Professional drivers have a responsibility to follow regulations at an accident scene, but must also do their best to protect others from further injury, and document as much information as possible. This module provides best practices to follow after a driver has...
This course describes the requirements for identifying damage and defects on cargo vehicles before loading. Drivers will learn the steps to take to properly conduct inspections and accurately report defects. After completion, participants will be able to: Describe the...
This module describes, you will learn the best practices and steps to take to conduct a vehicle inspection. Considerations for new vehicles will be outlined, as well as the process for delivering vehicles both during and after normal business hours. After completion,...
This module outlines the importance of completing a thorough vehicle inspection and accurately recording exceptions on a vehicle inspection report before loading. Professional drivers will learn the tools needed for an inspection as well as how to identify different...
Loading and unloading an auto-hauler requires a focus on safety and regulatory compliance as well as careful planning. Knowing how to minimize various risks such as overhead strikes and cargo damage is also critical. After completion, participants will be able to:...
This lesson covers best practices for a successful delivery, including how to minimize the risk of damage and theft when loading, transporting, and unloading cargo vehicles. After completing this course, participants will be able to: List the steps to safely load and...
Safety is key when loading an auto-hauler and strict weight and dimension regulations apply once the vehicle is loaded. This lesson describes the pre-loading process, including how to plan load orders and handle cargo vehicles safely. After completion, participants...
This course examines the hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens and provides guidance on how to use controls to both prevent and mitigate the effects of an exposure. After completion, participants will be able to: Identify major bloodborne pathogens and describe...
The course will explain the skills needed to be a successful owner-operator, including how to start the business and choose a vehicle, as well as the safety and compliance requirements participants must follow. Money management and minimizing costs are also covered....
The lesson explains how to calculate and track operating costs and where participants can reduce expenses to increase profit. Managing taxes and cybersecurity are also covered. After completion, participants will be able to: Explain how to calculate cost per mile List...
The lesson will help participants make practical decisions about their business and explain the factors to consider when purchasing a vehicle and choosing a carrier. Licenses, permits, and other operational requirements are also covered. After completion, participants...
Preparation is key when becoming an owner-operator. This lesson explains the information needed to run a business, including potential business structures, start-up costs, budgeting, and preparing a business plan. After completion, participants will be able to:...
When a driver is impaired, a commercial vehicle is a deadly weapon. For this reason, DOT regulations require professional drivers to register with the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and submit to regular drug and alcohol testing. This course provides an overview of...
This module discusses the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and explains the effects of drugs and alcohol on the health, work and personal lives of professional drivers. After completion, participants will be able to: Explain how blood alcohol level affects your...
This module outlines the alcohol and drug testing process. It discusses the role of the Medical Review Officer (MRO), the potential consequences for a positive test result and your rights in terms of accommodation. It also covers what happens during a refusal to test...
Supervisors have a responsibility to make sure that employees can carry out their duties without putting themselves, their co-workers and the general public at risk. This course helps identify unsafe behavior that may be due to drugs or alcohol, as well as how to...
This module explains the responsibilities of supervisors when they suspect one of their drivers is using drugs or alcohol illegally on the job. This module also includes an overview of the reasonable suspicion testing regulations and the obligations of the carrier and...
This module describes the physical, behavioural, speech and performance indicators of alcohol misuse and drug abuse and how these indicators might be used to determine reasonable suspicion. After completion, participants will be able to: Describe signs of job...
Heavy vehicles and other equipment with wheels or tracks are often used for and transported to different locations during construction work. When heavy vehicles are part of the cargo, special attention needs to be paid to securing them on a trailer. The course details...
CSA, standing for Compliance, Safety, Accountability, is an FMCSA program designed to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes. This course explains the components of the CSA program and how each is used in the Safety Measurement System. After...
This module explains the different interventions that may occur as a result of a carrier’s CSA measure. Investigation types and follow-on actions will also be discussed. After completion, participants will be able to: Describe the three types of interventions List...
This module discusses the components of the CSA program and how the seven BASICs are measured during roadside enforcement activities. After completion, participants will be able to: Describe the components of CSA Describe the seven BASICs and the type of violations...
This module discusses the Safety Measurement System for drivers and carriers and discusses how BASICS are calculated. Weighting, severity and threshold levels will be discussed. After completion, participants will be able to: Describe how time weighting affects a...
Enhanced security not only reduces crimes such as terrorism, sabotage, drug, weapons and human trafficking, but it also helps protect drivers, vehicles and cargo. This course outlines key security points, what drivers should watch for and what they can do when they...
Thousands of trucks and about $500 million in trade passes daily across the United States-Canada border, so it can be a long and frustrating task when drivers are not prepared. This course takes drivers through the steps in preparing themselves, the cargo and the...
Border officials routinely find illegal substances, plants, animals and even people in trailers and containers. Even when professional drivers are unaware of the presence of any contraband or agricultural pests on board, they can still be held responsible. This course...
This module explains the role that security inspections play in meeting CTPAT's minimum security requirements. An overview of the inspection points for tractors, trailers and containers will be covered as well as the importance of agricultural inspections. After...
This module covers the 17-points included in a security inspection for a tractor-trailer and the 8 possible points included in a container inspection. For each point, how to detect evidence of contraband, tampering or pests will be discussed. After completion,...
This module looks at both carrier and driver responsibilities for tracking, inspecting and securing freight with high security seals. How to affix a seal, use the VVTT inspection process and the procedure for replacing broken seals will also be covered. After...
This module outlines common tactics that cybercriminals use to access, steal, or destroy your data. By staying aware of these strategies, participants will be able to better prevent a cyberattack from occurring. This module will also cover how to respond to a...
This module outlines potential vulnerabilities regarding password and email security. As well as how to create stronger passwords and manage email safely. This module will also cover how to respond to a cybersecurity threat. After completion, participants will be able...
In today's digital world, data can be more valuable than oil and it must be properly protected from damage, theft, and destruction. This course explains the importance of cybersecurity, discusses potential risk factors, and steps to take to ensure the safety of...
This module explains the risks that social media, public Wi-Fi, and malicious websites pose to your cybersecurity. Participants will discover best practices for using social media and the internet safely, as well as how to protect their device from hacking and theft....
This module explains what data is and why it is valuable, how your data can be targeted by cybercriminals, and the importance of protecting yourself and your data from a cyberattack. After completion, participants will be able to: Explain the importance of...
This lesson describes conditions that require extra care and attention to safely navigate, as well as how to handle each situation. After completion, drivers will be able to: List steps to prepare for any dangerous driving situation Describe strategies for handling...
This lesson introduces how to save time and reduce risk by taking responsibility for the legal, mechanical, environmental, and human factors that impact the driving experience. After completion, drivers will be able to: List the five principles of defensive driving...
This lesson describes basic practices for turning and proceeding through different types of intersections. Off-tracking and tail swing will also be covered as they apply to turns and curves. After completion, drivers will be able to: Explain how off-tracking and tail...
This lesson describes how speed affects the forces that act on a vehicle while driving and how controlling speed works to prevent skidding, collisions, and rollovers. After completion, drivers will be able to: Describe the impact of the forces acting on their vehicle...
This lesson details steps for safe parking, including best practices for minimizing risk. It covers how to perform straight backing, offset backing, alley-dock backing, and parallel parking. After completion, drivers will be able to: List best practices for parking...
This lesson introduces the importance of spatial awareness, providing strategies for managing the spaces around a vehicle and techniques for maneuvering through them. After completion, drivers will be able to: Identify how to communicate with other road users Describe...
Each delivery a driver makes is essential to the economy, making it a top priority to arrive safely and on time. This course provides strategies and techniques for pre-trip preparation, backing, parking, and driving under a variety of conditions to help reduce the...
Arriving safely and on time is a top priority, so practicing defensive driving techniques while operating a tractor trailer is essential for professional drivers to be successful. This course provides strategies and techniques for pre-trip preparation, backing,...
Each delivery made is essential to the economy, making it a top priority to reach destinations safely and on time. This course provides strategies and techniques for pre-trip preparation, backing, parking, and driving under various conditions to help reduce the risk...
The lesson describes conditions that require extra care and attention to navigate safely, as well as how to handle each situation. After completion, participants will be able to: List steps to prepare for any dangerous driving situation Describe strategies for...
The lesson introduces how to save time and reduce risk by taking responsibility for the legal, mechanical, environmental, and human factors that impact the driving experience. After completion, participants will be able to: List the five principles of defensive...
The lesson describes basic practices for turning and proceeding through different types of intersections. It also covers off-tracking as it applies to turns and curves. After completion, participants will be able to: Explain how off-tracking affects a vehicle around...