TRAINING is important!

We recently hosted a CDL RoundTable (click here for the audio from it). Stephen Daignault from Narragansett started off and then Ben Skurka from Pawtucket DPW spoke and sent the following information:

Here are a couple hyperlinks to get information on ELDT. I also have attached the two forms I spoke about today (below). There really isn’t to much to this. The biggest part is finding a competent person to have/hire as a trainer. Then that person basically files these application and waits to get responses from the DMV and the Post-Secondary Commission. I’m more than happy to meet with anyone regarding this information. We could meet here at DPW and I can help in any way I can.

The first part is :

• Fill out the forms I have attached (below) and send them to proper channels listed on each form
• Go to FMCA website and register your trainer and place you will hold trainings.
• Have the trainer build a curriculum that works for them
• Setup classes and run with it
  

Link 1 https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/provider

Link 2 https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/entry-level-driver-training-eldt

Benjamin Skurka Senior Operations Technician Trainer Department of Public Works (401) 728-0500 ex.339 250 Armistice Blvd. Pawtucket, RI 02860 bskurka@pawtucketri.com

Form 1 ELDT Affidavit

Form 2 OPC ELDT Exemption Request

RIPWA is going to continue to look into this and will bring more information as we get it. Thank you.

The Pavement Preservation Symposium took place on April 26, 2023. Click here for the presentation link

Rhode Island Energy - This E-Learning program was designed with First Responders in mind The program was designed to provide the most relevant information to not only educate First Responders, but ensure their safety in the event they are first on scene in the event of a Natural Gas or Electric incident. The programs are free for participants to register and complete, self-paced and keeps track of progress for participants. The trainings are designed with the participants in mind, to allow them flexibility to complete over a time period that makes the most sense for them. Both modules, the gas and electric, take roughly 3-3.5 hours to complete, but can be completed over the course of a days/weeks depending on the schedule of the participant.

• Registration and more information - Click here

• If you missed the Two Part Training for MUTCD Pavement Markings and MUTCD Traffic Signs - we have added both session recordings as well as the presentation below.

MUTCD Pavement Markings

MUTCD Traffic Signs

MUTCD Lines and Signs Presentation
For questions: fmarinaccio@beta-inc.com or mdallen@mmm.com

• If you missed the Dig Safe Presentation, it is below.

Dig Safe - January 2021