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Training
Industry Roadside Inspection Driver Requirements Training Course
November 9-13, 2026 / Houston, Texas
Industry Roadside Inspection Driver Requirements Training Course
This is an industry roadside inspection training course on driver-related roadside regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions. Students will learn about:
- Regulatory definitions
- Intrastate vs. interstate operations
- Commercial driver’s license and driver qualification requirements
- Hazardous materials
- Hours-of-service and electronic logging device rules
- Annual and trip inspections on commercial motor vehicles
- Human trafficking identification and prevention
- The DataQ filing process
This course will provide the motor carrier industry with the tools and knowledge to achieve compliance with driver safety regulations and a better understanding of the relationship between driver regulatory requirements and out-of-service conditions.
Target Audience
- Class III Associate Members
- Motor carrier safety directors, owner-operators, commercial motor vehicle drivers, technicians, fleet managers, vendors, etc.
Total Course Hours
40 hours
Expenses
- Included: All training materials will be provided, including safety regulations, the CVSA North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, highlighters and pens. Students will receive a certificate of attendance upon completion.
- Not included: Attendees are responsible for airfare, transportation, meals, hotel accommodations and any other travel expenses.
Class Size
This in-person course is limited to 35 students.
Training Location
Houston City College - Coldwell Building
555 Community College Drive
Room 156
Houston, TX 77013
The training facility is being sponsored and supplied by:
Course Schedule
This course is offered Monday through Friday, Nov. 9-13. The schedule is as follows:
The course is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, Monday through Thursday. On Friday, the course is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travel prior to that time on Friday will interfere with the completion of the course. Please book your travel accordingly.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is available for lunches and breaks. If you’re interested in sponsorship, contact CVSA Director of Inspection Programs Kerri Wirachowsky at 202-998-1650 or [email protected].
Parking
Free parking is available on-site.
Dress Code
Dress code is business casual.
Registration Fee
- Class III Associate Members – $995 USD per person
- Non-members – $1,195 USD per person
When you click on the “REGISTER NOW” button below, you will be taken to your CVSA member portal where you will need to login to register.
REGISTER NOW (opens in a new tab)
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Registration Cancellation Policy
All refunds, minus a $50 service fee, will be given if the cancellation is made in writing no later than Wednesday, Oct. 28. No refunds will be given after this date. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
Each attendee is responsible for their own airfare and hotel arrangements and expenses, and other travel expenses.
Airport and Transportation Information
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is the closest airport to the training location.
- The airport has several transportation options (opens in a new tab), including rental car services.
Hotel Options
Each attendee is responsible for their own hotel reservation, travel and other expenses. Below are some nearby hotels to the training location.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites Houston Channelview
5520 E Sam Houston Pkwy N.
Houston, TX 77015
Hampton Inn & Suites Houston East Beltway 8
14120 Karissa Court
Houston, TX 77049
Point of Contact
Jeremy Disbrow
Roadside Inspection Specialist
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-998-2963
General CVSA Training Contact
Email: [email protected] (opens in a new tab)
Phone: 202-998-1002
Consent to Multimedia Use
Registration and attendance at and participation in CVSA (the “Organization”) meetings, training classes and other activities – in-person or virtually – constitutes an agreement by the registrant to CVSA’s use and distribution of the registrant’s or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities.
Copyright Acknowledgement
By registering and attending a CVSA event, an attendee may participate or contribute to discussions regarding the Standards and CVSA Materials (“work product”) and hereby acknowledges that it is their intent and understanding that the intellectual property, including copyright in and to the work product, and all derivative works and/or any modifications and variations of the work product, did, does and will vest solely in CVSA. To the extent that an attendee contributes to the work product during the event, they do not claim any ownership in the work product and instead hereby completely assign any and all copyrights and any other intellectual property rights in their contributions to CVSA.
Events Health Policy and Acknowledgment
CVSA prioritized the health and safety of all event, meeting, conference, training course, etc., attendees. We are committed to following all U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines as well as local health and facility protocols to help prevent the spread of communicable diseases and will adopt enhanced health and safety measures, as appropriate, at in-person events/meetings/classes.
CVSA has taken preventative measures to reduce the spread of communicable disease, at its in-person conferences, meetings, events, training courses, etc. (the “Event”). However, the Organization cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to or contract a communicable disease at the Event. Further, due to the nature of the facilities, services and programs offered at this Event, attending the Event could increase your risk of contracting a communicable disease.
By registering and attending the Event, you acknowledge and agree that you understand the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by a communicable disease by attending the Event and that such exposure or infection may result in quarantine requirements, serious illness, permanent disability and/or death. You further understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by a communicable disease at the Event may result from the actions, omissions or negligence of yourself and others, including, but not limited to, the Organization, its officers, employees, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, other participants, and any owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the Event (“Releasees”). YOU KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, and assume full responsibility for your participation in the Event and agree not to sue the Organization for any claims released by you herein.
Events Code of Conduct
CVSA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all conference, meeting, event, training course, etc., participants. All participants, without exception, are expected to abide by this events code of conduct across any and all technologies used to execute a CVSA event whether in person or virtual. All participants must comply with the instructions of the host(s), moderator and CVSA staff. CVSA has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination or harassment by participants.
Examples of unacceptable behavior are:
- Unauthorized sharing of login credentials with another user, including unregistered users; any unregistered user found participating will be required to pay the full registration fee, including the late registration fee.
- Recording, copying and/or sharing of any media, including screenshots.
- Engaging in unsafe practices while participating in a virtual event, such as driving a car.
- Harassment, disrespect, intimidation or discrimination in any form.
- Verbal or written abuse of any participant, including, but not limited to, comments related to race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, etc.
- Sharing inappropriate, nude and/or sexual images.
- Threatening or stalking a participant.
To report an incident of unacceptable behavior, please contact CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney or CVSA Deputy Executive Director Adrienne Gildea. CVSA reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the conference, meeting, event, training courses, etc., without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior. CVSA may also, at its discretion, prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.
Media Policy
Members of the press understand that no individual may be quoted by name, rank, jurisdiction or title concerning comments made during any meeting, conference, event, etc. If any member of the press wants to use or obtain a quote, they may only do so with written permission of that individual and the Alliance. CVSA’s conferences, meetings and events – whether conducted in person or online – are opportunities for CVSA members and industry stakeholders to speak freely, discuss topics and issues, and share ideas and perspectives without concern of print or online attribution. For more information, contact CVSA Director of Communications Nicole Leandro.