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How to Find Your CVOR Start Date: Quick and Easy Guide

In this video, Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dawg, guides viewers on how to find the start date for renewing their CVOR (Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration). Chris walks through the process on his website, CVOR.ca, demonstrating how to use the 'Useful Links' section to find essential resources. He explains that the start date is available on a Level 2 CVOR, either online for free with a government account or via a mailed printed version for a small fee. Chris answers common questions about locating the CVOR start date, emphasizing the importance of accuracy. For more information, visit CVOR.ca.

00:00 Introduction to CVOR Renewal

00:26 Navigating the CVOR.ca Website

01:14 Finding Your CVOR Start Date

01:39 Accessing Level 2 CVOR Online

02:12 Ordering Your Level 2 CVOR

03:06 Conclusion and Final Tips

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Comprehensive Guide to Incident Reporting and Collision Policies

In this episode, Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dawg, provides an in-depth overview of incident and collision reporting procedures. He emphasizes the importance of investigating all types of incidents, including near misses and equipment damage, for future prevention.

Chris highlights the advantages of using ELDs for monitoring hard brakes, discusses the necessity of a detailed collision policy, and explains what should be included in a collision kit. He also covers the critical data points to track crashes for analysis, such as time, location, weather conditions, and driver details.

Viewers are encouraged to text 'PREVENT' to 365 364 0714 to receive a sample letter to drivers regarding the crash preventability.

00:00 Introduction to Incident Reporting

00:09 Importance of Investigating All Incidents

01:10 Creating a Collision Policy

01:32 Equipping Trucks with Collision Kits

02:34 Training Drivers for Accident Scene Documentation

03:22 Issuing Preventability Letters

03:53 Tracking and Analyzing Crashes

06:12 Conclusion and Contact Information

Chris Harris
Safety Dawg Inc.
905 973 7056
Chris@safetydawg.com

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Essential Components of a Canadian Truck Driver File: A Detailed Guide

In this episode of the National Safety Code (NSC/CVOR) podcast, host Chris Harris, also known as Safety Dawg, provides a comprehensive breakdown of the essential and recommended contents of a truck driver file in Canada.

Chris outlines mandatory items such as the driver's license, motor vehicle record, records of convictions and collisions, and dangerous goods training certificates. He also discusses strongly recommended elements, including the truck driver application form, references, regular road tests, ongoing training, a current medical certificate, annual reviews, and a recall system for monitoring important expiration dates.

Chris emphasizes the importance of these records for both regulatory compliance and insurance purposes. Listeners are invited to text for a copy of the Safety Dawg Canadian Truck Driver Checklist to help keep their driver files organized.

00:00 Introduction to Truck Driver Files
00:33 Mandatory Requirements for Truck Driver Files
02:06 Recommended Practices for Truck Driver Files
04:00 Ongoing Training and Compliance
05:46 Conclusion and Resources


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