Commercial Drivers Suite

In 2021, there were 5,788 fatalities in crashes involving large trucks, an increase from 4,945 deaths in 2020. The Commercial Driver Suite course is a comprehensive training program designed to equip commercial drivers with the knowledge and skills necessary to operate vehicles safely and in compliance with federal regulations. This suite covers a wide range of essential topics, including accident and breakdown procedures, DOT compliance, driver wellness, vehicle inspections, HAZMAT transportation, load securement and distribution, and more. It is an indispensable resource for drivers aiming to excel in their profession while ensuring their own safety and that of others on the road.

PRICE

$ 129.00

LANGUAGE

English

CEU

CEU 0.3

RATINGS

Complete Online

Completion Certificate

Job Aid (Study guide)

Satisfied Customers

Learning Objectives

Master Accident and Breakdown Procedures: Learn the critical steps to take in the event of an accident or vehicle breakdown, including how to secure the area, report incidents, and provide first aid if necessary.
Understand DOT Compliance Requirements: Gain insights into the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including driver qualifications, hours-of-service, vehicle inspections, and drug/alcohol testing requirements.
Promote Driver Wellness: Explore strategies for maintaining good health and fitness as a commercial driver, reducing the risks associated with extended hours on the road, poor nutrition, and fatigue.

Conduct Thorough Vehicle Inspections: Learn the importance of daily and periodic vehicle inspections and how to properly conduct them to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and complies with DOT regulations.
Adhere to Load Securement and Distribution Standards: Understand the North American Cargo Securement Standard and how to secure and distribute cargo to prevent shifting, tipping appropriately, and accidents.

Course Outline

Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Overview for Drivers (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. Before We Continue
2. Purpose
1. What Is the CSA Program?
2. Old and New Approach
3. Program Components
1. Components of the CSA Program
2. Data Collection
3. What Is an Intervention?
4. When Do Interventions Happen?
5. CSA Program Strengths
4. Driver Responsibilities
1. How to Comply with the CSA Program
2. Why Comply with the CSA Program?
3. Why Comply with the CSA Program?

5. Safety Measurement System
1. The End of SafeStat
2. Safety Measurement System (SMS)
3. Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
4. BASIC Measurements
5. More Information
6. Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) (copy)
6. DSMS
1. Driver Safety Measurement System (DSMS)
2. DSMS Process
3. DSMS Calculations
7. Conclusion
1. Summary
2. Conclusion

DOT Driver Compliance (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Regulated Vehicles
1. What Vehicles Are Regulated by DOT?
3. DOT Requirements
1. DOT Compliance Issues
2. Driver Qualifications
3. Ground for Disqualification
4. Hours-of-Service Regulations
1. Time Definitions
2. On-Duty Time
3. Off-Duty Time
4. Travel Time
5. Daily Hours-of-Service Rules
6. Weekly Hours-of-Service Rules
7. Breaks
8. Sleeper Berth
5. Logging Hours
1. Logbook
2. Logging Hours of Service
3. Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs)
4. ELD Use
5. ELD Supporting Documents
6. Driver Fatigue
6. Inspections and Safety Requirements
1. Annual Inspections
2. Daily Vehicle Inspections
3. Safety Equipment
4. Inspections: Your Responsibilities

7. Drug and Alcohol Testing
1. Drug/Alcohol Testing
8. HAZMAT Compliance
1. HAZMAT Issues
9. Reporting
1. Reporting Safety Issues
2. Contact U.S. DOT
3. Retaliation Is Illegal
4. Whistleblower Protections
5. Examples of Retaliation
6. Report Retaliation
10. DOT Audits
1. DOT Audits
2. Frequent Citations
11. CSA Program
1. Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
2. CSA Safety Ratings
12. Conclusion
1. Summary

Safe Vehicle Operations

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Speeding
1. Speeding
2. Factors that Can Impact Stopping Distance
3. Other Factors that Can Impact Stopping Distance
4. Speed Limits
5. Rollover Factors
3. Following Too Closely
1. Following Too Closely
2. When Are You Too Close?
3. How to Maintain the Right Distance
4. When Someone Is Following You Too Closely

4. Turning
1. Intersections and Vehicle Turning
2. Turn Risks
3. More Turn Risks
4. Left Turns
5. Right Turns
6. Right Turn Guidelines
5. Summary
1. Summary

Vehicle and Roadside Inspections (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Daily Inspection
1. When to Inspect Your Vehicle
3. Enforcement Inspection
1. Enforcement Inspections
2. Enforcement Inspection Documents
3. Enforcement Inspection Requests

4. Safety
1. Safety During Inspections
5. Inspection Items
1. Inspecting Tires
2. Inspecting Rims, Wheels and Rear-End Protection Device
3. Activity: Spot the Hazards
4. Inspecting Fluid Lines
5. Inspecting Lights, Glass, Brakes and Cargo
6. Other Inspection Items
7. Activity: Spot the Hazards
6. Conclusion
1. Summary

Driver Wellness (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Federal Regulations
1. Driver Fitness and the DOT
2. Physical Qualification Standards
3. Common Health Hazards
1. Occupational Hazards
2. Occupational Factors

4. Effects of Poor Health
1. Consequences to Drivers
2. Consequences to Carriers
5. How to Improve Health
1. Wellness Programs
2. What Can You Do?
3. Refueling
4. Refueling Tips
5. Rejuvenating
6. Exercising
7. Getting Adequate Sleep
8. Relating
9. Staying Connected
10. Relaxing
11. Relaxation Tips
12. Combating Stress
6. Conclusion
1. Summary

Accident and Breakdown Procedures (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. Why Do Procedures Matter?
2. Accidents vs. Incidents
1. Accidents and Incidents
2. Accidents
3. Prevention and Preparedness
1. Prevention and Preparedness
4. Incident Response Kit
1. Response Kit
2. Response Kit: Forms
3. Response Kit: What to Include
4. Response Kit: Collecting Information

5. Complying with Company Procedures
1. Company Procedures
6. Protecting the Area
1. Protect the Area
2. Using Warning Devices
3. Warning Devices Regulations
7. First Steps after an Accident
1. Notifying Authorities
2. Caring for the Injured
8. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

HazMat Transportation - Part 7 - Security Awareness (US)

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
4. Lessons from History
5. Why Transport Hazardous Materials?
2. DOT Requirements
1. Training
2. Security Plans
3. Potential Targets and Threats
1. What If…?
2. Potential Targets
3. Potential Threats
4. Be Aware
4. Planning a Safe Route
1. Planning Your Route

5. Protecting Yourself and Your Cargo
1. Keep Yourself and Your Cargo Secure
6. Carrier Security Responsibilities
1. How Carriers Can Help
2. Prevention
3. Security Checklists
4. Responsible Hiring Practices
5. Facility Security Plans
7. Industry Guidelines
1. Other Industry Guidelines
8. Summary
1. Summary

Driver Fatigue

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Statistics
1. Drowsy Driving Is a Serious Issue
2. Drowsy Driving Is Often Unreported
3. Survey Says …
4. Survey Says …
5. Survey Says …
3. Drowsy vs. Fatigued
1. Drowsiness
2. Fatigue

4. Factors of Fatigue
1. What Causes Fatigue?
2. Time of Day
3. Lack of Sleep
4. Time on Task
5. Time on Task
5. Managing and Preventing Fatigue
1. Managing Fatigue While Driving
2. Preventing Driver Fatigue
3. Preventing Driver Fatigue
6. Conclusion
1. Conclusion

Load Securement and Distribution

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Jerry's Story
3. Introduction
2. Standard and Requirements
1. Importance of Load Securement and Load Distribution
2. North American Cargo Securement Standard
3. Driver and Carrier Requirements
4. Cargo Securement Requirements
3. Securement Systems
1. Securement Systems
2. Vehicle Structure
3. Securing Devices
4. Tiedowns
5. Blocking and Bracing
6. Covered Cargo and Specific Requirements
7. Three Conditions
8. Loading Cargo
4. Tiedowns
1. Number of Tiedowns
2. Attaching Tiedowns
3. Tiedowns Attached to Cargo
4. Tiedowns Passing Over Cargo
5. Low-friction Situations

5. Load Limits
1. Working Load Limits
2. Aggregate Working Load Limits
3. Scenario: Number of Tiedowns
4. Scenario: Working Load Limit
5. Scenario: Aggregate Working Load Limit
6. Inspection
1. Pre-Trip Inspection
2. Inspection During Transit
7. Concrete Pipe
1. Example: Securing Concrete Pipe
2. Concrete Pipe Blocking
3. Concrete Pipe Arrangement
4. Bell Pipes
5. Concrete Pipe Securement
8. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

Duration: 199 minutes. Access: Available online with 24/7 access, allowing participants to complete the course at their own pace. Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification in Commercial Driver Training. Prerequisites: No prior training required. Suitable for all commercial drivers.