Caltrans Authorized Safety Training Courses
To be a Caltrans authorized certified flagger training provider, the flagger training must:
- Cover flagging requirements in:
- California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), Part 6, "Temporary Traffic Control."
- Section 7-1.03 "Public Convenience" and Section 7-1.04 "Public Safety", of the Standard Specifications.
- Section 12 "Temporary Traffic Control" of the Revised Standard Specifications.
- Traffic control system standard plan sheets that show flagging.
- Caltrans Flagging Instruction Handbook (PDF).
- Demonstrate proper flagging:
- Equipment.
- Signals.
- Procedures.
- Standard skills of a good flagger.
- Cover standard flagger practices for various situations.
- Discuss flagger station requirements and required temporary traffic control devices.
- Discuss automated flagger assistance devices.
- Be a minimum of 4 hours of in-person training (online not accepted).
- Require that students demonstrate proper flagging procedures to become certified.
- Include a written multiple-choice test and to successfully become certified, students must answer questions correctly with a passing score of 80% or better.
To become an authorized training provider, you must submit the following to Caltrans.Construction.Safety@dot.ca.gov for approval:
- The name of trainer and credentials
- The training material, including the agenda and the exam
- Copy of Certificate sample with effective and expiration date
Your certification/authorization will be valid for 3 years from the date you're approved and must re-submit for re-certification at least two weeks prior to the expiration for review and approval.
Caltrans will inform you in writing you within 15 working days of receiving your submittal if your training has met the requirements. Your company, if approved will be posted on this site.
Caltrans reserves the right to keep a copy of these training materials for comparison to actual training provided. To evaluate the training effectiveness, a representative of the Department will attend a training class after you are authorized to provide training.
Authorized List for Certified Flaggers Training
caltrans.construction.safety@dot.ca.gov
| Name | Contact | Date Issued | Valid Thru | Status | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSSA 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA 22706 |
Jessica Scheyder | 13-Jul-2020 | 14-Jul-2026 | OK | ATSSA Flagger Instructor Listing (DOCX) |
| Basin Enterprises Corporate Office P.O. Box 982 Red Bluff, CA 96080 |
Anne Durbin | 26-Feb-2024 | 26-Feb-2027 | OK | Micheal A. Cendejas |
| CalPortland Central Coast Division 1625 E Donovan Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93454 |
Justin Lorentz | 08-Nov-2021 | 08-Nov-2024 | OK | Justin Lorentz |
| Craig Safety Group LLC 3212 Liberty Square Parkway Turlock, CA 95380 |
Charles Craig | 15-Sep-2022 | 15-Sep-2025 | OK | Charles Craig |
| Flasher Barricade Association P.O. Box 41543 Sacramento, CA 95841 |
Toni Zachary | 29-July-2022 | 29-July-2025 | OK |
David Mori |
| Laborers Training School 1385 W. Sierra Madre Azusa, CA 91702 |
Michael Tuttle | 26-Jun-2020 | 26-Jun-2026 | OK |
Alfredo Paredes |
| Marsden Master Safety Training 8730 Rideabout Lane San Diego, CA 92129 |
John Marsden |
28-May-2021 | 28-May-2027 | OK | John Marsden |
| National Safety Council (NSC) 1121 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143-3201 |
Tina Miller | 17-Mar-2023 | 17-Mar 2026 | OK | |
| Occupational Safety Training Systems, Inc. (OSTS) 14650 Central Ave Chino, CA 91710 |
Mike Geosano |
13-Aug-2021 |
17-Jul-2027 |
OK |
Wende Wylie |
| Pacific Safety Center 9880 Via Pasar, Suite F San Diego, CA 92126 |
Wende Wylie |
22-Nov-2021 |
22-Nov-2024 |
OK |
Wende Wylie |
| Phoenix Traffic Management, Inc. 386 S. Allen Street San Bernardino, CA 92408 |
Gabe Cabes | 25-Apr-2024 | 25-Apr-2027 | OK | Gabe Cabes |
| Southern California Pavement Striper, Road Slurry, Seal Coat & Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship J.A.C Inc. 1074 E. La Cadena Dr. #9 Riverside, CA 92507 |
John Selover |
01-Jul-2021 | 01-Jul-2024 | OK | John Selover Richard Villegas Gene Good |
| Traffic Management, Inc. 4900 Airport Plaza Dr. 300 Long Beach, CA 90815 |
Thomas Manriquez | 08-Jan-2021 | 08-Jan-2027 | OK | Alfonso Salas Corey Watson Manny Sarabia |
| Trindel Insurance Fund P.O. Box 2069 Weaverville, CA 96093 |
Tony Miller | 14-Oct-2022 | 14-Oct-2025 | OK | Tony Miller |
| Western Safety Institute, Inc. P.O. Box 1147 Elverta, CA 95626-1147 |
Rudy Schroeder | 01-Mar-2022 | 01-Mar-2025 | OK | Rudy Schroeder |
To be a Department authorized Traffic Control Technician (TCT) training provider, the training must include the following subjects:
- Concepts, techniques and practices of installing, maintaining, and removing of temporary traffic control devices.
- California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), Part 6, “Temporary Traffic Control”.
- Section 7-1.03 “Public Convenience”, and Section 7-1.04 “Public Safety”, and Section 12 “Temporary Traffic Control” of the Standard Specifications.
- Traffic Control System Standard Plans (T Plans) applicable to highway work zones in California.
- Pedestrian accessibility and Bicycle considerations.
- Quality Guideline for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.
- Personal Protective Equipment.
- Caltrans Flagging Instruction Handbook (PDF).
- Be a minimum of 8 hours in-person training (online not accepted).
- Include a written multiple-choice test and to successfully become certified. students must answer questions correctly with a passing score of 80% or better.
To become an authorized training provider, you must submit the following to caltrans.construction.safety@dot.ca.gov for approval:
- The name of trainer and credentials
- The training material course subject outline, including the agenda and the exam
- Copy of Certificate sample with effective and expiration date
Your certification/authorization will be valid for 3 years from the date you’re approved and must re-submit for re-certification at least two weeks prior to the expiration for review and approval.
Caltrans will inform you in writing you within 15 working days of receiving your submittal if your training has met the requirements. Your company, if approved will be posted on this site.
Caltrans reserves the right to keep a copy of submitted training materials for comparison to actual training provided. To evaluate the training effectiveness, a representative of the Department will attend a training class after you are authorized to provide training.
Authorized List for Certified Traffic Control Technician Training
caltrans.construction.safety@dot.ca.gov
| Name | Contact | Date Issued | Valid Thru | Status | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATSSA 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA 22706
|
Jessica Scheyder | 02-Apr-2021 | 01-Apr-2027 | OK | Shawn Alexander Robert Beadles William Birdwell Rich Bunker Jim Conroy Chris Eckhoff Michael Gannon Mary Harper Brad Henry Shayne Hill Matthew Johnson Debra Luann Leiding Richard Mobarak Esteban Moreno Craig Rhodes David Roeder Kenneth Rudd |
| Basin Enterprises
Corporate Office |
Anne Durbin | 26-Feb-2024 | 26-Feb-2027 | OK | Michael A. Cendejas |
|
Flasher Barricade Association |
Toni Zachary | 04-Aug-2022 | 04-Aug-2025 | OK |
David Mori |
| Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund for Northern California 1001 Westside Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4099 |
Scott Mahar |
06-Jul-2021 | 06-Jul-2027 | OK |
Roy Borgeson |
| Laborers Training School 1385 W. Sierra Madre Azusa, CA 91702 |
Tim Carrillo | 19-Jan-2021 | 06-Mar-2027 | OK |
Alfredo Paredes |
| National Safety Council (NSC) 1121 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143-3201 |
Tina Miller | 17-Mar-2023 | 17-Mar-2026 | OK | |
| Northern Nevada Laborers' Apprenticeship and Training Program 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr. Sparks, NV 89434 |
Al Devita Jake McNeill |
20-Jan-2022 | 20-Jan-2025 | OK |
Christine Cosio |
| Occupational Safety Training Systems, Inc. (OSTS) 14650 Central Ave Chino, CA 91710 |
Mike Geosano | 01-Mar-2022 | 01-Mar-2025 | OK | Wende Wylie |
|
Pacific Safety Center (PSC) |
Darby Vorce, Executive Director | 28-July-2022 | 28-July-2025 | OK | Wende Wylie |
| Southern California Pavement Striper, Road Slurry, Seal Coat & Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship J.A.C Inc. 1074 E. La Cadena Dr. #9 Riverside CA, 92507 |
John Selover |
02-Aug-2021 | 02-Aug-2024 |
OK |
John Selover Richard Villegas Gene Good |
|
Traffic Management, Inc. |
Thomas Manriquez | 10-Apr-2024 | 10-Apr-2027 | OK | Alfonso Salas Corey Watson Manny Sarabia Nick Marmarou |
To be a Department authorized Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) training provider, the training must include the following subjects:
- State-specific training using Caltrans Standard Plans for temporary traffic control – T plans
- The implementation of traffic control plans and techniques for installation and removal of traffic control devices.
- Reading and interpreting plans, specifications and how implemented in the field.
- Workshops for designing temporary traffic control setups using real world examples by recognizing, analyzing and correcting deficiencies.
- Teaching students the necessary skills to become TCS
- Section 7-1.03 Public Convenience and Section 7-1.04 Public Safety,” and Section 12 “Temporary Traffic Control” of the Standard Specifications.
- Quality Guideline for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features.
- Personal Protective Equipment.
- Be a minimum of 16 hours in-person training (online not accepted).
- Include a written multiple-choice test and to successfully become certified. students must answer questions correctly with a passing score of 80% or better.
To become an authorized training provider, you must submit the following to caltrans.construction.safety@dot.ca.gov for approval:
- The name of trainer and credentials
- The training material course subject, including the agenda and the exam
- Copy of Certificate sample with effective and expiration date
Your certification/authorization will be valid for 3 years from the date you’re approved and must re-submit for re-certification at least two weeks prior to the expiration for review and approval.
Caltrans will inform you in writing you within 15 working days of receiving your submittal if your training has met the requirements. Your company, if approved will be posted on this site.
Caltrans reserves the right to keep a copy of these training materials for comparison to actual training provided. To evaluate the training effectiveness, a representative of the Department will attend a training class after you are authorized to provide training.
Authorized List for Certified Traffic Control Supervisor Training
caltrans.construction.safety@dot.ca.gov
| Name | Contact | Date Issued | Valid Thru | Status | Instructors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATTSA 15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100 Fredericksburg, VA 22706 |
Jessica Scheyder | 22-Nov-2021 | 22-Nov-2024 | OK | Shawn Alexander Robert Beadles William Birdwell Rich Bunker Jim Conroy Chris Eckhoff Michael Gannon Mary Harper Brad Henry Shayne Hill Matthew Johnson Debra Luann Leiding Richard Mobarak Esteban Moreno Craig Rhodes David Roeder Kenneth Rudd |
| Basin Enterprises Corporate Office P.O. Box 982 Red Bluff, CA 96080 |
Anne Durbin | 26-Feb-2024 | 26-Feb-2027 | OK | Micheal A. Cendejas |
| Laborers Training & Retraining Trust Fund for Northern California 1001 Westside Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4099 |
Scott Mahar | 19-Apr-2022 | 19-Apr-2025 | OK | Roy Borgeson John Cannon Ricardo Castellanos Jeff Feigen Juan Gutierrez Marcos Guitierrez Josh Harkness Avery Jackson Greg Kuykendall Jose Lopez Scott Mahar Lauro Perez Alvaro Reynoso Dave Roeder Eduardo Vaca Robert Vasquez Greg Venegas |
| Laborers Training School 1385 W. Sierra Madre Azusa, CA 91702 |
Michael Tuttle | 03-Mar-2022 | 03-Mar-2025 | OK | Richard Velarde Sergio Gomez Joel Ramirez Alfredo Paredes Pablo Garcia |
| Northern Nevada Laborers' Apprenticeship and Training Program 50 Wild Horse Canyon Dr. Sparks, NV 89434 |
Al Devita Jake McNeill |
06-Oct-2022 | 06-Oct-2025 | OK |
Christine Cosio |