Feb 23, 2012 9:39 AM

With continued focus on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety  Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) initiative, J J  Keller & Associates Inc has launched a comprehensive outsource service for  identifying and correcting driver-based deficiencies.

The new DQ Platinum service demonstrates a company’s  commitment to proactive safety management by incorporating drivers’ CSA  performance into the ongoing qualification process.

DQ Platinum uses daily monitoring of drivers’ Department  of Transportation roadside inspections, along with management of driver  qualification documentation, to identify driver compliance deficiencies before  they become liabilities. The service flags critical compliance gaps often  overlooked or unknown, such as unidentified or improperly qualified drivers. In  addition, the service detects inaccurate or questionable roadside inspection  data and takes the steps necessary to get it removed from the carrier’s DOT  number.

The DQ Platinum service includes daily monitoring and  notification of inspected drivers, monthly CSA reports, receipt and retention  of roadside inspection reports, DataQ administration and tracking, and CSA  intervention support. The service, while closely tied to driver qualification  and fitness, provides companies with exposure and reporting across all of the  CSA Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)—allowing  them to make meaningful improvements in all areas of their safety programs.

To further aid companies in their compliance  efforts,  J. J. Keller is presenting a free webcast entitled, “Driver  Qualification and Roadside Inspections: Understanding the CSA Connection” on  February 28 from 1 to 2 pm CST. The webcast covers such topics as DOT standards  for driver qualification, common roadside inspection violations, and how  inspections impact BASIC scores. Register for the webcast at the News and  Events page of www.jjkellerservices.com.

For more information, visit the website or speak with a  Keller representative by calling 1-888-473-4638.