J. J. Keller® In-Person DOT & OSHA Executive Live Events

National Safety & Compliance Conference

June 17-18, 2025 | Chicago, IL

You’re invited to this exclusive executive event where you’ll learn the latest DOT & OSHA regulatory activity, and proven strategies for reducing risk across your entire company! This in-depth, two-day compliance conference features sessions presented by recognized leaders in safety and compliance.

Attend one or both sessions if you want … participate in engaging panel discussions… receive free educational materials … network with your peers … and enjoy complementary lunch, refreshments and daytime parking each day. Scroll down to learn more and the register for these exciting events!

 

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DOT Session: Minimizing Regulatory Risks & Legal Litigation

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Join our safety, compliance, and legal experts who will help you better understand how to protect your company from the risks of regulatory enforcement and litigation.

This exclusive free in-person invitation only event is designed for executives & directors, this event welcomes professionals from all types of large fleets, including large rigs and light-duty vehicles, both private and for-hire. Join our safety, compliance and legal experts who will help you better understand how to protect your company from the risks of regulatory enforcement and litigation.

Event Cost: This event is free* for you to attend and includes daytime parking, refreshments and lunch. We hope you can make it! *Limit 2 Attendees Per Company Please.

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON DOT EVENT

DOT Topics Covered:

  • Regulations and Practices that can lead to a nuclear detonation during audits and litigation
  • Trends in litigation including common fleet problems
  • Crash Preventability Determination Program a review of CPDP and the new role dash cameras play in it
  • Potential Impacts on Safe Operation How each department and function at a carrier has a potential impact on safe operations
  • Panel Discussion: Successes & Best Practices with DOT Programs

Guest Speaker Doug Marcello, Trucking Defense Attorney

Discussion on Department Responsibilities to Maximize Safety, and Reduce Risks:

  • Recruiting-hire qualified, defensible drivers
  • Sales-potential litigation in pricing, particularly from Judicial Hellholes
  • Operations—choose safe routes, ensure drivers are physically capable, 
  • Maintenance—ensure units are safe and functioning on the road 
  • Examine The Alcoa Story—Company profiting from a focus on safety
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OSHA Session: Strengthening Your OSHA Safety Program

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM 

Attend this complimentary OSHA event to learn how to reduce financial risk, increase employees’ engagement in safety, prepare for upcoming regulatory changes, and learn from colleagues by sharing success stories. 

Additional Take-Aways:

Our open panel discussion will provide the opportunity to share your challenges and success stories, gaining insight from others’ experiences and sharing your own hard-earned knowledge!

Event Cost: This event is free* for you to attend and includes daytime parking, refreshments and lunch. We hope you can make it! *Limit 2 Attendees Per Company Please.

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON OSHA EVENT

OSHA Topics Covered:

You’ll learn how to improve your safety culture, lower your injury risk, and reduce your  financial risks on topics including:
 
  • Identifying Workplace Risks and driving behaviors to mitigate risks
  • Corrective Actions and Accountability to eliminate hazards
  • Meaningful Incentive Programs for employees that cost next to nothing
  • Importance of Spill Prevention and the potential liabilities of incidents
  • Panel Discussion: Audience Challenges & Successes with EHS

Guest Speaker: Jeremy Hayes, Consulting Practice Manager

J. J. Keller Expert, Jeremy Hayes will be delivering a segment on OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Planning (RMP) rules that focus on preventing releases of hazardous chemicals

Expert Insights Include:

  • PSM & RMP Regulations
  • List of Regulated Substances
  • Program Requirements 
  • Real-Life Examples

Speakers

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Tom Bray

Sr. Industry Business Advisor  J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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Bob O'Connell CTP

Strategic Account Executive, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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Doug Marcello

Trucking Defense Attorney  Saxton & Stump

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Ed Zalewski

Senior EHS Editor, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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Julie Kaland

Strategic Account Executive, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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Jeremy Hayes

Consutling Practice Manager, J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Event Details

When

June 17-18, 2025

9:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Where

Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificant Mile

511 North Columbus Drive

Chicago, IL 60611

Optional Room Block: Discount $269/night (Reg $324) Booking Link Below

Use Booking Link Discount Expires 5/15

Contact

Jolene Schmidt
Jschmidt@jjkeller.com

DOT Event Agenda

Tuesday, June 17

Check-In: Registration Opens (Refreshments Served)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome: Introductions & Table Exercise

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Regulations and Practices that Lead to Nuclear Detonation

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Crash Prevention Determination Program : Problems and Trends in Litigation & Role of Dashcams

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Buffet with Training & Dashcam Overview

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Guest Speaker, Doug Marcello (Trucking Defense Attorney) Safety Profit & Reducing Risk by All Departments

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel Discussion with Attendees: Best Practices and Successful DOT Programs

2:15 PM -3:00 PM

Closing Summary: Questions, Feedback Forms & Door Prizes

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

OSHA Event Agenda

Wednesday, June 18

Check-In: Registration Opens (Refreshments Served)

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome: Introductions & Table Exercise

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

OSHA Regulatory Landscape and Update

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Injury Risk, OSHA Inspections, Workers’ Compensation, Financial Risks & Incentive Programs

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Lunch Buffet & Cloud Services Overview (Training, Virtual Reality & Safety Management Suite)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Guest Speaker, Jeremy Hayes, OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA’s Risk Management Planning (RMP)

1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel Discussion & Best Practices on successful OSHA programs

2:15 PM -3:00 PM

Closing Summary: Questions, Feedback Forms & Door Prizes

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Embassy Suites Downtown Chicago Magnificant Mile
511 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60611

Event Sponsor

J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

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