Safety Management Services Company (SMSC)

When accidents happen, don't just assign blame. Uncover root causes to boost morale, increase productivity, and strengthen your safety culture. Join our upcoming webinar to explore strategies for turning incidents into opportunities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Learn how to implement effective corrective actions for near-misses and serious events alike. Register now!

Be aware of a fraudulent emails claiming to be from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, requesting sensitive information. Scammers threaten fines for non-compliance within 24 hours. These emails use false addresses like safety@fmcsa.gov or filing@fmcsa.gov. Replies go to @fmcsa-safety-fmcsa.com, which is not a legitimate FMCSA domain. Remember: FMCSA will only request information through your portal account at FMCSA Login (dot.gov) or from official .gov email addresses. Always verify suspicious communications with FMCSA directly. Stay alert and protect your information!

Join Safety Manager, Matt Montgomery, this September for a NATMI training and certification course. Past recipients have seen their organization’s accident rate decrease by 86%. In this course, you’ll broaden your knowledge of essential safety protocols, including regulatory adherence, investigative processes, and strategies for retaining drivers. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in your organization’s safety record. Register today!

CSA scores have been updated with data through June 28th. Access your confidential BASIC scores and driver details via your login.gov account. Be sure to take a look to better understand how your data compares, and how you might address areas of concern with your drivers. Check-in with your SMSC consultant for questions or additional insights!

Today marks the start of Operation Safe Driver Week! This is a week dedicated to safe-driving awareness and is aimed at improving the driving behaviors of passenger vehicle drivers and commercial motor vehicle drivers. Through educational and traffic enforcement strategies, we can all help make the roads a safer place to be. Learn more at www.bit.ly/CVSAsafeweek.

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest FMCSA regulations by joining us on August 8, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM (EDT). "Driver Qualification Files and What You Need to Know," will be covered by Anne-Marie Naples from Safety Management Services Company. This session will provide insights on who needs a Driver Qualification (DQ) file, the DQ file checklist, record-keeping requirements, and best practices for maintaining compliant DQ files. Register below if you're interested in the opportunity to enhance your compliance knowledge and network with industry professionals.

CVSA's Operation Airbrake is set for August 25-31, and last year, over 2,300 vehicles were sidelined for brake violations during this campaign. Ensure that your fleet is prepared by joining our team for a free webinar! Hear directly from an Ohio Motor Carrier Enforcement Manager, who is also an instructor for the FMCSA National Training Center, on what they’ll be checking during the campaign and discover proactive maintenance practices to avoid costly violations. Visit www.bit.ly/WebBrakeCheck to save your spot!

Recently, we were awarded The Outstanding Training Partner Award from the North American Transportation Management Institute! We're committed to empowering clients with the latest knowledge and skills, and for years, we've offered a variety of NATMI programs to ensure clients have resources to prioritize safety. This award is a testament to that commitment and we are honored to be recognized in the industry. 

Join us for a complimentary webinar, Equipped for Safety: Choosing Fall Protection Gear, to learn how to prevent construction injuries with proper fall protection. We’ll cover OSHA’s Subpart M, selecting the right equipment (anchor points, harnesses, lanyards), assessing work contexts, and best practices for gear inspection. Keep your team safe with expert insights. Register now!

CSA activity has now been updated through May 31, 2024! Access your confidential BASIC scores and driver details via your login.gov account. How does your data compare? What are your pain points? Check-in with your SMSC consultant for questions or additional insights!