The Truckload Carriers Association is expanding its Fundamentals of Safety Management program for 2026-27, adding new training opportunities for people working in trucking safety, compliance, dispatch, and fleet operations.
The program combines self-paced online courses with a six-part live webinar series beginning in October. Participants can take individual online modules, while the live sessions are available separately and do not require enrollment in the online program.
Online Program Covers 10 Safety and Operations Topics
TCA’s Fundamentals of Safety Management program provides foundational training for people entering safety roles and serves as a refresher for experienced professionals.
The full program includes 10 approximately one-hour modules covering Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, hours of service, DOT drug testing protocols, driver qualification files, dispatch, accident procedures, safety meetings, and safety leadership.
Seven modules are currently available. Additional courses covering safety leadership, driver orientation and onboarding, and medical regulations and qualifications are scheduled to become available over the coming months.
Several of the courses deal directly with issues that affect drivers during everyday operations. The hours-of-service module covers 49 CFR Part 395 and ELD compliance, while the dispatch course addresses communication, problem-solving, and common situations involving drivers and customers.
The accident procedures course covers reporting, investigation, and recordkeeping requirements following qualifying crashes. Another module focuses on creating and maintaining driver qualification files.
Live Webinar Series Begins in October
TCA is also expanding the program with six Fundamentals of Safety Management LIVE webinars for the 2026-27 session.
The first, “Achieve Safety Results through Strategic Marketing,” is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Additional sessions will cover regulations and compliance, safety professional burnout, progressive discipline and retention, coordination between safety and operations, and the connection between maintenance, safety, and driver retention.
Dates for most of the remaining webinars have not yet been announced.
Participation in the online courses is not required to attend the live sessions, allowing trucking professionals to participate in individual webinars without completing the full online program.
Training Extends Beyond Traditional Safety Roles
Although the program centers on safety management, its course lineup reaches into several parts of carrier operations that directly interact with professional drivers.
Dispatch communication, driver onboarding, qualification requirements, hours-of-service compliance, and accident procedures can involve safety departments, fleet managers, dispatchers, and other employees responsible for supporting drivers on the road.
TCA says the program is intended for both people beginning careers in safety management and experienced professionals looking to strengthen their knowledge in specific areas.
More information about the Fundamentals of Safety Management program, individual courses, and upcoming webinars is available through the Truckload Carriers Association.
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Last Updated: September 10, 2026
Source: The Trucker
