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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.

Safe & Smart® Driver Training & Trainer Certification

Safe & Smart® Driver Training & Trainer Certification

Avoid the high cost of accidents and injuries with the industry’s most comprehensive and configurable suite of driver training services. The Safe & Smart® curriculum goes beyond the bare minimum to provide drivers and trainers with the most effective training possible, developed by our team of credentialed experts and delivered onsite by our veteran trainers.

Safe & Smart Features

Tailored training takes into account the vehicles, cargo, risks and requirements of your specific operation

Training methods include online courses, classroom training, range experience and road training

Hands-on training methods provide interactive, engaging training

Instructors have decades of experience in all types of vehicles

Includes both driver and trainer certification programs

Incorporates adult learning methods to increase lesson retention

Safe & Smart® Training & Trainer Certification Programs

CDL and Non-CDL Driver Training

For operators of medium- and heavy-duty trucks (class 3-8) or light-duty vehicles who need initial safety, finishing or refresher training.

CDL & Non-CDL Driver Trainer Certification

Designed for trainers teaching drivers operating vehicles ranging from CDL Class A to light-duty non-CDL fleet vehicles.

Yard Driver Training

Provides yard jockeys with instruction for the unique challenges of moving trailers safely in the yard and on the road.

Yard Driver Trainer Certification

Teaches your trainers to delivers the unique training yard drivers need when moving trailers in the yard and on the road.

Principles of Defensive Driving Training

Using our See, Decide, Actâ„¢ framework, this program immerses drivers in real-world scenarios that train drivers to operate safely in high-stress situations. Discover the innovative Narrative Driveâ„¢ methodology in defensive driver training! By harnessing the power of "What if" questions, our program enhances hazard identification, visual search, decision-making, and prompt action.

Principles of Defensive Driving Trainer Certification

Gives trainers the skills to deliver our Principles of Defensive Driving Training, including our See, Decide, Actâ„¢ framework. Trainers learn how to utilize the Narrative Driveâ„¢ methodology to encourage drivers to become more proactive, elevating your trainers' and drivers' skills.

Canada Driving Training

Takes drivers on the next step after Canada’s baseline MELT program with finishing training that meets Canadian provincial/territorial and federal NSC standards.

Canada Driving Training Certification

Instructs trainers to deliver advanced finishing and refresher training for drivers who operate in Canada and have already completed the MELT program.

Driver Road Testing

Helps you screen applicants for a driving position by having us conduct a thorough, impartial road test of a new driver’s skills.

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Trainer Certification

Prepares your trainers to instruct entry-level drivers, or those looking to earn their passenger or hazmat endorsement, in compliance with the ELDT rule.

Transforming Challenges into Success

Stu Coley, Operations Manager at Marin Sanitary Service, shares his experience with J. J. Keller's Safe & Smart® Principles of Defensive Driving Program. Watch the full testimonial for a glimpse into effective driver training for tight-space navigation and operational efficiency.

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