The dangers of watching videos or using screens while driving a commercial vehicle.
Completing ELD form and manner requirements in linehaul operations.
Essential safety practices inside the cab of a commercial vehicle.
Federal rules on mobile telephone use behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle.
Proper door pull procedures for securing trailer doors in linehaul.
Proper door pull procedures during peak season operations.
Proper gate entry and exit procedures for linehaul terminals.
Safe operation on terminal property, from speed limits to red tag procedures.
How driver key indicators affect contractor safety scores in linehaul.
How to calculate and maintain safe following distance in a commercial vehicle.
How to operate the Trimble ELD for daily Hours of Service compliance.
How to anticipate hazards and other drivers’ actions on the road.
The annual vehicle inspection requirement under 49 CFR §396.17(c).
Maintaining safe following distance under varying road conditions.
Proper coupling procedures for a secure tractor-trailer connection.
A focused refresher on the three-second following distance rule.
A detailed walkthrough of coupling and uncoupling procedures.
An overview of the safety technologies available to modern fleets.
Fire extinguisher requirements and use under 49 CFR §393.95.
The federal seat belt requirement under 49 CFR §392.16 and why it matters.
Inspection and securement requirements for intermodal containers and chassis.
The importance of consistent seat belt use on and off the road.
Pre-trip inspection procedures for tractor, trailer, and dolly in linehaul operations.
How speeding increases crash risk and severity in a commercial vehicle.
How to navigate weigh stations and roadside inspection stations.
The heightened dangers of speeding for commercial vehicle operators.
How to identify and confirm trailer destinations in linehaul operations.
Practical techniques to avoid speeding in a commercial vehicle.
How to recognize and prevent driver fatigue behind the wheel.
Safe practices for dock operations and trailer removal.
How to avoid lane change violations in a commercial vehicle.
When and how to take the required 30-minute break under Hours of Service rules.
How to recognize, avoid, and de-escalate road rage situations.
Why daily logs must be certified and how to do it correctly.
The Get Out And Look procedure for preventing backing accidents.
When and how Hours of Service driving limits can be extended.
Safe backing techniques for commercial vehicle operators.
The ELD requirement to maintain a record of duty status under 49 CFR §395.8(a).
How to handle conflicts on the road and at terminals professionally.
What counts as log falsification under 49 CFR §395.8(e) and its consequences.
Core defensive driving techniques for commercial drivers.
How to complete a compliant ELD record under form and manner requirements.
The risks of cell phone and handheld device use while operating a commercial vehicle.
Completing ELD records to meet form and manner standards in DOT operations.
A brief refresher on the dangers of cell phone use while driving a commercial vehicle.
The core federal Hours of Service limits that govern drive time and rest.
A complete guide to recognizing and eliminating driver distraction in a commercial vehicle.
How to execute safe lane changes and highway merges in a commercial vehicle.
Why parking on the shoulder is dangerous and what to do instead.
What to do when you run into Hours of Service or ELD device problems on the road.
Recognizing and preventing fatigue during high-risk early morning hours.
When personal conveyance can be used and how to log it correctly.
An in-depth look at recognizing and preventing fatigued driving.
How personal conveyance applies in linehaul operations.
The causes of jackknife events and techniques to prevent them.
The rules for using personal conveyance correctly to avoid violations.
Building a disciplined mirror-checking habit for commercial drivers.
The requirement to mount the ELD fixed and visible under 49 CFR §395.22(g).
The importance of signaling early for turns and lane changes.
How to operate the Motive ELD for daily Hours of Service compliance.
How to drive safely at night when crash risk is highest.
How to operate the Omnitracs ELD for daily Hours of Service compliance.
How to choose safe and secure parking for a commercial vehicle.
Safe driving techniques for rain, wind, flooding, and severe weather.
Preparation and driving techniques for winter road conditions.
Safe parking practices when operating combination trailers.
The commercial driver’s responsibility to operate focused and distraction-free.
Safe handling and positioning of converter dollies.
The offenses that disqualify a driver under 49 CFR §391.15.
The minimum driver qualification requirements under 49 CFR §391.11.
Requirements for obtaining and maintaining a HazMat endorsement.
How drivers can recognize and report signs of human trafficking.
How to use paper logs correctly when the ELD malfunctions.
How to protect your CDL from suspension under 49 CFR §383.51.
How to train drivers on correct ELD procedures and prevent common mistakes.
Medical examination and certificate requirements under 49 CFR §391.45.
How to identify, review, and assign unidentified driving events on the ELD.
The immediate steps a driver must take after an accident.
How improper ELD use drives roadside violations and how to prevent them.
The three-point contact method for safe cab entry and exit.
How safety performance affects insurance premiums and how to lower them.
The requirement to carry a valid CDL at all times under 49 CFR §383.23.
Setting up and administering the Motive ELD system for a fleet.
Full post-accident reporting and documentation procedures for drivers and managers.
Leadership techniques for building a strong safety culture.
What drives the Controlled Substances & Alcohol BASIC and how to manage it.
Building a safety culture and meeting requirements in linehaul operations.
How the Crash Indicator BASIC works and how to manage it.
How to design safety bonus and driver incentive programs.
How the CSA SMS scoring system and BASIC percentiles work.
How to avoid safety message fatigue through targeted communication.
How to challenge roadside violations through the FMCSA DataQs system.
How to address driver safety issues with documentation and a compliance plan.
How to identify and remove vehicle maintenance violations from the SRS report.
How to plan and run effective safety meetings.
What drives the Driver Fitness BASIC and how to manage the score.
How to write safety memos that drivers will read and act on.
What drives the Hazardous Materials BASIC and how to manage it.
How to scale and define safety personnel roles as a contractor grows.
Setting up and managing the ELD system at the administrator level.
How to build and maintain a comprehensive safety plan.
The FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and its query requirements.
A deep dive into how the Safety Results Summary report is calculated.
The ELD supporting documents drivers must carry for roadside inspections.
Why compliance is the floor, not the ceiling, of a safety program.
How to read and respond to violations flagged within the ELD.
How recruiting and screening practices shape fleet safety.
The Hours of Service violations drivers commit most often and how to avoid them.
How the short-haul exemption works and how to apply it in the Omnitracs ELD.
How linehaul reviews ELD records for form and manner compliance.
How roadside violations affect the linehaul SRS report and how to manage them.
Completing ELD records to meet form and manner requirements.
What inspectors check during an HOS-focused roadside inspection and how to prepare.
What drives the Hours of Service BASIC and how to manage the score.
What drives the Unsafe Driving BASIC and how to keep the score low.
Best practices for Hours of Service and ELD compliance.
How camera-detected speeding events affect drivers and the contract.
How Hours of Service rules apply to linehaul contractors.
How dash cameras protect drivers and the company.
Manager responsibilities for overseeing Hours of Service and ELD compliance.
The difference between camera alerts and scored Key Indicator events.
Why missing log notifications occur and how to resolve them.
How to coach drivers effectively using VEDR event footage.
An expert interview on paper log requirements in linehaul operations.
How to handle disputes with VEDR vendors over camera events.
The five key indicators that drive a driver’s safety score.
Understanding the monthly SRS report in linehaul operations.
An introduction to the VEDR program and how camera events work.
What drives the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC and how to lower the score.
How to conduct a thorough accident investigation.
Accident investigation procedures for linehaul operations.
What a DOT compliance review examines and how to prepare for it.
Keeping driver documents current to avoid violations and protect employability.
Supervisory practices that reduce driver violations and accidents.
What to expect from an insurer’s loss control meeting and how to prepare.
Essential FMCSA online resources for ongoing compliance.
How owner-operator operations are structured and kept compliant.
How to implement a passenger program and manage its liability.
Security practices that reduce losses at the terminal and in transit.
What CVSA roadside blitzes target and how to prepare for them.
Why completing assigned training each month matters.
How to safely navigate intersection hazards in a commercial vehicle.
An introduction to distracted driving and its impact on road safety.
How to keep electronic logs accurate and avoid falsification.
Driving habits that reduce the likelihood of being selected for inspection.
