Download or read book Tractor Trailer Truck Driver Training written by Alice Adams and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When students need to learn from the resource even the pros trust, look no further than Delmar’s Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training, 4E. Delmar is the only official education partner of the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Our goal is to ensure that students are armed with the information needed to excel in their truck driver careers. The all-new fourth edition incorporates both customer and industry feedback to bring enhancements that truly capture the learning needs of the industry. One key improvement: the book’s approach has been broadened to include all of North America, in an effort to provide accurate, effective content that is relevant to all drivers, whether they drive within or beyond the border of the United States. Additional updates include a detailed chapter devoted to CSA 2010, references to the latest tractor-trailer and driving technologies, as well as “day in the life” stories written by truck drivers and industry leaders that illustrate how truck driving experiences can shape both lives and careers. The end result is a valuable resource that will instill an up-to-date, comprehensive foundational knowledge that will help drivers in any stage of their career development. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Download or read book CDL Study Guide Book written by CDL Test Prep Team and published by Test Prep Books. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Test Prep Book's CDL Study Guide Book: Test Preparation & Training Manual for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Exam Developed by Test Prep Books for test takers trying to achieve a passing score on the CDL exam, this comprehensive study guide includes: -Quick Overview -Test-Taking Strategies -Introduction -Driving Safely -Transporting Cargo Safely -Transporting Passengers Safely -Air Brakes -Combination Vehicles -Doubles and Triples -Tank Vehicles -Hazardous Materials -School Buses -Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection Test -Basic Vehicle Control Skills Test -On-Road Driving -Practice Questions -Detailed Answer Explanations Disclaimer: CDL(R) is a registered trademark of Commercial Drivers License, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. Each section of the test has a comprehensive review created by Test Prep Books that goes into detail to cover all of the content likely to appear on the CDL test. The Test Prep Books CDL practice test questions are each followed by detailed answer explanations. If you miss a question, it's important that you are able to understand the nature of your mistake and how to avoid making it again in the future. The answer explanations will help you to learn from your mistakes and overcome them. Understanding the latest test-taking strategies is essential to preparing you for what you will expect on the exam. A test taker has to not only understand the material that is being covered on the test, but also must be familiar with the strategies that are necessary to properly utilize the time provided and get through the test without making any avoidable errors. Test Prep Books has drilled down the top test-taking tips for you to know. Anyone planning to take this exam should take advantage of the CDL training review material, practice test questions, and test-taking strategies contained in this Test Prep Books study guide.
Download or read book HOS Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Training of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers written by L. K. Staplin and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2004 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ch. 1 -- Introduction Ch. 2. Content and quality of entry-level driver training programs -- Ch. 3. Strategies and techniques to enhance training effectiveness -- Ch. 4. Survey inputs on the value of alternative training methods -- References -- Appendix A.
Download or read book Truck Safety written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Motor Carriers Road Atlas written by Rand McNally and published by . This book was released on 1998-10-31 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Road maps are accompanied by information on federally-designated routes and trucking restrictions.
Download or read book Commercial Drivers License Pre Trip Inspection Training Manual written by Robert C. Robinson and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most training manuals skip and bounce around the truck in a manner that's both confusing and disorganized. This manual, however, systematically guides the trainee in a logical, orderly method that works and makes sense. From the start of the inspection to it's end, the driver will never have to guess about where to go or what to inspect next. This is accomplished by displaying the truck and trailer components in sections that are logically and numerically organized followed by a thorough discussion of the components following the same logical, numerical order--making the pre-trip inspection far less intimidating and less confusing. While most manuals barely mention the components to be inspected, this manual discusses the components in great detail by first explaining their purpose and then by further explaining the multitude of problems that one could possibly find while inspecting a tractor and/or trailer or straight truck. Instead of black and white sketches that lack clarity and detail, this manual includes color photographs of every component covered. Never again will you have to wonder what a component really looks like nor will you have to embarrass yourself by asking someone. Also included are a sample score sheet and an inspection checklist that can be used for practice while training. This manual also contains several bonus pictures, compliments of the world champion extreme turbine race team Miss GEICO and AMF Offshore Racing. More importantly, this manual includes all the information needed to successfully pass the pre-trip inspection exam on the first try and also serves as a good refresher to those who already have a commercial driver's license using an approach that has worked time and time again.
Download or read book Bumper to Bumper written by Mike Byrnes & Associates and published by Mike Byrnes & Associates, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbook for tractor semitrailer operations: fourth edition includes current information on hours of service, hazardous materials, cargo securement, in-cab technology; trucking industry history; U.S. regulations; procedures; descriptions of systems, components, use/maintenance requirements; troubleshooting; safe driving; economy driving; regulated activities. Includnes end-of-chapter tests, Observation Skills Tests, illustrations, index
Download or read book How To Become a Truck Driver written by HowExpert and published by HowExpert. This book was released on 2016-09-23 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let’s talk about the money, most truck drivers can expect to earn $30,000-$40,000 in their 1st year. I know some drivers who work as Solo drivers and decide to give up their apartments so they can stay in the truck all year long and save money. They still take days off from time to time, and stay with friends, family or rent a hotel for a few days so they can take a break. Once you have 6 months experience you may be able to find a job that pays more money. I’ve seen motivated drivers earning in the $60,000 range in their 1st year. The money is there to earn if you look for it. Too many drivers get complacent and they stay with the same company in the same position making low wages for years and years. Sometimes all you need to do to increase your income is switch positions within the company. If the company you work for doesn’t offer anything that will take you to the next level then find another company that will. I know a Walmart driver who earns $100,000 year and he’s home every night and weekend. Companies pay you in cents per mile (CPM) so the more mileage you drive the more you earn The bottom line is company drivers can make anywhere from $30,000 to around $100,000 per year. Stay away from company lease options, 99% of the time only the company does well with this type of position. They will make their lease program sound perfect, touting how you will be your own boss and make lots of money. Drivers often find themselves making just enough to cover the WEEKLY truck lease payment. If you want to truly be your own boss as a owner operator of your own truck then save up the money to buy a used truck cash or you may be able to find a 3rd party (not company sponsored) lease program. I have seen a couple of decent 3rd party lease programs, these will allow you to contract with any company you want. So if you’re not making enough money with one company then you can easily switch to another. Owner operators can make anywhere from $50,000 - $250,000 per year. About the Expert I have been driving a truck full time for over 4 years at the time of this publishing. I have been a company driver for 3 of those years and an owner/operator for a bit over one. In the 4+ years that I’ve been driving I have spent one year driving most of the lower 48 states. I haven’t made it up to North Carolina, and a few other states in the northeast but all of the others I have. For the last two years I have been truck driving with my team from Los Angeles to the Kansas City area and back. We did that twice a week. After doing that for about a year I was able to get a driving position working nights and being home every day. I did that for almost year. I left there because the company did a pathetic job of maintaining their equipment. I was afraid of getting stopped by law enforcement. So I left them and got my own truck to take care of. Now I am contracted with a carrier to move their freight and it works out a lot better. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.
Download or read book Trucker s Guide for the Beginning Truck Driver written by Thomas Francs and published by Fulton Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is for individuals looking to become a truck driver or just graduated from truck driving school. The information in this guide will go well beyond what you learn in truck driving school or from a driver trainer. The guide is not for preparation to take the CDL exams, it is for information about different trucking procedures and what you should know as a beginning truck driver. · Learn about different types of truck driving jobs and how to find the right one for you. · Learn what you should know and what to look for when searching for a truck driving job. · Learn about loading, unloading, and weight distribution procedures. · Learn the different basic procedures used at Shipping and Receiving facilities · Learn about cargo container terminals and intermodal procedures. · The information in this guide will help you to succeed as a truck driver.
Download or read book Drive to Survive written by Chris Daly and published by Fire Engineering Books. This book was released on 2020-03-12 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drive to Survive: The Art of Wheeling the Rig provides an in-depth examination of fire apparatus vehicle dynamics. This is not your average “driver training” textbook. Fire apparatus operators must understand how a vehicle maneuvers at roadway speed, and more importantly…why does it crash? Just as a doctor cannot heal the human body without a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology, an emergency vehicle operator cannot safely drive a fire apparatus without an in-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics. Drive to Survive goes beyond talking about pump operations, aerial operations, and preventative maintenance; it fills in the gaps between vehicle dynamics and crash causation. After 15 years of training and research, Chris Daly developed a training program combining his fire service and crash reconstruction training experience. This book provides an in-depth knowledge of topics required in the following NFPA standards: --NFPA 1002 “Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications” --NFPA 1451 “Standard for Fire and Emergency Service Vehicle Operations Training Programs” --NFPA 1500 “Standard on Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Program” Fire apparatus operators will learn the limits of driving an emergency vehicle and will understand that no matter how long they have been driving or how good they think they are, at some point physics will take over and the vehicle will lose control. We can reduce the number of emergency vehicle crashes throughout the world by addressing key issues and providing emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) instructors with methods to convey these concepts. Concepts you learn in this book relate to more than just driving a fire apparatus. These principles apply to anyone who drives a vehicle, including your family members and loved ones.
Download or read book Trucking a Truck Driver s Training Handbook written by Ken Gilliland and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Consideration of Steps to Improve the Training of Truck Drivers in Michigan written by Robert D. Ervin and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Motor Carriers Road Atlas written by Rand McNally and published by . This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every mile, in every cab, American truckers rely on Rand McNally's Motor Carriers Road Atlas for the most comprehensive highway and trucking information on the market. America s #1-selling trucking atlas is designed to meet the unique needs of professional drivers, helping you save time, save money, and stay compliant. Other Features Detailed coverage of state and national designated routes Updated restricted routes, low clearance, and weigh station locations 21-page mileage directory including more than 40,000 truck-route-specific, city-to-city mileage Road construction and conditions hotlines Updated coverage of hazardous materials regulations Easy-to-use chart of state and provincial permit agency phone numbers and websites
Download or read book Effectiveness of Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Curricula and Delivery Methods written by John F. Brock and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2007 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 13: Effectiveness of Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Training Curricula and Delivery Methods explores the state of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operator training in the trucking and motorcoach industries. The report examines the experiences of training programs that are using some combination of simulators and computer-based instruction and identifies measures of training effectiveness being used in the CMV community.
Download or read book Army Training written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Truck Safety written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed: (1) the Federal Highway Administration's (FHwA) efforts to establish minimum federal standards for training tractor-trailer drivers; (2) driver training curricula offered by various public and private schools; and (3) trucking industry efforts to improve the quality of driver training. GAO found that: (1) FHwA published rules establishing a 1992 deadline for all truck drivers to pass tests meeting federal standards; (2) FHwA has recommended a minimum 320 hours of training for new drivers; (3) while many schools had adopted the FHwA model curriculum, the hours of instruction and distribution of those hours varied widely among schools; (4) student-to-teacher ratios varied widely among schools and types of instruction; (5) various trucking industry associations were working to develop certification standards; and (6) the majority of private truck driving schools were unaccredited.
