This is an industry roadside inspection training course on vehicle-related roadside regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions in Canada.
This course includes information on commercial motor vehicle regulatory requirements, including the National Safety Code (NSC) Standard 11B, the CVSA North American Standard Level I Inspection Procedure, and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria as it relates to vehicle components of a commercial motor vehicle and documenting violations.
This course will provide the motor carrier industry with the tools and knowledge to achieve compliance with Canada’s commercial motor vehicle safety regulations and a better understanding of the relationship between Canadian vehicle regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions.
Course Information
Target Audience
- CVSA Class III Associate Members
- Motor carrier safety directors, owner-operators, commercial motor vehicle drivers, technicians, fleet managers, vendors, etc.
Class Size
This course is limited to 35 students.
Total Course Hours
40 hours
Training Location
Alberta Motor Transport Association
1-285005 Wrangler Way
Rocky View, AB T1X 0K3
The training facility is being sponsored and supplied by:
Parking
Free parking is available at the training location.
Course Schedule
- Monday through Thursday, the course schedule is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- On the last day, Friday, the schedule is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Travel prior to that time on Friday will interfere with the completion of the course.
Expenses
- Included: All training materials will be provided, including regulations, the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, highlighters and pens. Students will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
- Not Included: Attendees are responsible for airfare, transportation, meals, hotel accommodations and any other travel expenses.
Requirements
To attend this course, all students must sign the CVSA Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease.
Dress Code
Appropriate dress for the training course is casual.
Registration
Registration Fee
- Class III Associate Members – $995 USD per person
- Non-members – $1,195 USD per person
Register
When you click on the “REGISTER NOW” button below, you will be taken to your CVSA member portal where you will need to login to register. Once you’ve logged into your account, click on the “Upcoming Events” tab toward the top of the page and select “Canadian Industry Roadside Inspection Vehicle Requirements Course – Rocky View, Alberta – May 15-19, 2023.”
For assistance navigating the member portal, please view this informational video.
Registration Deadline
The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 2.
Registration Cancellation Policy
All refunds, minus a $50 service fee, will be given if the cancellation is made in writing no later than Friday, May 4. No refunds will be given after this date. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
Travel and Hotel Information
Airport and Transportation Information
- Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the closest airport to the training location. The training location is 25 km (16 miles) from the airport.
- The airport has several transportation options, including taxis, shuttles, rental cars, public transportation and ride shares.
Hotel Options
Each attendee is responsible for their own hotel reservation, travel and other expenses. Below are some nearby hotels to the training location.
Glenmore Inn and Convention Centre
1000 Glenmore Court SE
Calgary, Alberta T2C 2E6
Deerfoot Inn and Casino
11500 35 St SE #1000
Calgary, AB T2Z 3W4
Service Plus Inns and Suites Calgary
3503 114 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2Z 3X2
Holiday Inn and Suites Calgary South – Conference Center
8360 Blackfoot Trail SE
Calgary, AB T2J 7E1
Contact Information
If you have any questions, contact CVSA Director of Inspection Programs Kerri Wirachowsky at 202-998-1650 or kerri.wirachowsky@cvsa.org.
Rules, Requirements and Policies
Events Health Policy
The health and safety of attendees at this training course are top priority. CVSA will follow federal and local guidelines, restrictions and requirements, and health and facility protocols, as appropriate, to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease
Every individual registered for this course must sign the CVSA Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease to attend this course. This is a requirement. Individuals who do not sign the waiver will not be permitted to attend this course.
Events Code of Conduct
CVSA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all meeting participants. All participants, without exception, are expected to abide by this events code of conduct across any and all technologies used to execute a CVSA event whether in person or a virtual event. All participants must comply with the instructions of the host(s), moderator and CVSA staff. CVSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination or harassment by participants.
Examples of unacceptable behavior are:
- Unauthorized sharing of login credentials with another user, including unregistered users; any unregistered user found participating will be required to pay the full registration fee, including the late registration fee
- Recording, copying and/or sharing of any media, including screenshots
- Engaging in unsafe practices while participating in a virtual event, such as driving a car
- Harassment, disrespect, intimidation or discrimination in any form
- Verbal or written abuse of any participant, including, but not limited to, comments related to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, etc.
- Sharing inappropriate, nude and/or sexual images
- Threatening or stalking a participant
To report an incident of unacceptable behavior, please contact CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney or CVSA Deputy Executive Director Adrienne Gildea. CVSA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. CVSA may also, at its discretion, prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.
Consent to Multimedia Use
Registration and attendance at and participation in CVSA meetings and other activities – in-person or virtually – constitutes an agreement by the registrant to CVSA’s use and distribution of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Copyright Acknowledgement
By registering and attending the event, an attendee may participate or contribute to discussions regarding the Standards and CVSA Materials (“work product”) and hereby acknowledges that it is their intent and understanding that the intellectual property, including copyright in and to the work product, and all derivative works and/or any modifications and variations of the work product, did, does and will vest solely in CVSA. To the extent that an attendee contributes to the work product during the event, they do not claim any ownership in the work product and instead hereby completely assign any and all copyrights and any other intellectual property rights in their contributions to CVSA.