Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA), Accident Prevention and Procedures and Taxes for Trucking Companies Seminar

Register for a 4 hours educational seminar and learn CSA basics and how to improve your finances. Our guest speakers are experts in their fields with years of hands-on experience.

1. Introduction to the scores

How violations effect the scores (10 Minutes)

– Points gained, points lost

– DOT Radar (How to stay off the radar for Audits)

Severity weight of violations (15 Minutes)

– Points – How they are assessed

– Time sensitive — Points decrease over time and how to evaluate

2. DataQ processes

Importance of DataQ’s (10 Minutes)

– Challenge everything

Information needed for DataQ’s (20-25 Minutes)

– Pictures, LOGS, Driver Statement

– Submit a DataQ like you would when going to court

3. DOT Information (45 Minutes)

This section will cover what stands out to the DOT. Avoid the following:

– Speeding (On the road and through a scale)

– Left lane usage (Always assume there is a left lane restriction)

– Clean trucks, Clean Dashboard

– Pre-Trip Inspections & Walk Arounds

– Stay under the radar by doing the little things

4. Accident & Crash Preventability Determination Program

Key Tax Topics for Logistics Companies (Tax Year 2022)

– The importance of good books and records for tax purposes

– Officer reasonable compensation (s-corp and corp)

– Employee vs contractor compensation (1099 vs W2)

– Lease vs purchase of trucks and trailers

– Bonus depreciation (including discussion of state tax impact)

– Repairs and maintenance vs capitalization

– 179 Depreciation

– Owner’s health insurance deduction(s-corporation)

– 100% Deductible business meals