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Online DOT Training

Simplify and standardize your transportation education with Vector’s 24/7 online DOT Compliance Training. Gain access to a comprehensive set of courses covering FMCSA, CMV, and DOT compliance, hazardous material safety, safe driving practices and more for your transportation team.

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DOT ELDT– Basic CMV Operation: Training Orientation

DOT ELDT– Basic CMV Operation: Training Orientation

This course is an essential orientation for entry-level drivers seeking a Class A or Class B CDL, or upgrading from Class B to Class A. It covers FMCSA-required theory training, safety fundamentals, vehicle limits, cargo securement, and consequences of non-compliance.

Understand CDL Requirements for CMV Drivers

Learn applicable CDL laws and regulations

Grasp repercussions of non-compliance

Identify CMV size and weight limitations

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DOT Alcohol and Drug Testing for Drivers

DOT Alcohol and Drug Testing for Drivers

Ensure employees understand DOT Alcohol and Drug testing regulations and promote accountability for safe, impairment-free vehicle operation.

Define DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations

Recognize DOT testing procedures

Understand 6 types of DOT-mandated testing

Identify key compliance and safety professionals

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DOT ELDT - Non-Driving Activities: Hours of Service Requirements

DOT ELDT - Non-Driving Activities: Hours of Service Requirements

Learn about Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) Hours of Service (HOS) regulations designed to improve public safety by preventing fatigued driving. This course covers HOS rules for Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) drivers, duty statuses, recording methods, exemptions, and responsibilities.

Know HOS rules for all CMV drivers

Identify CMV & motor carrier responsibilities

Understand FMCA’s Hours-of-Service regulations

Recognize required Records of Duty Statuses (RODS) information

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DOT Hazmat – General Awareness

DOT Hazmat – General Awareness

Explore critical aspects of transporting hazardous materials by motor vehicle, rail car, aircraft, or water vessel with topics covering Title 49 CFR regulations such as labeling, packaging, and security protocols.

Define key U.S. DOT hazmat terms

Know when Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) apply

Understand hazmat employee roles

Identify and regulate hazardous wastes

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DOT HAZMAT – Safety Training

DOT HAZMAT – Safety Training

Equip your team with essential safety knowledge on handling hazardous materials via motor vehicle, rail car, aircraft, or water vessel with subjects such as hazard identifications, preventative measures, and response protocols.

Define key U.S. DOT hazmat terms

Know when Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMRs) apply

Understand personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements

Attain skills to respond to hazmat situations

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Basic CMV Operations: Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

Basic CMV Operations: Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections

Enhance road safety and avoid DOT roadside inspection violations. This course covers proactive pre- and post-trip evaluation steps and recordkeeping requirements to ensure compliance with CMV regulations.

Define FMCSA CMV inspection types

Know who is subject to inspection requirements

List pre-trip inspection procedures

Understand DOT post-trip DVIR requirements

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Alert Driving

Workplace Injury Prevention

Provide your drivers with the vital tools they need to safely reach their destinations by emphasizing the importance of being an alert driver and offering critical defensive driving techniques.

Develop save driving habits

Understand hazards to watch for

Describe the two-second rule

Increase reaction timing

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Benefits of Vector’s Online DOT Training

Streamline Training Compliance with an FMCSA-Approved Provider

Ensure your drivers have access to FMCSA-approved online theory courses and automatically submit completion records effortlessly, with tailored packages for Class A, B, or B to A CDL.

On-going DOT Course Updates

Courses are regularly created and updated to meet FMCSA, CMV, and DOT standards and regulations.

Accessible Training for a Mobile Workforce

Enhanced learning flexibility with our 24/7 fully online training, enabling your team to complete courses on their own schedule

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Key Features of Vector’s DOT Compliance & Hazmat Training

Robust Training Opportunities

Create a continuous learning environment with courses that provide entry-level training as well as upskill opportunities for your entire transportation team.

Improve Knowledge Retention with High-Quality 3D Graphics

Boost learner engagement with animations that help your team apply safety knowledge in real-world scenarios and learn from mistakes without consequence.

Multilingual Training

Deliver consistent training in over 40 languages for multilingual learners and ensure that every employee can work safely and efficiently with Vector Solutions’ AI and human-translated courses.

Developed by Subject Matter Experts

Developed by transportation industry experts with knowledge of DOT compliance requirements.

Convenient and Flexible Training Assignments

Assign and track relevant DOT Compliance, Hazmat, or Driver Safety courses with just a few clicks.

Robust Training Opportunities

Create a continuous learning environment with courses that provide entry-level training as well as upskill opportunities for your entire transportation team.
Robust Training
  • Quickly onboard new drivers with theory-based DOT required Entry Level Drivers Training (ELDT) courses.
  • Boost productivity with ongoing online education courses designed to provide continuous education for your seasoned drivers.
  • Safety refresher courses to empower all vehicle operators to identify hazardous situations.
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Improve Knowledge Retention with High-Quality 3D Graphics

Boost learner engagement with animations that help your team apply safety knowledge in real-world scenarios and learn from mistakes without consequence.
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  • Enhance learning with interactive 3D animations that bring job role scenarios like road-side testing and inspections to possible hazardous scenarios to life.
  • Increase knowledge retention by making training sessions job role relevant and visually engaging.
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Multilingual Training

Deliver consistent training in over 40 languages for multilingual learners and ensure that every employee can work safely and efficiently with Vector Solutions’ AI and human-translated courses.
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  • Enable transportation teams to understand safety protocols in their native language, reducing accidents and promoting a safer work environment.
  • Regardless of language proficiency, your transportation team can efficiently operate equipment and consistently follow procedures.
  • Foster a cohesive workforce where vehicle operators from diverse backgrounds can communicate effectively.
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Developed by Subject Matter Experts

Developed by transportation industry experts with knowledge of DOT compliance requirements.
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  • Keep your transportation teams updated on the latest DOT regulations, Hazmat best practices, safety requirements, and technologies in the evolving transportation industry.
  • Enhance employee understanding of new safety protocols and legislation, helping to reduce accidents and improve safety.
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Convenient and Flexible Training Assignments

Assign and track relevant DOT Compliance, Hazmat, or Driver Safety courses with just a few clicks.
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  • Easily assign and manage training across your entire transportation team, regardless of their location.
  • Access courses 24/7 though any device with an internet connection.
  • Target training to ensure everyone receives the most relevant and practical information, enhancing their skills and compliance effectively.
  • Instantly update assignments for your entire transportation team.
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DOT Compliance Training Requirements

Meet DOT compliance requirements for CMV driver training, drug & alcohol testing for drivers, and pre-trip, post-trip, roadside inspections.

Ensure drivers are accessing theory-based courses to comply with DOT requirements before obtaining their CDL.

Prioritize Hazmat training for all vehicle operators including motor vehicle, rail car, aircraft, or waterborne vessel.

Access general best driving practices for comprehensive transportation training.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Vector’s courses aligned with FMCSA Regulations?

Yes. Our DOT training courses comply with the FMSCA transportation guidelines specified in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

Does Vector’s DOT training courses meet ELDT theory-based requirements?

Yes. Vector meets Class A and Class B theory- based requirements for Entry-Level Driver Training and is an approved provider on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry. As an approved provider, we automatically submit your ELDT courses to the FMCSA upon completion.

How often are DOT training courses updated?

We regularly review our content libraries and update our content to cutting-edge, modern standards. This includes a mix of 3D animation and instructor-led courses that are updated regularly to maintain alignment with codes and standards.

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