Truck Driver - Heavy

Hybrid-based
ONET: 53-3032.00

1

Years

132

Skills

40h

Related instructions

2275h

On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
  • First Training
  • Paperwork (Primary Responsibility: Employer)
  • Third Training
  • Miscellaneous Topics
  • Second Training
  • Fourth Training
On-the-job training
  • Shifting Up and Down Of:
    • All company vehicles
    • Different transmissions
    • Double clutch and time shift
  • Parking
    • Parallel
    • In jackknifed position
    • Judge side & rear
    • Overhang clearance & trailer path
  • Backing
    • Straight Line
    • Curved Path
    • To an alley dock
  • Coupling
    • Established routine
    • Tractor alignment to connect with
    • Secures trailer against movement
    • Backs into trailer kingpin without
    • Connects electrical & air lines
    • Retracts & sets landing gear
    • Visually checks couple
  • Control Systems: Location/Function
    • Primary controls
    • Secondary controls
  • Control Systems: Reading Instruments
    • Engine & vehicle speed
    • Fuel, oil, exhaust, cooling & electrical
  • Vehicle Inspection
    • Established routine
    • Pre-Trip
    • En Route
    • Post-Trip
    • Engine & drive train
    • Chassis & suspension
    • Steering system
    • Braking system: Air loss
    • Braking system: Brake adjustment
    • Braking system: Warning devices
    • Coupling systems
    • Emergency equipment
    • Cargo securement devices
  • Basic Control
    • Checking the trailer coupling
    • Sliding tandems
    • How to start engine
    • Warm up & shut down engine
    • Placing vehicle in motion
    • Accelerating smoothly
    • Smooth stopping
    • Turning position
    • Negotiating turns
    • Steering system
  • Uncoupling
    • Established routine
    • Selects surface to support trailer
    • Secures vehicle against movement
    • Sets in cab airbrake controls
    • Lowers landing gear for proper trailer height
    • Disconnects air & electric lines
    • Landing gear support of trailer adequate as tractor withdraws
  • Trailer Operation - Reefer
    • Setting & maintaining the correct temperature according to load
    • How to check the oil level
    • How to check the water level
    • How to pull up codes
    • How to erase codes
    • Importance of monitoring temperature
    • Fuel level when dropping a trailer
    • Cycle sentry (auto start/stop or continuous run)
    • Securement of engine compartment
  • Trailer Operation - Communications
    • Signals to provide adequate warning
    • Importance of signaling to prevent accidents
    • Uses horn only for warning
  • Emergency Maneuvers (as practical with safety— demonstrates ability or knowledge of):
    • Bringing truck to stop in short distance
    • Maintain direction, control stopping on dry surface
    • Bringing a truck to stop with brake failure
    • Control of truck with a blowout
  • Skid Control & Recovery (safely demonstrates and/or has knowledge of):
    • Slippery surface directional control
    • Recovering from tractor or trailer skids
  • Speed & Space Management
    • Demonstrates knowledge of: Proper speed for conditions
    • Demonstrates knowledge of: Following distance
    • Demonstrates knowledge of: Lane use & changing lanes
    • Demonstrates knowledge of: Lean and look method
    • Demonstrates knowledge of: Passing other vehicles
    • Relationship of speed to: Stopping distance
    • Relationship of speed to: Hydroplaning (stopping & steering)
    • Relationship of speed to: Crash severity
    • Relationship of speed to: Maneuverability & fuel economy
    • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Vehicle weight
    • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Center of gravity
    • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Stability loss
    • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Available sight distance
    • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Road surface & weather conditions
  • Hazardous Conditions: Road & Foul Weather
    • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Tire chain installation
    • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Cold weather starting
    • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Driving in fog, snow or rain
    • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Freeing a stuck truck (snow, mud, etc.)
    • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Proper supplies for winter driving
    • Mountain driving: Control of gravity acceleration
    • Mountain driving: Up & down grades
    • Mountain driving: Use of truck escape ramps
    • Mountain driving: Pre-inspection of brakes & critical equipment before descent
  • Preventative Maintenance & Servicing
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Fuel
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Engine Oil
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Coolant
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Battery(s)
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Tire Pressure
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Proper tire & wheel mounting
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Brake adjustment (measure & adjust)
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Drain moisture from air brake tanks & fuel system
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Change fuses/reset circuit breakers
    • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Perform simple emergency repairs
  • Handling Cargo
    • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Securing cargo
    • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Proper cargo lifting
    • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Cargo blocking, bracing, packing and stacking
  • Cargo Documentation
    • Completion of Freight Bills
    • Reporting overages, shortages & damages (OS&D)
    • Using and protecting seals
    • Understanding Bill of Lading
    • Proper completion of trip envelope
    • Obtaining appropriate signatures on documents
  • Tanker Unloading Procedures
    • Best practices
  • Live Haul Loading/Unloading
    • Best practices
  • Hours of Service Requirements
    • Federal (395 FMSCR) and/or State
    • Use of electronic logs
  • Accident Procedures
    • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Stopping and rendering assistance at
    • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Procedures for protecting an accident
    • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Employer, Government
    • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Use of fire extinguishers
  • Customer Service
    • Reflects professionalism in attitude
    • Knows the importance of on time
    • Maintains proper communication with
    • Timely completion and submission of
    • Has respect and care for equipment belonging to CEI and shippers/ receivers
  • Safety
    • Uses 3 point system entering and
    • Always wears safety belt
    • Uses the “get out and look” method when necessary
    • Can recognize & minimize
    • Is familiar with permit book
    • Knows what to do in a roadside
    • Post roadside inspection procedures
    • Knows and maintains proper
  • Working with fleet managers
  • Safety and DOC/FMCSA regulations
  • Using satellite communications on a regular basis
  • Sending and receiving information
  • Completing all required paperwork
  • Planning trip, fuel stops, rest breaks, routing from point of origin to final destination
  • Driving in all environments, all times of the day and night
  • Performing all backing maneuvers
  • Dealing directly with the customer
  • Reviewing tire chain procedures, requirements and chain laws
  • Practicing advanced backing techniques
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Loading and unloading
  • ThermoKing Usage
  • Truck Maintenance
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Headquarters location
Neosho, MO (64850)
Phone
417.451.3223
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