List of Pro-TREAD Training Courses for Truck Drivers
When a guy has a CDL, he puts a lot of miles on the road and sees a lot of situations. Sometimes, he falls into a routine. PRO-TREAD training courses are designed to cut through bad habits and establish new, safe driving and operating techniques.
Below, you’ll find a complete list (here’s a one-page printable PDF of PRO-TREAD course titles) of the online training courses for CDL drivers and warehouse workers. All are available as online courses. All are available through the leading in-cab EOBR devices.
Accident Procedures
Covers procedures and methods for handling an accident scene.
| What the Law Requires Drug and Alcohol Testing Unattended Vehicles Accident Scene |
Hazardous Material Accidents Hazmat- Who to Call Hazmat- When You Have to Call Hazmat- Chemtrec |
Disease- Causing Agents Securing an Accident Scene Flares (Fusses) Using Flares |
| Warning Device Placement Injuries On-Scene Information Accident Reporting Kit Remaining at the Scene |
Types of Fire Tire Fires Cargo Fires Fuel Fires Electrical Fires |
Fire Extinguishers Using an Extinguishers |
Air Brakes
Discusses air brakes and how they operate to stop the vehicle.
| Parts of Air Brake System Air Compressor Air Governor Air Dryer and Alcohol Evaporators Air Reservoirs Air System Valves |
Front Wheel Braking Foundation Brakes Emergency Brakes Brake System Review Monitoring Air-Brakes System |
Pre-Trip: Air Brakes Using Your Air Brakes Stopping Distance Parking Your Rig |
Avoiding Fixed Objects
With the increased challenge in maneuvering a longer vehicle, fixed objects create an ongoing hazard, especially in delivery areas designed for passenger vehicles and not commercial trucks. This lesson focuses on determining fixed object hazards and techniques to use to avoid preventable collisions.
| GOAL and Backing Hazard Recognition Considerations Before Backing Securing Trailer Doors |
Turning While Backing Spotters Backing into Buildings and Covered Spaces Plan Before Backing: Familiar Stop Locations |
New Stop Locations Clearance Trailer Tandems Distracted Driving Dangers of Parking |
Avoiding Roadside Collisions
While not common these types of collisions are normally very severe, this lesson presents how to avoid dangerous roadside collisions with proper stopping, communication to other road users, and situation awareness.
| Avoiding Roadside Collisions Reduce Chances of an Emergency Stop Reduce Risk When Stopping |
Warning Devices Triangle Placement Special Rules (Part 392.22) Actions After Placing Warning Devices |
Stopped on a Roadway Center of the Lane Driving in Poor Visibility Wrap Up |
Back Injury Prevention
Overview: The types of physical challenges you’ll face and how learning the proper ways to deal with moving loads can prevent back injury.
| Protect Your Back Tips and Exercises Lifting and Lowering Tasks |
Pushing Tasks Pulling Tasks Reaching |
Unloading Driving/Sitting Exiting the Cab Lifting in Teams |
Backing and Docking
Methods and procedures for docking and backing your truck.
| Steering Pivot Point Correcting Drifts Planning Ahead Backing Tips Alley Backing Retail Parking |
Backing Guidelines Proper Position Back Slowly Checking Mirrors Pull Ups Four Basic Maneuvers |
Straight Line Backing 45-Degree Angle Straight Back Parking Parallel Parking Retail Parking Backing Example |
Backing and Docking, Enhanced
Backing and docking are crucial skills drivers use every day. This course reviews the principles of docking, and provides tips for self-checks to make sure it’s being done safely.
| Do I Really Need to Back? Visibility Speed Space Steering while Backing The Pivot Point |
Correcting Drifts Using a Spotter Alley Backing Setting Up Your Trailer to Back Getting in Proper Position Check Your Front Bumper |
Pull Ups While Backing Four Basic Maneuvers Straight Line Backing 45-degree Angle Backing 1 & 2 Straight-back Parking Parallel Parking |
Basic Vehicle Controls
Lessons on basic control of the vehicle.
| Preparing to Start Your Engine Starting Up Your Engine Engine Start Checklist Warming Up: Oil Pressure Gauge |
Warming Up: Air Pressure Gauge Warming Up: Water Temperature Testing Trailer Hookup Testing the Brakes Moving Off Using the Gears Off-Tracking in Turns |
Sideways Drag Swept Path Making Right-Hand Turns Making Left-Hand Turns Common Mistakes in Turns Highway Curves Bringing the Truck to a Stop Cooling Down Your Rig |
Bloodborne Pathogens
Safe handling of bloodborne pathogens in the workplace, with focus on Hepatitis B and HIV, the two diseases covered by OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
| Introduction to Bloodborn Pathogens What is a Bloodborne Pathogen Hepatitis B |
Hepatitis B Vaccinations Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) |
Protecting Yourself Person Protection Equipment Personal Hygiene Spill Clean-up |
Box Cutting
Describes safety equipment and procedures utilized when cutting boxes. Also discusses the behaviors to avoid when working in the warehouse.
| Box Cutter Box Cutting Using the Right Tools |
Proper PPE Proper Box Cutters Holding the Cutting Tool |
Making a Cut Safely Stabilizing the Material |
Cargo Handling
Securing cargo, blocking and bracing, tie-down devices, covering cargo and tarping. Vehicle weight is addressed, Center of Gravity is explained and how it affects rollovers.
| Documentation People Involved Bill of Lading Other Documents Driver Responsibilities Cargo Inspection Regulations Checklists |
Forklifts Other Loading Equipment Hazardous Materials Securing Cargo Blocking and Bracing Tie-down Devices |
Covering and Tarping Loaded Vehicle Weight Weight Distribution Trailer Weight Distribution Transportation Charges Surcharges and Services |
Cargo Securement
Covers how to ensure that cargo is secure on the vehicle.
| Vehicle Cargo Securement Standards Driver and Carrier Cargo Securement How Well Must the System Work? What is a Securement System? |
Vehicle Structure Securing Devices, Tiedowns Construction, Maintenance and Use Containing, Immobilizing, and Fully Contained Cargo Immobilized by Structures Immobilized or Secured on or Within |
Loading Cargo Properly Tiedowns Attached to the Cargo Passed over the Cargo Working Load Limit Aggregate Working Load Limit Inspection Requirements |
CDL Basics
Introduction for new drivers of the requirements for CDL. Reviews the terms conditions and penalties for experienced drivers. Regulations and renewal requirements. And ways a driver might lose a CDL.
Communication
Overview: How to communicate your intentions to other drivers with whom you share the road.
| Communicating: Headlights Communicating: Horn Communicating: Emergency Flashers Communicating: Warning Devices |
Signaling Turns Signal Your Intentions Continuously Cancel Your Signal Signaling a Lane Change |
Signal When Slowing Down Stopping : Undivided Highway Stopping: Divided Highway Stopping: Urban Street |
Coupling/Uncoupling
Connecting and disconnecting tractors and trailers.
| Fifth Wheel Inspection Inspecting the Trailer |
Coupling More Coupling Connection Test |
Connections Uncoupling More Uncoupling |
CSA Overview
This lesson provides a detailed view of the impact of CSA, how CSA functions, and how maintain a low CSA score.
| What is CSA? Safety Measurement System Individual Driver Records and Data Access |
Knowing the BASICS, Inspections Violations Intervention The Consequence of Intervention |
Scoring Violation Severity Weight Violation Severity Weight Red Flag Violations Pre-Employement Screening Preparing Yourself |
Customs Security Awareness
Discusses C-TPAT, PIP requirements. Covers the practices and procedures necessary to be in compliance with C-TPAT/PIP.
| C-TPAT Overview C-TPAT -Responsibilities and Benefits PIP-Responsibilities and Benefits Objectives- CTPAT/PIP Program Conveyance Inspection Container Seal Use |
Inspection and Verification of Seals Signs of Tampering Conveyance Security- Seals and Locks Trailers and Cross-Border Transit Physical Access Controls- ID Badge Physical Access Controls- Keys |
Physical Access Controls – Warehouse Security Training and Threat Awareness Reporting Suspicious Activities Information Technology |
Defensive Driving (English and Spanish)
Techniques of how a professional driver drives defensively by anticipating the actions of other drivers by using situation awareness.
| Situation Awareness Concepts of Defensive Driving Space Management Space Cushion |
Space Ahead Space Below Tailgaters Space on Each Side Observing Space Speed Management |
Stopping Distance Driving Conditions Communication Communicating Clearly Communicating Warnings Visual Search |
Defensive Driving — Enhanced
Defensive Driving is one of the fundamentals of driver safety. This lesson provides and demonstrates techniques for a professional driver to improve defensive driving skills and situation awareness.
| Space Management Space in Your Environment Speed Management Managing Space and Speed |
Eyes on Road Scanning Your Environment Hazard Awareness Road Surface Hazards |
Other People on the Road Hazardous Drivers Communications Signaling Defensive Driving Attitude |
Driver Disqualifications
This lesson discusses disqualifications and penalties for drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles or private automobiles in an unsafe manner.
| Who’s Affected Notification- Conviction Notification- Suspension Definitions |
Disqualification’s Major Offenses- Table 1 Serious Violations- Table 2 Railroad Highway Crossing – Table 3 |
Out of Service Orders- Table 4 Imminent Hazard Under 30 Days Imminent Hazard Over 30 Days Penalties |
Driver Distractions
Identifying and preventing driver distractions that cause unsafe behavior.
| Types of Distractions Manual/Physical Distractions Eating and Drinking Distractions Your Cell Phone |
Reaching Writing and Reading Manual Distractions Visual Distractions Mental Distractions |
New Delivery Sites Prevention Strategies: Mental Dealing with other Distracted Drivers |
Driver Qualifications
Discusses conditions which affect driver’s operation of a CMV.
| Background Driver Responsibilities Medical Examination Concept |
Medical Examination Report Who Must be Examined Driver’s Section |
Testing Section Testing Section Comments Examiners Certification |
Driver Wellness
Provides medical information so that drivers can make informed life-style choices.
| Stress What is Stress? Stress Coping 1 Stress Coping 2 Managing Stress Personal Stress Stress Reduction l.ll.lll.lV Sleep Apnea Who Gets Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea: Causes |
Restoring Breathing Sleep Apnea: Effects Indicators Treatment What Can be Done? Finding Help Healthy Lifestyle Understanding Your Body Blood Pressure Measuring Blood Pressure |
Risk Factors Managing Blood Pressure Exercise Diet: Fats, Salt, and Carbohydrates Eating Alcohol Common Alcohol Issues |
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
This lesson discusses the affects of Drug and Alcohol Usage on the job and how to deal with them.
| Policy on Drugs and Alcohol Drug and Alcohol Policy Summary Violations |
Key Terms Safety Sensitive Employees Safety Sensitive Functions |
Drug and Alcohol Testing Nonscheduled Drug/Alcohol Testing |
Emergency Maneuvers
Concentrates on the actions a driver must take in when an emergency occurs to avoid an accident, injury, loss, or death.
| Emergency Maneuvers Evasive Steering Evasive Steering Procedures |
Oncoming Vehicles Stopped and Merging Vehicles Off-Road Recovery |
Emergency Braking Brake Failure More Brake Failure Tire Blowouts |
Emergency Response Plans
Understanding your company’s Emergency Plan is critical to knowing what to do when an emergency does happen.
| Your Role as an Employee Fire Emergency First Aid |
Hazardous Material Release Natural Disasters |
Bomb Threats and Terrorist Activity |
Environment
Concentrates on the driver’s responsibilities to the environment.
| Well Maintained Truck Idling Your Rig Alternatives to Idling |
Regulating Idling What the Driver Can Do Maintaining Your Truck |
Hazmat and the Environment Water and Ground Pollution |
Fatigue Management (English and Spanish)
This lesson discusses the causes, effects, and ways to combat fatigue in the professional driver.
| Effects and Causes of Fatigue Warning Signs When You’re Fatigued |
Circadian Rhythms and Melatonin Food and Alertness Sleep Apnea |
Treating Sleep Apnea Fatigue Regulations Fatigue Review |
Fifth Wheel
Covers fifth wheels and tandem axles and the way to use them to achieve proper weight distribution.
| Maximum Weight Weight Distribution National Bridge Formula |
Maneuvering Your Truck Manual Release Fifth Wheel Air Release Fifth Wheel |
Sliding Trailer and Tandem Axles |
Fire Prevention
This lesson highlights important information about fire prevention and extinguisher use that should be followed to minimize the potential for fires in facilities or on your rig.
| What a Fire Needs Types of Fires Types of Fire Extinguishers |
Using a Fire Extinguisher Truck Fires Truck Fires Cargo and Fuel Fires |
Potential Hazards and Prevention More Potential Hazards |
Flatbed Safety
This lesson covers securement rules for flatbed cargo, as well as safe operating instructions for securing cargo and determining securement necessary
| Unsecured Cargo Cargo Securement Requirements Working Load Limits Required Reference Materials |
Using Tiedown Calculator 1 & 2 Cargo Securement Handbook Anchoring and Proper Tie Down Bar Use Flatbed Safety PPE for Flatbed Operations Staying Grounded |
Working at Heights No Zones Proper Balance Energized Cargo Interactions with Forklift or Crane At-Risk Drivers |
Forklift Fundamentals
This lesson looks at the design and function of the forklift- the power plant, controls, and pre-use inspections as well as forklift characteristics; such as capacity, stability, and visibility.
| Being an Operator Types of Forklifts Car vs. Forklift Controls and Instrumentation |
Pre-Use Inspection Battery Charging and Refueling Pre-Use Inspection |
The Load-Balance and Stability Knowing Your Machine Knowing Where You’re Going |
Forklift Operations
This lesson stresses operating conditions and special hazards. Information you need to be a better forklift operator.
| Operating Conditions Surface Conditions Loads and Stability |
Loading and Unloading Stacks Stacking Rules Traveling Rules Special Conditions |
Hazardous Locations Hazardous Activities Hazardous Environments |
Forklift Propane and Battery Replacement
If you use or drive forklifts or other PITs, this lesson will guide you in safely changing propane tanks and replacing batteries.
| The Basics Propane-Powered PITs Changing Propane Facts About Electrical Batteries |
How a PIT Battery Works Preparing for Battery Charging PIT Battery Charging |
Returning a Battery to the PIT Cleaning a Battery |
Fuel Management
This lesson covers skills and techniques to maximize fuel efficiency for vehicle operation, situational driving, progressive shifting, and also discusses Alternative Fuel vehicle options.
| Drivers Are Key Control Factors Tires Idling Get Moving |
Progressive Shifting Using Momentum How to Operate in Town Using the Sweet Spot Cruise Control |
Changing Landscape Engine Braking Adjusting Along the Way Alternative Fuel Technology |
Hazard Awareness
Covers how to recognize hazards on the road- both from other road users, and road conditions themselves.
| Road Conditions Soft Road Surfaces Unstuck Sloping Road Surfaces Road Contours-Curvature |
Road Contours-Visibility Road Contours- Crosswinds Other Road Users Drivers with Obstructed Vision |
Parked Vehicles Distracted Drivers Disabled Vehicles Confused, Slow, and Impatient Drivers Impaired Drivers Sharing the Road Obstructions and Merging Brake |
Hazard Communication
Covers the precautions necessary to work safely with hazardous materials.
| Meeting Training Requirements Hazard Communication Program |
Product Warning Labels MSDS Identifying Hazardous Materials |
Hazard Classes Maintenance on Hazmat Vehicles |
Hazmat Communication Rules
Learn about communicating the risks of a hazmat shipment and regulations that require shippers to put hazard-warning labels on packages and provide proper shipping papers, emergency response information, and placards for all hazmat shipments.
| Regulations and Agencies Intent of the Regulations Who’s Responsible Hazmat Communication Rules |
Hazard Class Table Exercise HMT Column 1 -Symbols Symbols Matching Exercise Know Your S.H.I.P HMT Appendix A and B |
Shipping Papers The Item Description Shipping Paper Exercise Emergency Response Information Hazardous Waste Manifest Package Labels and Markings |
Hazmat Driving and Parking Rules
Covers specific parking and driving rules for Hazmat. Also includes proper emergency response information, routing, emergency equipment and safety precautions.
| Locating Shipping Papers and Emergency Response Verify Routing Inspection and Emergency Equipment |
Parking Rules Safety Precautions Railroad Crossings Accidents and Incidents |
Fires, Leaks and Spills Emergency Procedures |
Hazmat Loading and Placarding
Covers preparation, packaging, labeling, and loading of hazmat shipments with the appropriate placarding.
| Loading and Unloading Hazmat Smoking Cargo Heaters and Closed Cargo Space Loading Explosives |
Loading Radioactive Materials Handling Mixed Hazmat Loads Segregation Table for Hazmat Segregation Table Practice |
Placards Which Placards to Use Placard Table Other Placarding Exceptions Bulk Loads Placarding and Marking Loading and Unloading Cargo Tanks |
Heat Illness
Heat-related illness is a big danger during the summer months. A heat-related illness happens when your body is unable to cool itself, and over-heats.
| Causes Medication |
Types Severe Heat Injury |
Preventing Heat Illness |
Hours of Service
Discusses HOS regulations. covers the hours a driver is allowed to drive and work each shift; mandatory off duty times between shifts; preparation and filing of logs and compliance with regulations. (with or without sleeper berths)
| Over the Road Duty Time Time Definitions Drive Time vs On-Duty |
Carrier Operations Maximum Hours Exceptions Sleeper Berth Exceptions |
Split Sleeper Berth Time Fatigue Out of Service Record of Duty Penalties |
Hours of Service
Discusses HOS regulations. covers the hours a driver is allowed to drive and work each shift; mandatory off duty times between shifts; preparation and filing of logs and compliance with regulations. (with or without sleeper berths)
| Over the Road Duty Time Time Definitions Drive Time vs On-Duty |
Carrier Operations Maximum Hours Exceptions Sleeper Berth Exceptions |
Split Sleeper Berth Time Fatigue Out of Service Record of Duty Penalties |
Hours of Service – No Sleeper
Discusses HOS regulations. covers the hours a driver is allowed to drive and work each shift; mandatory off duty times between shifts; preparation and filing of logs and compliance with regulations. (with or without sleeper berths)
| Over the Road Duty Time Time Definitions Drive Time vs On-Duty |
Carrier Operations Maximum Hours Exceptions Sleeper Berth Exceptions |
Split Sleeper Berth Time Fatigue Out of Service Record of Duty Penalties |
Landing Gear Safety
Safely raising and lowering trailer landing gear, as well as dealing with malfunctions and jams.
|
Before you Start Landing Gear Speed |
Operation Landing Gear Resistance |
Handle Grip Jams Points to Remember |
Lane Changes and Intersections
Covers the challenges and methods for safely changing lanes, merging with traffic, and negotiating intersections.
| Intentional Lane Changes Freeway Merging Lane Ending Unintentional Lane Changes Use Your Mirrors |
Minimize Blind Spots Communicate Intentions Speed and Space Management Intersection Safety |
Minimize the Risk Turning at Intersections Right and Left Turns Other Drivers |
Lift Gate Safety
Shows some important ways to protect yourself, the people around you, and your environment as you use your lift gates in your delivery jobs.
| The Benefits of Lift Gates Types of Lift Gates General Rules for Using Lift Gates |
Pre-Use Inspections Loading and Unloading Guidelines |
General Safety Guidelines Lift Gate Hazards Handling Malfunctions |
Lockout Tagout
How to deal with equipment, energy sources, as well as the typical lockout/tagout policies.
| What is Lockout? What is Tagout? |
Hazardous Energy Sources Your Responsibilities |
Driver Responsibilities |
Log Books
Introduction to Record of Duty status. Duty time vs. Driving time. Information to put on the form and completing log entries as well as how to record duty status.
| Over the Road Duty Status Information Fields |
The Graph Grid Filing and Retention Multiple Carriers |
Log Entries Recording Duty Status Fatigue |
Longer Combination Vehicles
Introduction to longer combination vehicles.
| Preparing to Couple a 2nd Trailer Coupling a 2nd Trailer Inspect Before Driving Stay Alert and Plan Ahead |
Manage Your Space Uncoupling Your Trailers Coupling/Uncoupling Triple Trailers Exercise: Coupling Trailers |
Inspecting Combination Vehicles Inspecting Converter Dolly Air Brakes More on Air Brakes |
Malfunctions
How to diagnose, detect, communicate and document vehicle malfunctions.
| Using Your Senses Early Detection Responsibilities |
Communicating the Malfunction Reporting Requirements |
Emergency Starting Procedures Starting a Truck with Air Starters |
Mounting and Dismounting
Proper techniques and procedures for entering and exiting your vehicle. Focuses on the 3-point rule and common mistakes that result in injuries.
| The Three Point Rule Entering the Cab Exiting the Cab Safety Tips |
Injuries Detecting a Bad Dismount Indicators of a Bad Dismount |
Mounting/Dismounting Exercise Weather and Ground Conditions |
Night Driving
This lesson covers; night pre-trip, combating fatigue and drowsiness, and dealing safely with other drivers on the road.
| Tractor Lights Trailer Lights and Reflectors |
Lighting Devices and Reflectors Fatigue and Drowsiness Ahead |
Vision at Night Maximizing Skills |
Pallet Jacks
Ways to handle a pallet jack safely so that you, your team, and your environment are safe.
| Pre-Operation Check Out Safe Lift Equipment Operations |
Pallet Jack Operations Load Operations |
Trailer Loading Operations Battery Care and Changing |
Personal Protective Equipment
PPE and ways to use it effectively to promote safety and prevent on the job injuries.
| Benefits and Limitations Your Responsibilities |
Noise Exposure | PPE for Drivers |
Pre-Trip Inspection — Enhanced
Seven out of the top 10 CSA violations could be eliminated by better pre-trip inspections by drivers, according to a report from Vigillo. Our training about pre-trip inspections shows your drivers how to do a walk-around inspection in less than 10 minutes. It shows them specifics of what to look for, and tests their knowledge along the way. The training even tells them the severity and weight of violations in CSA. This video is just a short teaser of our full, one-hour lesson. Though the lesson takes an hour, a pre-trip inspection should take much less time. And the more your drivers do it, the faster and more thoroughly they’ll inspect the truck.
| Introduction Importance of a Pre-trip Inspection Inspection Requirements Areas of Focus Getting Started Cab and Under the Hood |
Walk Around Inspection Tractor Checkpoints Coupling System Checkpoints Trailer Checkpoints Inside the Cab Vehicle Controls |
Preventative Maintenance
Discusses the meaning and importance of preventive maintenance and how it can help avoid costly breakdowns.
| Preventive Maintenance Costs Operating Costs |
Driver VCR Equipment Inspection and Use |
Routine Servicing Checking Fluids Checking Air |
Rear End Collision Avoidance
In this lesson you’ll learn to recognize the cause of and how to avoid costly and deadly rear end collisions.
| Determining Following Distance Calculating Stopping Time Following Distance Following Distance Exercise |
Measuring Following Distance Reaction Time Maintaining Following Distance Cruise Control Limited Visibility |
Visibility Exercise Intersection Safety Passing Other Vehicles Other Vehicles Slow Speed Collisions Focus and Fatigue |
Road Rage
Covers the behaviors, causes and methods of preventing and dealing with road rage.
| Definition of Road Rage Penalties Causes of Road Rage |
How Professional Drivers are Affected Behaviors to Avoid Adjusting Your Attitude |
Rollover Prevention
Covers the causes of rollovers, most common conditions that make a rollover likely, and how to prevent a rollover.
| Types of Rollovers Factors in a Rollover Center of Gravity Centrifugal Force Condition of Your Truck Load Shifting |
The Road Mountain Roads Decreasing Radius Curves Problem Exit Ramps The Road- Review Weather Fatigue Hours of Service |
Inexperience with High CG Loads Drifting Off-Road and Counter-steering Sharp Ramps and Curves Speed Adaptation Tip-Overs |
Safe Lifting Driver
Driver health is a crucial component in a long trucking career. This lesson provides techniques and safety warnings to avoid debilitating lifting and physical stress injuries.
| Introduction Five Steps to Lifting Safely Clearing the Path Sizing up the Load Make the LIft |
Set it Down Getting Help Safe Lifting Tips Unloading your Trailer Cranking the Landing Gear |
Uncoupling a Trailer Sliding Trailer Tandems Securing Cargo with Tie Down Bars Wrap Up |
Security Awareness
Covers the importance of and ways to be aware of security while on the road or in the work facility,
| General Security Practices Reporting Security Incidences Security While Driving |
Security While Stopped Vehicle and Yard Security |
Distribution Center Security “Don’ts” Distribution Center Security “Do’s” |
Skid Control
Discusses the factors that can cause a skid and the types of skids that commonly occur, and how to avoid or recover from skids.
| Vehicle Control Traction Wheel Load and Force of Motion |
Preventing Skids Trailer Jackknife Tractor Jackknife |
Front Wheel Skids All Wheel Skids Anti-Lock Brakes |
Sleep Apnea
Provides information and knowledge about Sleep Apnea and what effect and impact Apnea has on a professional driver.
| Basic Facts About Apnea Closer Look at Apnea Who is Affected |
Truck Drivers and Sleep Apnea Treating Sleep Apnea |
The Sleep Study Returning to Your DOT Physician |
Space Management
Discusses the space around your tractor in all directions. Special attention to tailgaters, and measuring and maintaining the appropriate following distance between tractor and vehicles on the road.
| Space Cushion Time Cushion Adjusting Space and Time Cushion in Front Correct Space and Time |
Length of Truck Measuring Space and Time Space Behind Changing Lanes Tailgaters |
Space Along Side Off-Tracking Right Turns Left Turns Crossing Intersections Space Above Overpasses and Bridges Space Below Road Surface |
Space Management Workshop
A review of key Space Management points and the chance to practice applying those points with simulation style exercises.
| Space Cushion Measuring Following Distance Determining Following Distance |
Factors that Impact Your Space Cushion Complacency and Space Creep |
Hazard Exercise Calculate Following Distance Determine Stopping Distance |
Speed Management
Deals with stopping distances and the conditions that affect a driver’s ability to stop.
| Speeding Adjusting Speed to the Conditions Total Stopping Distance Traction |
Changing Road Surface Conditions Road Surface Speed Chart Slippery Roads |
Driving Through Curves Taking a Curve Too Fast Speed Mgmt. on Hills Posted Speed Limits |
Speed Management, Enhanced
Fleets have told us that speed is a primary contributor to many issues they face, including crashes and poor CSA scores. This second speeding course for truck drivers gives safety managers a way to reenforce the speed control message, without forcing drivers to take the same lesson twice in a year.
| Speed Management Adjusting Speed Total Stopping Distance |
Changing Road Surface Traction Identifying a Slippery Road |
Driving through Curves Hills Posted Speed Limits |
Spill Response
The DOT requires that companies and drivers do everything they can to prevent the spilling or leaking of hazardous material onto highways of surrounding land.
| Spill Kits Procedures |
Safety Precautions Service Island Operations |
Summer and Mountain Driving
Covers driving in difficult environments, towing procedures and responsibilities, hot weather and desert driving, mountain driving (including slack adjusters),speed retarders, and escape ramps.
| Road Shoulders Getting Unstuck Supervising a Tow Getting Stranded Tires for the Desert Under the Hood for the Desert |
Desert Road Hazards Mountain Driving Pre-Trip for Mountain Driving Upgrades Downgrades Auxiliary Brakes and Speed Retarders |
Engine Brake Exhaust Brake Hydraulic Brake Electric Brake Runaway Ramps Types of Runaway Ramps |
Tanker PPE
Covers the Personal Protective Equipment necessary for driving, loading, and unloading of tankers.
| Benefits and Limitations of PPE Your Responsibilities with PPE |
Entering the Yard Chemical Protective Suits |
Unloading/Loading Inspecting and Maintaining PPE |
Tanker Pre-Trip
Covers the Pre-trip, Post-trip, and Enroute Inspection Procedures specific to tankers.
| The Approach Driver Side Cab Front of Vehicle Passenger Side Cab Catwalk Area Passenger Side Trailer |
Ladder and Trailer Top Rear of the Trailer Driver Side Trailer Front of Trailer |
Rear of Cab Enroute Inspections Post-Trip Inspections |
Tanker Rollovers
Causes of tanker rollovers and safety techniques and tips to avoid preventable accidents.
| Types of Rollovers Factors in a Rollover Center of Gravity Condition of Your Truck The Road |
Mountain Roads Decreasing Radius Curves Problem Exit Ramps The Road- Review Weather Conditions Driver Fatigue |
Hours of Service Inexperience with High CG Loads Drifting Off-Road and Counter-Steering Sharp Ramps and Curves Speed Adaptation Tip-Overs |
Trailer Loading and Unloading
This lesson covers safe loading and unloading procedures. Includes securing the trailer and docking procedures as well as safety guidelines for PITs.
| Communication Systems Trailer Securement Process Trailer Securement Programs Wheel Chocks |
Other Securement Processes Trailer Entry Permit Dock Boards and Plates |
Loading and Unloading Removing Equipment |
Trip Planning
Covers topics needed for successful trip planning including taxes, state restrictions, and record keeping. Also covers map reading and time calculations necessary to plan a safe and viable long haul trip.
| Who Does the Trip Planning? Know Your Run Long Distance Transport Choosing Your Route Prepare for the Unexpected |
Map Reading Calculating Time and Fuel Fuel Consumption Keeping Records On Board Recorders Personal Needs |
Posted Speed Limits Fuel Use Tax Length and Weight Taxes State Restrictions on Length and Weight Special Permit Hauling Hazardous Material Road Side Enforcement |
Visual Search
Discusses using visual senses to improve safety, proper use and adjustment of mirrors, eye lead time with scan and search techniques, and visual search at intersections and blind spots.
| Mirrors Fender Mirrors Mirror Adjustment Mirror Adjustment-Driver Side Mirror Adjustment- Right Side |
Distance Reference Points Visual Lead Time-City Streets Visual Lead Time-Rural Roads |
Intersections Intersections-Blind Spots Lane Changes Turning Corners |
Whistle Blower Protection
Discusses Whistleblower Protection as required by FMCSA, and how it works.
| Definitions, What to Report | Refusal to Work, Steps to Take | “Am I Protected?” How to File |
Winter Driving
Covers cold weather driving pre-trip inspections, using the inter-axle differential lock for traction, planning ahead for emergencies, chaining and chaining laws.
| Bad Habit Checkup Pre-Trip Lights and Reflectors Air Brakes Handrails and Toe-Holds Exhaust System Brake Lines Fifth Wheel Fuel Tanks Tire and Fluid Levels Personal Survival Gear Using Tire Chains* |
Types of Chains Inspecting Your Tire Chains Installing Chains Safely Checking Tire Chains When to Use Chains Cold Weather Starting Pre-heater Assisted Starting Engines that Don’t Start Driving Safely in Winter |
Reduced Visibility Reduced Traction Power Divider Poor Road Traction Other Factors in Poor Traction Detecting Black Ice Dealing with Skids Braking and Turning in Poor Traction |
Winter Driving – No Chains
Covers cold weather driving pre-trip inspections, using the inter-axle differential lock for traction, planning ahead for emergencies, chaining and chaining laws.
| Bad Habit Checkup Pre-Trip Lights and Reflectors Air Brakes Handrails and Toe-Holds Exhaust System Air Brake Lines Fifth Wheel Fuel Tanks Tire and Fluid Levels Personal Survival Gear |
Using Tire Chains Types of Chains Inspecting Your Tire Chains Installing Chains Safely Checking Tire Chains When to Use Chains Cold Weather Starting Pre-heater Assisted Starting Engines that Don’t Start Driving Safely in Winter |
Reduced Visibility Reduced Traction Power Divider Poor Road Traction Other Factors in Poor Traction Detecting Black Ice Dealing with Skids Braking and Turning in Poor Traction |
Workplace Awareness
Navigating warehouse settings with emphasis on awareness of surroundings. Including awareness of equipment moving around a warehouse, such as forklifts, tuggers, etc.
| Accidents Slips and Trips Trips Hazard Awareness |
Weather Conditions Walk and Talk |
Keep Your Eyes Moving Pedestrians |
