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J. J. Keller protects people and the businesses they run. You can trust our expertise across a wide range of subjects relating to labor, transportation, environmental, and worker safety. Our deep knowledge of federal and state agencies is built on a strong foundation of more than 100 editors and consultants and 70+ years of regulatory compliance experience.

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J. J. Keller protects people and the businesses they run. You can trust our expertise across a wide range of subjects relating to labor, transportation, environmental, and worker safety. Our deep knowledge of federal and state agencies is built on a strong foundation of more than 100 editors and consultants and 70+ years of regulatory compliance experience.

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Reg Alert: The FMCSA’s entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule took effect February 7, 2022. As of this date, individuals who are applying for their initial CDL, upgrading a current CDL, or getting a passenger or school bus endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory and behind-the-wheel instruction before taking the required skills test. An individual obtaining a hazmat endorsement for the first time must complete specific theory instruction prior to taking the required knowledge test. This training must be provided by a school or entity listed on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry (TPR). Learn more about the ELDT requirements.
  • Written by J. J. Keller transportation regulatory experts and adult learning professionals, this student manual provides safety and compliance information CDL drivers need to obtain their passenger-carrying or school bus endorsement
  • Who this applies to: Any training provider who offers passenger or school bus endorsement training
  • Features full-color illustrations
  • Includes user-friendly design
  • Designed to be used with Passenger & School Bus Endorsement: Entry-Level Driver Training - Trainer Manual
  • Approx. 416 pages

What's Covered

This comprehensive manual includes chapters on the following:

Passenger-Carrying Endorsement

  • Post-Crash Procedures
  • Other Emergency Procedures
  • Vehicle Orientation
  • Pre-Trip, En-route, and Post-Trip Inspection
  • Fueling
  • Idling
  • Baggage and/or Cargo Management
  • Passenger Safety Awareness Briefing
  • Passenger Management
  • ADA Compliance
  • Hours of Service (HOS) Requirements
  • Safety Belt Safety
  • Distracted Driving
  • Railroad (RR)-Highway Grade Crossings and Drawbridges
  • Weigh Stations
  • Security and Crime
  • Roadside Inspections
  • Penalties and Fines

School Bus Endorsement

  • Danger Zones and Use of Mirrors
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Vehicle Orientation
  • Post-Crash Procedures
  • Emergency Exit and Evacuation
  • Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings
  • Student Management
  • Special Safety Considerations
  • Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections
  • School Bus Security
  • Route and Stop Reviews

View Sample

Click on the links below to view sample pages from the Passenger & School Bus Endorsement: Entry-Level Driver Training - Trainer Manual.

Compliance Topic: DOT and Driver Training, Driver Management

Industry: Transportation

Average Rating: 2.0

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Country Of Origin: USA

Language: English

Format: Perfect Bound

Copyright Date: 2019

ISBN: 978-1-68008-935-6