- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, professional truck drivers sustain more injuries keeping them off the job for longer periods of time than workers in any other industry. Ironically, many of those injuries occur during non-driving activities. In fact, most driver injuries are caused by unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, errors in judgment or environmental dangers.
- This program is designed to help drivers avoid preventable injuries while on the job by recognizing and avoiding risks and adopting safe work practices.
- After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate how to properly mount and dismount their tractor trailer
- Recognize safety precautions to take when conducting inspections and while stopped on the side of the road
- Discuss positions and techniques to use while driving to help prevent long-term injuries
- Explain how to properly load and unload cargo and move around the loading dock safely
- Describe how to operate landing gear, pull releases, and position converter dollies by hand without sustaining injuries
- Identify ways to stay safe while working outdoors in extreme heat or cold temperatures
- Ready-to-use training program includes several components
- Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
- 2017 Bronze Telly Award Winner
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Program Components
- (1) 30-minute Video - Uses proven advice from safety professions, trainers & drivers to present facts and figures concerning driver injuries, injury statistics and a discussion of the direct and indirect costs, or consequences, of those injuries personally and the additional negative effects injuries can have on their employer.
- (1) Trainer Tools USB (not sold separately) -
- Main Video Program
- Message to Management Video (5 minutes)
- Bonus Video: Injury Prevention Around Flatbeds
- Bonus Video: Injury Prevention Around Tankers
- Bonus Video: Preview - Tractor Trailers
- Bonus Video: Preview - Personal Safety & Security for CMV Drivers
- Trainer Guide PDF
- Driver Skill Card PDF
- Learning Activities
- Awareness Poster PDF
- Customizable PowerPoint® presentation
- Quizzes & Answer Keys
- Images
- Training Log
- Training Certificate
- (1) Trainer Guide (not sold separately) - Valuable resource for the trainer that overviews the key points and guidelines covered in the video. Also provides background info on the topic covered in the video as well as training objectives and methods to help trainers create effective and memorable training sessions.
- (10) Driver Skill Cards - Product Code: 49290 - Handy post-training takeaway that summarizes the key points covered in the video that drivers can store in their truck and reference when needed.
- (1) Awareness Poster - Product Code: 45987 - Hang in a break room or training area to provide a daily reminder of the importance of transportation safety and training.
DVD Main Menu
- Play Program - Plays entire main program.
- Chapter Selections - Allows easy access to specific sub-topics for more focused training.
- Introduction
- Moving Around Your Tractor Trailer
- Mounting
- Dismounting
- Stopping on the Side of the Road
- Driving Your Tractor Trailer
- Proper Seated Position
- Whole Body Vibration
- Loading & Unloading Your Cargo
- Loading Dock Safety
- Pushing, Pulling, & Lifting Loads
- Using Landing Gear & Pulling Releases
- Lowering & Raising Landing Gear
- Pulling Fifth Wheel Release Handle
- Staying Safe in Extreme Weather Conditions
- Extreme Heat
- Extreme Cold
- Conclusion
- Bonus Materials
- Message to Management Video (5 minutes)
- Bonus Videos (20 minutes)
- Injury Prevention Around Flatbeds
- Injury Prevention Around Tankers
- Quiz (10 questions with video remediation)
- Previews:
- Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers
- Personal Safety & Security for CMV Drivers
Basic System Requirements
- A 400 Mhz or faster Intel-compatible CPU
- A video card with AGP architecture and at least 4 MB of onboard RAM
- At least 128 MB of system RAM (Windows 2000, XP and Vista users - 256 MB or more is recommended)
- Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP or Windows Vista (most software DVD decoders have either reduced function or no support under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0)
- The latest version of Microsoft DirectX
- DVD-ROM drive
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Compliance Topic: DOT and Driver Training
Industry: Transportation
Language: English
Format: DVD
Copyright Date: 2016
ISBN: 978-1-68008-341-5