dangerous Goods Regulations Compliance
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Concept A
Canadian contestants will receive dangerous goods (DG) training covering schedules, emergency response assistance plans, documentation, special cases, safety marks (labels and placards) and an overview of means of containment standards.
03:00 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by R+L Carriers Inc.
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by R+L Carriers Inc.
03:30 PM ET - 05:30 PM ET
Contestant Training - HM/DG Olympics (Team Event)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
Challenge yourself and test your knowledge of hazardous materials/dangerous goods (HM/DG). Score points for your team.
07:00 PM ET - 09:00 PM ET
Sponsor Recognition, Volunteer Appreciation and Patch Exchange Reception | Sponsored by Amazon
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Contestants, remember to bring your department/agency patches to exchange with your peers. Once you arrive at the reception, make sure you place one patch on the board and one patch in the drawing bowl.
Sponsored by Amazon.
August 22, 2024
07:00 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Theory
07:00 AM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Event Registration and Member Services
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom Foyer
07:30 AM ET - 08:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics.
08:00 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Equipment Set-up
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
08:30 AM ET - 09:30 AM ET
Contestant Training - Hydraulic Brakes
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
Receive an in-depth review of updated inspection procedures pertaining to hydraulic brakes and light-duty trailers.
09:30 AM ET - 10:00 AM ET
Contestant Training - Passenger Carrier Vehicles
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Hyatt Regency CD
Classroom training will be provided on passenger carrier vehicle inspections, including the regulations and out-of-service criteria specific to passenger-carrying vehicles, safety features, and the inspection bulletin on emergency exit guidance.
10:00 AM ET - 10:30 AM ET
Networking Refreshment Break | Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by The Davey Tree Expert Company.
10:30 AM ET - 12:30 PM ET
Contestant Training - Practical Hydraulic Brake and Passenger Carrier Vehicles
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
Inspectors will receive hands-on training on hydraulic brakes and passenger carrier vehicles.
11:00 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Judge Orientation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom EF
12:30 PM ET - 01:30 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
01:30 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
On-site Level I FedEx Driver Orientation
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 143
01:30 PM ET - 02:30 PM ET
Contestant Training - CVSA Challenge (Team Event)
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
Challenge yourself and test your knowledge on everything CVSA. Score points for your team.
01:30 PM ET - 03:30 PM ET
On-site Passenger Carrier Vehicle Driver Orientation
Indiana Convention Center
02:30 PM ET - 03:00 PM ET
Networking Refreshment and Snack Break | Sponsored by R+L Carriers Inc.
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by R+L Carriers Inc.
03:00 PM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Contestant Training - Commercial Vehicle Safety Programs of the Future
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
A look into the future of commercial vehicle enforcement and safety with an introduction to the CVSA Level VIII Electronic Inspection and CVSA Enhanced CMV Inspection program for Automated Driving System (ADS) vehicles.
04:00 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Contestant Training - How to Document a Violation
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom CD
You’ll learn about the importance of properly documenting violations. The scoresheets for the competition will be reviewed for proper application throughout the event.
August 23, 2024
06:30 AM ET - 07:00 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Theory
06:30 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast | Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency Ballroom AB
Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics.
07:45 AM ET - 04:00 PM ET
Competition Elements
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1
- North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria Exam
- North American Standard Level I Inspection
- North American Standard Level I Procedure
- North American Standard Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection
- North American Standard Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 1437:45 a.m Red and Blue 8:45 a.m. Yellow and Green 11:00 a.m. Purple and Orange Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 144Bullpen 3 Contestant Exam Room
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 145Bullpen 4 Contestant Holding Area
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall FTime Level I Inspection Cargo Tank/ Other Bulk Packaging Inspection Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection OOSC Exam 8:30-9:25 a.m. Red ½ Blue ½ Blue 9:40-10:35 a.m. Blue ½ Red ½ Red Yellow and Green 10:50-11:45 a.m. Yellow ½ Green ½ Green Red and Blue 12-12:55 p.m. Green ½ Yellow ½ Yellow Purple and Orange 1:10-2:05 p.m. Purple ½ Orange ½ Orange 2:30-3:25 p.m. Orange ½ Purple ½ Purple
11:00 AM ET - 01:00 PM ET
Networking Lunch (Provided)
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 144
04:00 PM ET - 08:00 PM ET
Equipment Teardown and Set-up
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
August 24, 2024
05:30 AM ET - 06:00 AM ET
Staff Meeting
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Theory
06:00 AM ET - 06:30 AM ET
Networking Breakfast
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency AB
06:45 AM ET - 07:00 AM ET
Contestant Line Up
Indiana Convention Center, Level 2, Room 236
07:00 AM ET - 07:30 AM ET
Introduction of Champions and Dignitaries Welcome
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall J
07:30 AM ET - 12:00 PM ET
Competition Elements
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1
- North American Standard HM/DG Inspection
Bullpen 1 Contestant Briefing Room
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 1437:30 a.m. Orange and Green 8:30 a.m. Purple and Yellow 9:30 a.m. Red and Blue Bullpen 2 Contestant Holding Room
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Room 144Bullpen 3 Contestant Holding Area
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall FTime HM/DG Inspection 8-8:30 a.m. Orange 8:35-9:05 a.m. Green 9:10-9:40 a.m. Purple 9:45-10:15 a.m. Yellow 10:20-10:50 a.m. Red 10:55-11:35 a.m. Blue
12:00 PM ET - 01:30 PM ET
Equipment Teardown and Ship Equipment
Indiana Convention Center, Level 1, Hall F
12:00 PM ET - 12:30 PM ET
Contestant Free Time (Lunch on Own)
12:30 PM ET - 01:30 PM ET
Contestant Question and Answer Period
Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, Level 2, Regency CD
01:30 PM ET - 05:00 PM ET
Contestant Free Time
05:15 PM ET - 05:45 PM ET
Contestant Assembly (with NTDC/NSVDC)
JW Marriott
05:45 PM ET - 08:30 PM ET
NAIC-NTDC/NSVDC Awards Ceremony Banquet (Ticketed Event)
JW Marriott, Level 3, Grand Ballroom
Host: Col. Russ Christoferson, Montana Department of Transportation, CVSA President
- Video Safety Message, Sponsored by Kepler51 Analytics
- John Youngblood Award of Excellence
- Team Award, Sponsored by FedEx
- North American Standard HM/DG and North American Cargo Tank/Other Bulk Packagings Inspection Awards, Sponsored by National Tank Truck Carriers, Inc.
- North American Standard Level V Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Awards, Sponsored by American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association
- North American Standard Level I Inspection Awards, Sponsored by J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
- Country High Points
- Jimmy K. Ammons Grand Champion Award, Sponsored by PrePass Safety Alliance
08:30 PM ET - 09:00 PM ET
Award Winner Photos
JW Marriott, Level 3, Grand Ballroom