Sr. Industry Business Advisor J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
J. J. Keller® DOT & OSHA Compliance Conference & Exhibit
Full-Day Workshop | Safety Guidance & Tools for Success
May 19, 2026 | Chicago, IL May | 7:30AM -4:30PM
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DOT Fundamentals - DQ File Accuracy, Roadside Success & Audit Preparation
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Closing DOT Compliance Gaps Before an Inspection or Audit
Join us for this complimentary, invitation-only, in-person DOT Fundamentals event designed for DOT safety leaders from all types and sizes of fleets! Whether you're new to DOT compliance, recently handed fleet management responsibilities, need a refresher on the basics, or launching your DOT authority, this session gives you clear, practical guidance to avoid violations and prepare confidently for audits and roadside inspections.
Key DOT Takeaways:
- Identify the most common fleet compliance gaps from driver qualification to roadside inspections, accident investigations, new entrant rules, and DOT audits.
- Learn the mistakes enforcement officers see every day and how to avoid them.
- Get straightforward guidance to navigate FMCSR requirements without the overwhelm.
- Leave with actionable steps to protect your fleet and strengthen your safety program and knowledge!
Event Cost: This event is free to attend and includes daytime parking, refreshments and light snacks, we hope you can join us!
Please Note: This event is a three-hour morning session, so breakfast and lunch will not be provided. However, we will offer a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you energized throughout.
Attendance Limit: Maximum of two attendees per company, please.
DOT Topics Covered:
- Understand the Basics of Driver Qualification Files
Learn what must be included, what common mistakes look like, and how to set up a simple, compliant process from day one. - Prepare Drivers for Roadside Inspections
Get a clear overview of how inspections work, what officers look for, and how to help drivers avoid the most frequent violations. - Know What to Do After an Accident
Learn the step‑by‑step requirements for post‑accident testing and documentation—plus how tools like dashcams help protect your company. - Get Comfortable With DOT Audits
See what triggers an audit, what new carriers must be ready for, and take home a beginner‑friendly “Start Your Engine” guide. - Discover Helpful Safety & Compliance Technology
Explore simple tools that make it easier to stay organized and compliant as you build your safety program. - Learn From J. J. Keller Experts
Get plain‑language explanations and practical tips tailored specifically for people just starting out. - Ask Questions in a Safe, Supportive Space
Bring the basics you’ve been unsure about—our experts will walk you through real‑world examples and easy‑to‑apply solutions.
Visit our Fleet Solutions Exhibit Area - Open All Day for Demos!
Be sure to explore our interactive exhibit area, where you’ll discover how J. J. Keller® Fleet Solutions can elevate your safety and compliance program.
Get a hands-on look at tools that help you spot risky driving behaviors, improve corrective training, prevent accidents, protect drivers from false claims, and streamline insurance processes.
Visit each exhibit table for a chance to win free hardware—including ELDs, dashcams, vehicle trackers—and complimentary access to our top compliance tools. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our grand prize drawing for a YETI® Tundra Haul Cooler!
Come ready to learn, explore, and win big!
OSHA Fundamentals - Building the Skills to Lead Safely and Confidently
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:00 PM-3:30 PM
OSHA Expertise Requires Mastering the Basics
Join this complimentary, invitation-only, in-person OSHA event designed for EHS professionals of all sizes and industries! Whether you’re new to the safety profession or need a refresher on OSHA fundamentals, this session led by J. J. Keller’s safety experts, will provide a strong foundation where you can build on the core knowledge every developing safety professional needs to succeed!
Key OSHA Takeaways:
- Navigate OSHA’s role in workplace safety, including standards, enforcement, inspections, and what’s ahead.
- Identify required OSHA safety programs and training by clarifying responsibilities and focusing on high‑risk areas.
- Determine when an injury must be recorded by applying the basics of injury and illness recordkeeping.
- Build a strong safety culture that protects workers and strengthens the workplace.
- Build confidence in handling your everyday safety tasks with practical steps you can start using immediately.
Please Note: This event is a three-hour afternoon session, so lunch will not be provided. However, we will offer a variety of light snacks and refreshments to keep you energized throughout.
Attending Both DOT & OSHA Sessions? Great! You’ll have a 90-minute break in between—plenty of time to recharge, and explore some lunch spots nearby or at the hotel restaurant. Enjoy the pause before the OSHA session!
Attendance Limit: Maximum of two attendees per company, please.
OSHA Topics Covered:
- Understand OSHA’s role in workplace safety from standards and enforcement to inspection focus areas and preparing for future changes.
- Recognize core safety programs and training requirements by clarifying employer and employee responsibilities, identifying high‑risk focus areas, and learning how to quickly determine required programs and training.
- Determine OSHA recordkeeping and reporting obligations by learning when injuries and illnesses must be recorded or reported and practice these decisions using real-world scenarios you encounter on the job.
- Explore the key components of effective safety management programs and how they work together to drive worker engagement and sustain workplace safety initiatives.
Visit our EHS Solutions Exhibit - Open All Day for Demos!
Be sure to explore our interactive exhibit area, where you’ll discover how J. J. Keller® EHS Solutions can elevate your safety and compliance program.
Get a hands-on look at safety tools and capture a glimpse of how cloud-based solution helps companies develop, implement, and maintain compliant workplace safety programs with tools and resources, recordkeeping, training and more!
Visit each exhibit table for a chance to win free safety traing tools—including virtual reality—and complimentary access to our top compliance tools. Plus, don’t miss your chance to enter our grand prize drawing for a YETI® Tundra Haul Cooler!
Come ready to learn, explore, and win big!
Speakers
Josh Lovan
Paul Locke
Associate Director - Corporate Accounts - J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Joe Proulx
Editor - EHS, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
John Smith
Regional Field Territory Director J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Jolene Schmidt
Event Manager, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Event Details
When
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (2 Sessions & Exhibit)
- DOT Session: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- OSHA Session: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Exhibit Area: 7:30AM - 4:30PM*
*Exhibit open all day between sessions featuring compliance solutions & demos
Where
Contact
Jolene Schmidt
Jschmidt@jjkeller.com
DOT Event Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Exhibit & Session Check-In Opens (Refreshments & Breakfast Snacks Served)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
DOT Session Opening - Welcome & Introductions
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM
Understand the Basics of DQ compliance
8:35 AM - 9:05 AM
Prepare drivers for clean roadside inspections
9:05 AM - 10:00 AM
Break & Exhibit Area Open
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Know What to do After an Accident
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
DOT Audits & New Entrants: DOT & New Entrant Audit Triggers
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch Break & Exhibit Open - 11:30AM-1:00PM (Box Lunch Served)
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
OSHA Event Agenda
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Exhibit & OSHA Check-In Opens (Refreshments & Lunch)
11:00 - 1:00 PM (Lunch Served & OSHA Check-In)
OSHA Session Opening - Welcome & Introductions
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
Understand OSHA’s role in workplace safety
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Recognize core EHS programs and training requirements
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM
Break & Exhibit Area Open
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Determine OSHA recordkeeping and reporting obligations
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Explore the key components of effective EHS management programs
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Exhibit Open
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Sponsor
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
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