Download or read book Older Commercial Drivers written by Gene Bergoffen and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2010 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 18: Older Commercial Drivers: Do They Pose a Safety Risk? explores age-related changes in the basic functional abilities needed to drive safely. The report is designed to help assist industry and labor practitioners in promoting safer commercial operations."--Publisher's description.

Download or read book Research to Enhance the Safe Driving Performance of Older Commercial Vehicle Drivers written by Robert E. Llaneras and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research effort involved investigations of fifteen human abilities, their changes which occur with aging, and their effects upon commercial truck driving performance. One-hundred and seven commercially licensed truck drivers, divided into five age cohort groups, participated in the research study; drivers ranged in age from 31 to 76 years of age. An ability testbed, consisting of laboratory-based assessment devices, was used to measure the following driving related perceptual, cognitive, and psychomotor abilities. How well drivers performed on a number of ability tests was predictive of driving performance. However, age, in and of itself, was not predictive of driving performance. Interventions designed to target ability deficiencies common among older commercial vehicle drivers were also developed and evaluated during the course of this effort. The degree to which the interventions enhanced, or otherwise influenced driving performance was examined by contrasting performance with versus without the interventions (i.e., comparing the experimental and control groups). Assignment to each experimental condition was blocked (or grouped) by age. Results indicated that all four interventions led to enhanced performance.

Download or read book Ageing and Transport Mobility Needs and Safety Issues written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2001-10-25 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report on the mobility needs and safety problems of ageing populations dispels many of the myths and misperceptions commonly held regarding elderly road users, and offers policy and research recommendations to provide for their safe, lifelong mobility.

Download or read book Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Fatigue Long Term Health and Highway Safety written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are approximately 4,000 fatalities in crashes involving trucks and buses in the United States each year. Though estimates are wide-ranging, possibly 10 to 20 percent of these crashes might have involved fatigued drivers. The stresses associated with their particular jobs (irregular schedules, etc.) and the lifestyle that many truck and bus drivers lead, puts them at substantial risk for insufficient sleep and for developing short- and long-term health problems. Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Fatigue, Long-Term Health and Highway Safety assesses the state of knowledge about the relationship of such factors as hours of driving, hours on duty, and periods of rest to the fatigue experienced by truck and bus drivers while driving and the implications for the safe operation of their vehicles. This report evaluates the relationship of these factors to drivers' health over the longer term, and identifies improvements in data and research methods that can lead to better understanding in both areas.

Download or read book Semi Queer written by Anne Balay and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long-haul trucking is linked to almost every industry in America, yet somehow the working-class drivers behind big rigs remain largely hidden from public view. Gritty, inspiring, and often devastating oral histories of gay, transsexual, and minority truck drivers allow award-winning author Anne Balay to shed new light on the harsh realities of truckers' lives behind the wheel. A licensed commercial truck driver herself, Balay discovers that, for people routinely subjected to prejudice, hatred, and violence in their hometowns and in the job market, trucking can provide an opportunity for safety, welcome isolation, and a chance to be themselves--even as the low-wage work is fraught with tightening regulations, constant surveillance, danger, and exploitation. The narratives of minority and queer truckers underscore the working-class struggle to earn a living while preserving one's safety, dignity, and selfhood. Through the voices of drivers from marginalized communities who spend eleven- to fourteen-hour days hauling America's commodities in treacherous weather and across mountain passes, Semi Queer reveals the stark differences between the trucking industry's crushing labor practices and the perseverance of its most at-risk workers.

Download or read book The Senior Driver s Survival Guide written by Norman Klein and published by Author House. This book was released on 2010-05-20 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Senior Drivers! Your future is in jeopardy. A disturbing situation is developing in the United States. Since people are living longer, the number of drivers over 65 is escalating three times as rapidly as the general driving population. Older people have difficulty concentration, shorter attention spans and failing vision among other ailments. Unfortunately this results in frequent driving mishaps, sometimes with catastrophic results. Taking away their driving privileges would deprive them of their self esteem and independence. This could happen if they continued to have accidents caused by their propensity to get distracted easily and lose concentration. Some states have already enacted laws requiring re-exams for seniors. No doubt many more will follow. Driving slower in traffic is not the answer. This could cause accidents. Driving too fast would be worse since a person’s attention span and reaction time deteriorate with age. It does not matter how skillful he or she once were, aging diminishes skill in almost all areas including the operation of a motor vehicle. Driving today has become more complex as many more cars are on the road. When seniors started to drive, turnpikes and expressways were non existent. After observing the avoidable accidents seniors were having, and realizing how their ranks were exploding, I decided to write “The Senior Driver’s Survival Guide” – subtitled What You Must Know to Protect Your Driving Privileges. Its contents can enable older drivers to drive with a more acute awareness and help them to be better drivers in their “Golden” years. It is an important book which has the power to change and save lives.

Download or read book Licensing the Older Driver a Summary of State Practices and Procedures Technical Report written by H. V. Hawley and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Emergency Response Guidebook written by U.S. Department of Transportation and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-06-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the identification number 60 indicate a toxic substance or a flammable solid, in the molten state at an elevated temperature? Does the identification number 1035 indicate ethane or butane? What is the difference between natural gas transmission pipelines and natural gas distribution pipelines? If you came upon an overturned truck on the highway that was leaking, would you be able to identify if it was hazardous and know what steps to take? Questions like these and more are answered in the Emergency Response Guidebook. Learn how to identify symbols for and vehicles carrying toxic, flammable, explosive, radioactive, or otherwise harmful substances and how to respond once an incident involving those substances has been identified. Always be prepared in situations that are unfamiliar and dangerous and know how to rectify them. Keeping this guide around at all times will ensure that, if you were to come upon a transportation situation involving hazardous substances or dangerous goods, you will be able to help keep others and yourself out of danger. With color-coded pages for quick and easy reference, this is the official manual used by first responders in the United States and Canada for transportation incidents involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials.

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 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 Truck Drivers in America written by D. Daryl Wyckoff and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Role of Safety Culture in Preventing Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes written by Jeffrey Short and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2007 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TRB's Commercial Truck and Bus Safety Synthesis Program (CTBSSP) Synthesis 14: The Role of Safety Culture in Preventing Commercial Motor Vehicle Crashes explores practices on developing and enhancing a culture of safety among commercial motor vehicle drivers. The report also examines suggested steps for increasing a safety culture through a series of best practices.

Download or read book The Greatest Pre Trip Inspection Class B written by Juanita Mills and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-05 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey Mills is a 48 year old commercial driver's license coach for the CDL Book Club in Laurel Maryland. He has taught thousands of people though-out the United States of America how to obtain their commercial drivers license. This book is to be a great tool to help you get your CDL, get a great paying job and even becoming the boss of your own trucking company. Over the years, Jeff Mills has come across so many people who stated that they have such a hard time passing the pre-trip inspection for their CDL road test, so, he decided to sit down and break it all down for you in this book. This book gives you the same information and break down that he gives his own members of The CDL Book Club. In order to pass the CDL test you have to get CDL Minded! This book is broken down into just a few sections to keep the training simplistic. Even though the book is a proven guide to success, he encourages all who use this book to obtain their CDL to write out this pre-trip inspection so the information is embedded in the brain.

Download or read book Physician s Guide to Assessing and Counseling Older Drivers written by American Medical Association and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Pocketbook 7orsa written by J J Keller and published by . This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trucking Business Startup written by Trucking Business Education and published by ARP Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-25 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if I told you that you could start your very own business in the next 5 days? Sounds crazy, right? But with the trucking business model, it's not just possible—it's a sure thing. And this manual delivers on every promise I've made. Right now, logistics and storage are booming thanks to the explosion of internet commerce. And trucking? It's the backbone of this entire operation, moving over 70% of all freight in the US and raking in more than $700 billion annually. Consider this: The simple steps I reveal in this book have the potential to skyrocket your income and transform your life. The earning potential here is off the charts. Get the right people on board, and you'll see massive growth, sky-high income, and a level of happiness that few other careers can offer. And this: In my book, I spill the exact steps I took—sharing my personal journey with a step-by-step guide that's easy to follow and, best of all, you can kick things off with minimal investment. Here’s just a taste of what you’ll discover inside: - How to Calculate Your Company’s Cost Per Mile - Page 6 - The top three problems your business will solve and the biggest frustrations your future customers face - Page 20 - Every legal requirement you need, from commercial driver licenses to essential permits: - Authority Numbers from the US Department of Transportation (DoT) and Motor Carrier (MC) - UCR (Unified Carrier Registration) - International Registration Plan License Plate (IRP) - IRS Form 2290 - International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) - Form BOC-3 - Accounting fundamentals for your trucking business, including: - The top three accounting software programs, with their pros and cons - Chapter 5, Page 41 - The best legal structure for your business. Should you go LLC or sole proprietorship? Chapter 6 answers it all. - How to fund your trucking business—is leasing a good idea? - Page 68 - 5 Ways to Save Money on Commercial Trucking Insurance and find the best policies - Page 82 - How social media can help you hire and retain drivers. Ignore it at your peril—no social media presence means no contracts, no drivers, no business. - Page 90 - 4 Killer Marketing Strategies to grow your client base and outperform your competition. - Page 111 And this: You get exclusive access to a bonus guide covering every aspect of starting a trucking business. Even if you're a complete newbie, this book walks you through everything step-by-step in plain English, free of confusing jargon. And this: If you get stuck, no problem! You can email us or join our social media community for support. Just check the "First Step" section before the introduction.

Download or read book The Fourth Industrial Revolution written by Klaus Schwab and published by Currency. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolu­tion, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work. Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human. Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wear­able sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the beginning: nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manu­facturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials. The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individu­als. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frame­works that advance progress.