Private: CVSA Instructor In-Service

March 4-6,2025

St. Louis, Missouri

Schedule

Note: This schedule is subject to change.

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March 3, 2025

04:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Event Registration and Member Services

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

March 4, 2025

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 D

08:30 AM CT - 10:00 AM CT

General Session

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

  • 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
  • Event Closing Remarks

10:00 AM CT - 10:30 AM CT

Networking Refreshment Break

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

10:30 AM CT - 12:00 PM CT

Roadside Inspection Program and Out-of-Service Criteria Development Process and Instructor Training Administrative Overview

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

In this session participants will receive an overview of the development and maintenance of the roadside North American Standard Inspection Program and related materials. In addition, updates to the April 1, 2024 North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC) will be provided. The National Training Center (NTC) will provide instructor maintenance information and attendees will receive instructions on how to navigate and use CVSA Learning to address training needs.

  • Opening Remarks from Kerri Wirachowsky, Director of Inspection Programs, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
  • Remarks from Ben Werner, Curriculum Manager, National Training Center, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
  • Closing Remarks from Shannon Heck, Director of Training Services, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

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

01:00 PM CT - 04:30 PM CT

Interdiction Update

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

Instructors: TBD

Be the first to view the new Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Interdiction Training Course. This training reflects CVSA’s vision for an interdiction training course. CVSA believes developing some basic interdiction skills will make roadside inspectors more effective in all aspects of highway and human safety. CVSA welcomes your participation and feedback.

By the end of this session, participants will:

  • Understand CVSA’s vision and approach when building out this training.
  • Have an opportunity to view some of the newly developed training materials.
  • Have an opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions.

01:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

01:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT

New Entrant Safety Audit Workshop Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

01:00 PM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Other Bulk Packaging Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

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

March 5, 2025

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 - 08:00 AM CT

Networking Breakfast

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

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

North American Standard Inspection Part A Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Cargo Tank Inspection Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

New Entrant Safety Audit Update and Qualification Exam

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 D

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

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

02:30 PM CT - 03:00 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

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

March 6, 2025

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 - 08:00 AM CT

Networking Breakfast

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

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

General Hazardous Materials Inspection Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

Investigative Safety Analysis Update and Qualification Exam

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch

08:00 AM CT - 05:30 PM CT

North American Standard Inspection Part B Update and Qualification Exam

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 D

12:00 PM CT - 01:00 PM CT

Networking Lunch (Provided)

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

03:00 PM CT - 03:30 PM CT

Networking Refreshment and Snack Break

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