
NATMI Safety Certification


The North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) provides internationally recognized, university-accredited training and professional certification for trucking professionals. The MTA Institute will be offering a five-day NATMI training course to become a Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) or Certified Safety Director (CDS). These courses have been approved for Continuing Education Units through the University of Denver Transportation an Supply Chain Institute.
June 23-27, 2025 I 8:00am-5:00pm I MTA Office (training room) or Virtually I $1,540 I Bring a lunch each day
Covered Courses
Below are the two courses that will be covered over the course of 4 days (June 23-26). The certification exam will be taken on June 27.
Motor Fleet Safety Basics
This "Fleet Safety 101" program is designed to provide training on effective implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. A training requirement for NATMI's safety certification program, this course is designed for line-level safety supervisors, with the basic emphasis on what they need to do and when and how to do it.
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You'll gain technical knowledge taught within the context of the importance of safety and applying a quality management approach to safety program implementation. Some pre-reading is also required.
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After this course, participants will be able to:
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Recognize the role of the safety supervisor in implementing quality fleet safety programs
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Implement record keeping systems to meet DOT an OSHA regulatory requirements
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Conduct basic on-site accident investigations an compile accident reports
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Implement procedures to prevent employee injury and control workers' compensation claims
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Apply strategies to hire successfully
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Identify an implement strategies to improve driver retention
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identify safety-related training needs and deliver effective safety training programs
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Describe the benefits and requirements for becoming a NATMI certified safety professional
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