PPA Again Partnering With PA State Police For Mock HazMat Vehicle Roadside Inspection Seminars


The PPA is excited to again partner with Pennsylvania State Police to offer mock roadside inspections to assist HazMat transporters in better understanding compliance requirements. Based upon membership interest, we are offering three different mock demonstrations across the state. Each seminar will be limited to 24 attendees. Pricing is only $40 per person for PPA members and will include lunch upon the conclusion of the training.

— Classroom/Instructional Training (one hour)

     — Discuss Out of Service Criteria & top 5 violations for Commercial Vehicles and Drivers

     — Expectations of the driver and officer during a roadside inspection

     — Explain the different Levels of Inspections a driver/vehicle can undergo during a roadside inspection

     — DATAQ Process: How to challenge a violation documented on a roadside inspection report

— Vehicle Inspection Demonstration (one hour)

     — Various types of CMV’s (residential fuel oil, propane bobtail, and gasoline/diesel cargo tanker) will be present based upon location.

      — Officer will conduct a Level 1 inspection on a CMV, to show attendees what to expect during a roadside inspection.

     — Demonstrate the CVSA Level 1 roadside inspection process

     — Review most common vehicle/driver/HazMat related vehicle violations discovered during a roadside inspection

     — Paperwork: Documents reviewed during a roadside inspection, including a discussion on ELDs.

Schedule of Classes

— August 2: Shipley Energy, York.  Click Here to register

— August 16 Suburban Propane, Telford.  Click Here to register

— August 30: Hilton Garden Inn, Cranberry Twp.  Click Here to register.

All classes start at 10:00 a.m.

Visit PPATEC’s Schedule Of Training webpage for more information on educational opportunities.