At K-TEX we understand that some companies would rather manage all safety activity but can use some help starting. We have created a Practical Safety Manual, subdivided into chapters relevant to each area of safety.
The Safety Manual is available for sale as individual chapters or as a whole. We are also happy to offer a 5 day training session using our Practical Safety Manual: A Professional Approach to Safety Implementation. The session will be lead by an experienced representative of the company and at the end you keep the Safety Manual which includes all of the information required to successfully manage safety requirements.
Our Practical Safety Manual will guide you through all safety related situations without the need to rely on consultants. An easy to follow schedule, provided with the manual, lists all renewal dates, recurrent events and activities of a Safety Department.
- Company Policies
The Chapter includes a Company Safety Policy, Driver Hiring Policy, Drug and Alcohol Policy, Company Maintenance Policy, Owner & Operator Maintenance Policy.
- Company Safety Rating
All information to register CVOR, Conviction Code Table, SAFER (for US): inspection levels, driver disqualification and penalties, preventative accidents and uniform safety program.
- Compliance with Regulations - Best Practices
Covers all areas of Drivers' Hiring Procedure, Medical Qualifications in USA and Canada, Driver Disqualification and Guidance.
- Contracts
An Owner Operator contract created by our lawyer. The contract is easy to customize and covers all business relations between your Company and the Owner Operator, it clarifies the relationship and protects you.
- C-TPAT
An explanation of C-TPAT, instructions for online application and C-TPAT Next Level requirements. In addition, it guides you through implementation and covers all areas of the organization requirements. High Security Seals Catalog, ISO PAS 17712 Explanation, Fast Cargo Sealing Guide.
- Customs
Explains Canada Customs regulations, including Bonded and Non-Bonded carrier requirements & applications, Inbond Manifest & Barcode specifications. Explains PAPS and PARS Stickers and Customs clearance. Full coverage of US Customs regulations.
- Decals, Stickers, Permits, Renewals
The Chapter covers: IFTA Registration, IFTA Decals, IFTA Quarterly Tax Report in ON, KY, NM, NY, OR, Weight Tax registration in: KY, NM, NY, OR, Mileage annual Tax reports in AR, and KS, annual renewals in BC, SCAC Code, Form 2290, US DOT, Unified Carrier Registration Program, and IRP Temporary Permits.
- Disability Insurance
The Chapter provides information on diversified Disability Insurance Plans, available on the Market. For best results and your convenience, please
contact us. We are ready to design your Disability Insurance Plan and the best coverage for your Drivers and Owner Operators.
- Driver Hiring Procedure, Orientation, Professional Driver Manual
The Chapter includes a set of application documents for hiring Drivers and Owner Operators. All documents are in compliance with the Regulations of FMCSA and MTO. In addition you can find Minimum Driver Training as mandated by FMCSA, New Driver Orientation Program, applicant tests, and a Professional Driver Manual.
- Drivers’ FAST Program
Information regarding FAST Commercial Program Information, CBSA FAST Program Information, Commercial Driver Application Form, List of Enrolment Centers, and links to the FAST Program. An explanation and rules concerning the new (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) TWIC have also been included.
- Drug and Alcohol Program
The Chapter covers US Drug and Alcohol Program – sources for all Regulations and Guidelines, contact information to Drug and Alcohol Testing companies.
- Environment Regulations
The Chapter includes Trucks and Air Emission – Canadian Regulations, US Regulations for Heavy Duty Trucks, and information on Ontario’s Drive Clean Program.
- Freight Delivery History
The Chapter offers different documents designed to serve Pre-trip, Delivery and Post-trip procedures. It includes: Carrier Conformation sheet, Local Delivery, Assigned Seals, Delivery Schedule, Trip envelopes, Trip sheets, Expense Summary sheets for Owner Operators and Company Drivers, Bill of Lading, Inbound Manifest – sample, and Outbound Manifest.
- HOS Regulations
The Chapter covers HOS Regulations in Ontario, HOS Regulation in USA, HOS Software Program suitable for small and medium sized companies, sources for Daily Logs legible for Canada after January 01, 2008, Daily Log sample.
- Maintenance of Trucks and Trailers
The Chapter includes North American Inspection Level, samples of Standard Safety documents, Preventive Maintenance Report document for Truck, Trailer and Reefer unit, Monthly Maintenance Report for Owner Operators, Schedule 1 Pre-trip Inspection, Air brake maintenance requirements.
- Master Documents
The Chapter gives information for all required Operating master documents in Canada and USA, samples and sources of application, including Canada and USA Bonds Insurance. The documents are derived from serviced offered by K-TEX Transport Inc. in registering all Operating Authorities in Canada and USA.
- MAX Allowed Speed in USA
The Chapter provides Trucking companies with information on maximum Truck speeds in the USA. The document makes a distinction between Commercial Truck speeds and the maximum allowed for other vehicles in each State within the USA.
- MAX Legal Truck Loading and Dimensions
The Chapter includes IRP Max Gross Weight, Canada Axle Weight Regulations, NAFTA Harmonization of Vehicle Weight and Dimension, Michigan loading regulations. It covers Regulations for all States in the USA and Provinces in Canada, for all types of Trucks and Trailers on a road.
- Safety Department Activities
The Chapter provides a comprehensive explanation, in table format, of all activities in a Safety Department, including important due dates and recurrences. It is easy to customize the schedule and to match all customer requirements regarding due dates and recurrences.
- Transponders
The Chapter covers all requirements for User Decals and Transponders, Online Application, instruction, Annual Fee registration, Renewal application, Additional Vehicle Information Form, Exchange, Replacement, and Refund, as well as instructions for Transponder installation.
- Transportation Company Filing – Required Documents
This Chapter is one of the most important parts of the Manual. Each transportation company should file all required documents and comply with Regulations at its own operating facilities, and this Chapter shows the required documents and how they should be completed.
- Trucks IRP Office Registration
The Chapter explains the application and registration process of Company Fleet and Trucks in IRP Office, MTO. The Chapter includes: list of required registration documents, all required Forms, Attachment Letter (not available on Internet), and link for IRP auditing.
- WSIB Registration
The Chapter includes: Driver Classification explanation, Employer information, Owner Operator status explanation, Owner Operator reporting forms, WSIB workers rights and responsibilities, all required forms for registration and reports, a Premiums calculator.
If you are considering starting a Safety Department and wish to be in control and on top of every cituation, the training session and manual will be invaluable. Contact us and we can provide you with an outline of the training and a Table of Contents. If you feel that there is a particular area of your Safety Department that could improve, we would be happy to tailor a solution specifically for you. Buy one chapter of the Manual or buy all of them, we will support your initiative.
We also offer an annual update subscription which makes sure that you find out about new regulations and receive up-to-date documents the moment they come out.
