Compliance

10 Steps to Collection Site Security and Integrity – What Are You Doing to Assist Your Collector?

Holly Rainwater

May 11
3 min

10 Steps to Collection Site Security and Integrity – What Are You Doing to Assist Your Collector?

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has done a good job providing collection agents with information on maintaining the integrity of a...

Katie Inouye

Apr 29
1 min

Join Us for an Upcoming Webinar

Join us for one of our upcoming webinars! Register below. Drug & Alcohol Testing: Collection Site Integrity As a DOT employer, how good...

Katie Inouye

Apr 21
1 min

Updating your 243 Plan Just Got Easier

It's been almost a year since 49 CFR Part 243 has gone into effect for contractors and short line railroads.

Effective March 4th: Mechanical Employees Included in Part 219

Katie Inouye

Feb 19
6 min

Effective March 4th: Mechanical Employees Included in Part 219

On February 2, 2022, FRA published a Final Rule updating 49 CFR Part 219 to include Mechanical Employees. This post provides a brief update

What Records Must be Maintained for 243?

Katie Inouye

Oct 6, 2021
3 min

What Records Must be Maintained for 243?

There are a handful of records you should be maintained to ensure you can demonstrate your compliance with 49 CFR Part 243.

Katie Inouye

Sep 28, 2021
4 min

243 Oversight and 217 Operational Tests

While railroads can use their operational testing program for the required periodic oversight in 243, there are some differences you should

243 is here and I just hired someone, now what?

Katie Inouye

Aug 8, 2021
2 min

243 is here and I just hired someone, now what?

Your 243 submission is done. But now you are hiring, are you ready to implement your plan?

Katie Inouye

Apr 5, 2021
1 min

Webinar: 243 Question & Answer

The May 1st implementation deadline for 49 CFR Part 243 is almost here! Join us to talk through any remaining questions you may have on...

Katie Inouye

Apr 2, 2021
2 min

How to Submit Your 243 Programs

Are you almost ready to submit your 243 training programs but having questions about what to submit or not to submit or how to use the FRA's

Grandfathering-in Existing Employees Under 49 CFR Part 243

Katie Inouye

Mar 30, 2021
2 min

Grandfathering-in Existing Employees Under 49 CFR Part 243

Do you need to re-train your existing employees under 49 CFR Part 243? The answer is probably not. However, I have talked to several...

Can you use your 217 program for 243? Yes, BUT (and it is a big BUT)...

Katie Inouye

Feb 28, 2021
2 min

Can you use your 217 program for 243? Yes, BUT (and it is a big BUT)...

I have seen growing confusion regarding the difference between the OJT and the current industry practice of conducting efficiency (or operat

Flipping the Perspective of 49 CFR Part 243

Katie Inouye

Feb 10, 2021
3 min

Flipping the Perspective of 49 CFR Part 243

If you are feeling stuck trying to get started with 49 CFR Part 243, you are not alone. However, I have found that simply looking at the req

Free 243 Webinar w/FRA: Initial Training Programs & Oversight

Katie Inouye

Oct 16, 2019
1 min

Free 243 Webinar w/FRA: Initial Training Programs & Oversight

Get your questions on 243 answered with Rob Castiglione from FRA and walk away with a process for the initial training program requirements.

Webinar Series:
A Practical Overview of 243

Katie Inouye

Aug 5, 2019
1 min

Webinar Series: A Practical Overview of 243

Go beyond FRA's compliance guide and gain practical insights to help you prepare for 243 with this free webinar series.

FRA has Changed What You Will Submit for 49 Part 243

Katie Inouye

Jun 8, 2019
1 min

FRA has Changed What You Will Submit for 49 Part 243

If you currently gathering paperwork for your Part 243 submission, you'll want to take a look at FRA's new compliance guide for Part 243.

FRA Proposes to Update Engineer Certification

Katie Inouye

May 18, 2019
1 min

FRA Proposes to Update Engineer Certification

While not unexpected for many of us, FRA proposed to revise the regulation that governs the certification of locomotive engineers.

3 Reasons for Small Businesses to Invest in a Learning Management System

Katie Inouye

Apr 17, 2019
2 min

3 Reasons for Small Businesses to Invest in a Learning Management System

Many small companies may not have even heard of a learning management system (LMS). However, for companies, such as short line railroads,...