SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ONLINE UNIVERSITY

Train Smarter. Stay Compliant. Protect Your Business.

Roadside Manners™ is a self-paced online DOT safety and compliance course designed to help drivers, owner-operators, and fleet teams understand what really matters during roadside inspections and compliance checks.

No classroom.
No complicated jargon.


Just clear, practical guidance you can actually use.

This course walks you through DOT expectations, inspection readiness, and professional conduct—so you’re not caught off guard when it counts.

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DOT Compliance Is Too Important to Figure Out as You Go.

Between changing regulations, documentation requirements, roadside inspections, safety responsibilities, and day-to-day operations, staying on top of DOT compliance can feel overwhelming.

And when you have a business to run, spending hours searching regulations for answers isn't practical.

That's why we created the DOT Safety Management Suite.

It's a self-paced training and resource hub designed to make DOT safety and compliance easier to understand and easier to put into practice.

No classroom.

No complicated jargon.

No digging through endless information looking for answers.

Just practical guidance built for the real world of transportation.

WHY OUR ONLINE UNIVERSITY?

Everything You Need to Train Smarter and Stay Better Prepared.

Self-Paced Online Training

Learn on your schedule with training you can pause, replay, and revisit whenever you need a refresher.

Easy-to-Follow Video Tutorials

Turn complicated DOT safety and compliance topics into information that's easier to understand and apply.

Practical Resources & Templates

Access helpful tools and resources designed to support your day-to-day safety and compliance responsibilities.

A Resource Hub You Can Revisit

Stop searching in ten different places. Keep practical compliance education and resources within reach for an entire year.

  • DOT roadside inspection basics

  • Safety and compliance expectations

  • Proper documentation readiness

  • Professional roadside manners

  • Common compliance mistakes and how to avoid them

  • Leadership essentials for everyday safety matters

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Inside the Suite, You'll Learn How To:

Prepare for Roadside Inspections

Understand the fundamentals of what drivers and motor carriers should know when encountering DOT roadside inspections.

Strengthen Safety & Compliance

Learn important DOT safety and compliance expectations and how they connect to your everyday operation.

Keep Documentation Better Prepared

Understand the importance of maintaining the records and information that may be needed when it matters most.

Avoid Common Compliance Mistakes

Recognize common problems that can create unnecessary compliance issues and learn how to better prepare for them.

Practice Roadside Manners

Learn how professionalism, preparation, and communication can make a difference during roadside interactions.

Lead With Safety in Mind

Build stronger everyday leadership habits that support a safer and more compliance-focused operation.

No overwhelm. No guessing. Just real-world guidance that helps you stay compliant and confident.

Hi, I’m Dearon Tyler (The D.O.T. Man

Dearon Tyler, II, is a DOT Safety & Compliance Consultant specializing in helping motor carriers and their organizations be safe, compliant, and profitable while meeting the demand of America’s supply chain. Here is what some of Dearon’s client’s say about his professional expertise and other services. 

Through compliance workshops, onsite training and or as a keynote speaker, Dearon can relate with audiences because of his expertise, passion, humor, and ability to breakdown complex regulations where everyone can understand and apply them. The best companies understand that safety and compliance is critical to saving lives and profitability.

 

Certified as DOT consultant, trainer and speaker, Dearon brings his transportation, management, and leadership experience to each assignment. As the CEO of Roadside Manners, LLC, Dearon stays on the leading edge of transportation industry changes that effects motor carriers and the challenges they face daily. 

Dearon received his undergraduate degree from Lander University in Visual Arts. His amazing and diverse background attributed from serving in our armed forces, being a professional truck/bus driver, DOT State Office and DOT Federal Agent. 

His professional affiliations and accreditations include: 

South Carolina Trucking Association, Director of Safety and Compliance – Current 

North American Transportation Management Institute, Instructor – Current 

Church of Tomorrow Ministries, Founder/President – Current 

John Maxwell Team of Certified Speakers – Current 

Dearon undergoes continuous professional development and training in the field of transportation, management, and leadership skills. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I access the course?

You’ll receive an email with your login details shortly after enrolling. Once loggxed in, you can start the course immediately and learn at your own pace.

Is this course self-paced?

Yes. Roadside Manners™ is 100% self-paced. You can pause, rewind, and revisit the video tutorials anytime.

What are the disclaimers?

Due to the constantly evolving nature of government regulations and guidance, Roadside Manners, LLC cannot guarantee the complete accuracy or applicability of the information provided.

Roadside Manners, LLC assumes no responsibility for any omissions, errors, typographical mistakes, or ambiguities contained in this material and shall not be held liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from reliance on such information.

This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal, accounting, or other professional advice. Dearon Bruce Tyler II and Roadside Manners, LLC are not engaged in rendering professional services. If legal, financial, or other expert assistance is required, the services of a qualified professional should be sought.

How long do I have access to the course?

You’ll have ongoing access to the course and resources for (1) one year.

Is this an in-person or live training?

No. This is an online training course with pre-recorded video tutorials. There are no live sessions or scheduled class times.

Does this course guarantee DOT compliance or passing an inspection?

This course provides education, guidance, and best practices based on DOT safety and compliance standards. It does not guarantee inspection outcomes, as enforcement decisions are made by DOT officers.

What if I need technical support?

If you experience technical issues or have access questions, contact our support team at [email protected] and we’ll be happy to assist.

Are refunds available?

No. All sales are final. Due to the immediate access provided to our digital training and resources, refunds are not offered under any circumstances.

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