Kathy Close

Compliance Expert at J.J. Keller

Kathy Close is a Compliance Expert and has been with J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., since 1999. Close has hands-on experience in driver file auditing and DOT drug and alcohol program management. She enjoys diving into the regulations to help fleets with compliance. She has answered thousands of regulatory questions in her time with J. J. Keller. Close is also well-versed in the CSA enforcement program, driver qualification, and transportation security.

Articles•by Kathy Close•September 8, 2017

Top 5 Questions on DOT Crashes

CMV crashes capture the nation’s attention and perpetuate the stereotype that commercial trucks cause or are involved in more fatal accidents than others. To mitigate risk and shatter this misconception, your team should be familiar with what is required of them and how a crash affects the motor carrier.

Articles•by Kathy Close•September 28, 2016

Short-Haul Exceptions to the Rule

Those who travel short distances with their commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) often wonder if they are subject to the same Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) as over-the-road trucking companies.

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