SEMINARS & TRAINING**
Occasionally drivers become involved in accidents that can result in fatalities, serious injuries and
property damage. Proper safety training can help drivers prevent accidents and help companies avoid
high insurance premiums and possible lawsuits.
With our commitment to always deliver the best and most complete service to our clients, we are the natural choice to use for training. Our instructors bring a level of expertise to the professional driver not available to the general public.
ALCOHOL & DRUGS
- Driver Training
- From pre-employment testing to counseling
and treatment for drivers who fail - Supervisory Training
- Observation techniques
- Common symptoms
- Proper documentation
- Approaching the driver
- How to respect the drivers privacy
HOURS OF SERVICE
- 11 Hour Rule
- 14 Hour Rule
- 70/8 or 60/7 Rule
- The sleeper berth rule
- On-duty vs. Off-duty
- 34 Hour Restart
ACCIDENTS
- Strategies for dealing with accidents
- Proper Procedures for Drivers
- Emergency Warning Devices
- Reporting Procedures
- Response Technique
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
- A 6 hour course approved by the states of NJ & NY to reduce points on your license and insurance premiums
SKID CONTROL AND RECOVERY
- Vehicle control factors such as traction & wheel load
- Types of skids
- Where skids begin
- Anti-lock brake system
- Control & Recovery
STRAIGHT TRUCKS AND VANS
- How to do vehicle inspection
- Driving techniques
- Extreme weather driving
- Safety turns: backing and parking
VEHICLE INSPECTIONS
- Complete Inspection Procedures for Commercial Motor Vehicles
- How to inspect in the same order every day
- How to fill out a DVIR
HAZMAT
- Compliance expectations explained
- Hazmat Table and Appendixes
- Packaging
- Marking
- Shipping papers
- Placarding
- Load Segregation
- Labeling
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Training & Security
- Loading & Unloading
NIGHT DRIVING
- Driver, vehicle, and roadway factors to be aware of when driving at night to minimize incidents and crashes
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE BASICS
- Course for entry-level drivers required by DOT
- Driver qualification
- Driver wellness
- Whistle blower act
CARGO SECUREMENT
- General cargo securement regulations
- Securement system & components
- Rules for heavy vehicles: equipment and
machinery-tie down guides
MOCK DOT AUDITS
- Determine compliance with applicable safety regulations
- Driver qualification files
- Records of Duty Status
- Vehicle Inspection Report
- Alcohol & Drugs Information
- Accident Registers
- Hazardous Materials Information (if applicable)
- Financial Responsibility
SPEED AND SPACE MANAGEMENT
- How to stay clear of accidents
- How to manage space
- Impact of road surfaces
- How to use mirrors to monitor traffic
- Braking distance
- How speed affects the driver
COUPLING & UNCOUPLING
- Step by step procedure for safe coupling & uncoupling
- Hooking and unhooking doubles
BACKING TECHNIQUES
- To do or not to do:
- Basic elements and most common maneuvers in backing
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS
- Cover dangerous conditions of driving in snow, sleet, ice,
fog, and windy conditions
ROAD RAGE
- Tips on how to stay calm and in control
ROAD WORK
- How to manage vehicles in and around construction zones
- Special hazards to look for
RAILROAD CROSSINGS
- Proper procedures for approaching and crossing railroad tracks
- Plus special requirements when carrying hazardous materials
FORKLIFT TRAINING
- Safe Mounting & Dismounting
- Important Safety Procedures
- OSHA Certified
**Seminars can be combined and adjusted to meet your needs. Specific requests can be accommodated.
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