J.J. Keller's tractor-trailer driver training manual

✍ Scribed by J.j. Keller & Associates Staff

• Publisher: J.J. Keller & Associates
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 614
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Written by an experienced transportation professional and former driver training instructor, this 2nd Edition Manual teaches the basics of safe driving techniques for tractor-trailer rigs and provides up-to-date regulatory information. The manual also helps you meet FMCSA's entry-level driver training requirements. It covers all four areas - driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection - that new drivers need to be trained on. The manual also covers impor. �Read more...

Abstract: Written by an experienced transportation professional and former driver training instructor, this 2nd Edition Manual teaches the basics of safe driving techniques for tractor-trailer rigs and provides up-to-date regulatory information. The manual also helps you meet FMCSA's entry-level driver training requirements. It covers all four areas - driver qualification, hours of service, driver wellness, and whistleblower protection - that new drivers need to be trained on. The manual also covers impor

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Cover
Front
Chapter 1 Orientation
Chapter 2 Control Systems
Chapter 3 Vehicle Systems
Chapter 4 Vehicle Inspection
Chapter 5 Basic Control
Chapter 6 Shifting
Chapter 7 Backing
Chapter 8 Coupling and Uncoupling
Chapter 9 Visual Search
Chapter 10 Communication
Chapter 11 Speed Management
Chapter 12 Space Management
Chapter 13 Night Driving
Chapter 14 Extreme Driving Conditions
Chapter 15 Hazard Perception
Chapter 16 Railroad Crossings
Chapter 17 Emergency Maneuvers
Chapter 18 Skid Control & Recovery
Chapter 19 Special Rigs
Chapter 20 Preventative Maintenance. Chapter 21 Diagnosing and Reporting MalfunctionsChapter 22 Handling Cargo
Chapter 23 Cargo Documentation
Chapter 24 Hazardous Materials
Chapter 25 Hours of Service
Chapter 26 International Driving
Chapter 27 Trip Planning
Chapter 28 Accident Procedures
Chapter 29 Security of Cargo, Truck, and Driver
Chapter 30 Personal Health and Safety
Chapter 31 Public and Employer Relations
Chapter 32 Basic Business Practices for Truck Drivers
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✦ Subjects

Truck driving -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Truck driving -- Study and teaching. TRANSPORTATION -- Automotive -- Trucks. Truck driving.