Description

Registration for this course closes January 23, 2026.

Certified Director or Supervisor of Safety (CDS/CSS) Certification Program

The Certified Director or Supervisor of Safety (CDS/CSS) program is an intensive, multi-day professional development opportunity designed for transportation safety professionals seeking advanced training and national certification. This program includes two comprehensive courses held back-to-back, followed by a certification exam the next morning.

Participants will first complete Motor Fleet Safety Basics, a two-day “Fleet Safety 101” course focused on the effective implementation of safety-related policies and procedures. This foundational course is followed by Managing Motor Fleet Safety Programs, a two-day program designed for current and aspiring safety directors, providing the vision and practical skills needed to manage a successful motor fleet safety program.

The program concludes with the Certified Director of Safety (CDS) Exam or Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS) Exam, a half-day examination session. Within 60 days of passing the exam, participants must complete an online certification application detailing their work background and performance.

Schedule

• Course Days: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Exam Day: 8:00 a.m. – Noon

This certification program is ideal for professionals responsible for developing, implementing, or overseeing motor fleet safety programs within their organizations.

REGISTRATION

Attendees must register for the course through the Leaning Center on the NATMI website. You must create an account and log in to register for the course. Please follow the instructs below to access registration on the NATMI website. 

1. Visit this link.
2. Login (previous site visitors) or Create an Account (first-time visitors). Note, if you are creating an account, you will receive an email to confirm your account and must complete that process before registering for a course.
3. Once logged in, go to the Learning Center and click "Browse Catalog" for the Motor Fleet Accident Investigation course.

For questions about how to register for the course, please call NATMI at (303) 952-4013.

ABOUT NATMI

NATMI, or the North American Transportation Management Institute, exists to improve the performance and productivity of the professionals directly responsible for effective fleet and driver performance – risk managers, safety and security directors, maintenance managers, and commercial driver trainers.

NATMI’s training and certification programs are outcome-focused and utilize rigorous instructional design standards.  “Outcome-focused” means that the process, structure, and content of the programs are focused on the desired outcomes that our professional development programs should bring.

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