TRUCK DRIVER SAFETY
SAFE OPERATIONS OF MOTOR VEHICLES (13006AE)
Program designed for anyone operating a motor vehicle on freeways or city driving. Explains many basics of the laws as a reminder of awareness of information drivers should know, but have a tendency to forget. California Highway Patrol provides assistance showing drunk driving arrest, court appearance, community service, and much more. High impact for anyone operating an auto light truck or other on the road vehicle. (18 MIN)
PREVENTING SLIPS AND FALLS IN TRUCKING (13014AE)
Most injuries in trucking are caused by truck drivers slipping and falling from their vehicles during entry and exit from the vehicle. This training program was developed to train truckers how to properly enter/exit the vehicle using the three point triangulation system in addition to the proper footwear and other safety basics. This program if implemented will greatly reduce accidents and injuries from trucking slips and falls. Good for all truck drivers, not just 18 wheelers. (8 MIN)
LEVEL 1 INSPECTIONS (13015AE)
Roadside inspections are part of life for professional drivers. The main purpose of roadside inspections is to give the commercial motor vehicle and its driver and on-the-spot safety check. If you know your truck and you're sure it's ready for inspection, it will make the stop little more than a slight delay. This program prepares drivers for these inspections and teaches drivers from the inspectors what they are looking for and how to pass these inspections.(15 MIN)
TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONALS - NUTRITION AND HEALTH (13017AE)
This program gives good insight why good nutrition is important as bad nutrition can lead to problems such as heart attack, weight gain, diabetes, and other health related problems. This program talks about eating right and getting proper exercise while on the road. (15 MIN)
DRIVING IN EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS (13018AE)
This program discusses several different types of conditions that you might encounter while driving such as heavy rain, snow, black ice, poor visibility, construction, and driving at night. This program offers several good suggestions to help you avoid an accident. (10 MIN)
HEAVY TRUCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND BRAKING TECHNIQUES (13019AE)
This program teaches the viewer about the different types of braking systems found on large trucks and how they are different than smaller cars. This program illustrates how important maintaining the braking system is and how much force must be used to stop a fully loaded truck within a short distance. The program shows the difference between standard braking systems and ABS enabled systems and how they work. (10 MIN)
SAFE BACKING OF TRACTOR TRAILER RIGS (13020AE)
This video discusses some of the mechanics and techniques required in the backing of large vehicles such as Tractor Trailers; however, the techniques may also apply to other large vehicles. This program talks about the cone of invisibility that is present when you are backing a large vehicle and how to minimize accidents, injuries, and property damage. This program also teaches you the proper way to dock your trailer safely so as to avoid an accident such as the trailer creeping forward from the dock.
HOURS OF SERVICE FOR PROPERTY CARRYING VEHICLES (13021AE)
This program easily breaks down the hours of service laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier's Safety Administration. The program first starts by discussing the 11hr./14hr. rule, 7-60 rule, 8-70 rule. This program does NOT cover the driver's daily log. (9 MIN)
BOBTAILING AND JACKKNIFING (13022AE)
This video explains what "Bobtailing" a tractor is and why it is dangerous. It also explains the basics of braking and it explains different ways braking can affect the trailer and cause it to "Jackknife." (8 MIN)
INTERSECTIONS - EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED (13023AE)
This video illustrates the dangers that can happen when crossing through an intersection. This video shows different scenarios of common events that can happen when going through an intersection.7 MIN.
