Ohio Trucking Safety Council - September Meeting

Description

Reducing Exposure: DQ Files and DataQs in a High-Risk Environment

Join us for the OTSC September Meeting on September 10 at the Medallion Club in Westerville, featuring Anne-Marie Naples, a Senior Safety Consultant with Cottingham & Butler’s Safety Management Services Company (SMSC), for a practical presentation that examines DQ files and DataQs through both compliance and risk exposure lenses. Designed for safety managers and fleet operators, this session incorporates current expectations and emphasizes how documentation quality, timeliness, and consistency directly impact defensibility in the event of a crash or audit. The presentation connects regulatory requirements with real-world enforcement trends and common gaps seen in fleet reviews, providing attendees with clear, actionable steps to help strengthen both compliance posture and defensibility.

Key Takeaways:

• How incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated DQ file components can be used to support negligent hiring, retention, or supervision claims
• Practical distinctions between “technically compliant” files and truly qualified drivers, including red flags often missed during reviews
• Step-by-step guidance on auditing DQ files for risk, including high-impact documents such as MVRs, prior employer inquiries, and medical certifications
• How to effectively use DataQs to challenge inaccurate violations and crash records, with a focus on proper documentation and regulatory support
• Best practices for documenting corrective actions and maintaining audit-ready files

Schedule: 
11:15 am - Registration
11:30 am - Lunch
12:15 pm - Meeting Begins
1:30 pm - Meeting Concludes
* Note that each registered attendee will receive lunch

About the Trainer:
Anne-Marie Naples is a Senior Safety Consultant with Cottingham & Butler’s Safety Management Services Company (SMSC). She began her transportation safety career in 1991 as Safety Director for a 40-truck fleet in Youngstown, Ohio, later advancing to Risk Manager and Corporate Director of Safety, overseeing DOT and OSHA compliance for more than 800 employees across five states. Since joining SMSC in 2022, she has been committed to helping motor carriers enhance safety and reduce risk.

Refund Policy:
Our refund policy is as follows:

• You will receive a 100% refund if you cancel more than 10 days before the event.
• You will receive a 75% refund if you cancel more than 3 days before the event.
• You will receive no refund if you cancel less than 3 days before the event.
• No shows will be responsible to pay 100% of the registration fee.