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TRUCKERS AGAINST TRAFFICKING
Modern-day slavery, or human trafficking, exists whenever people are bought and sold for forced labor or commercial sex. Around the world, there are an estimated 20.9 million slaves today. Human trafficking has been reported in all 50 states, and the number of victims in the United States is estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
ON THE JOB INJURY PROTECTION
Proper training can help prevent a lot of the most common on-the-job injuries. Our training videos on common on-the-job injuries combine training on how to prevent some of the most common on-the-job injuries with a unique series we call Real. Life. Lessons. Produced in conjunction with Midwestern Insurance Alliance, our Real. Life. Lessons.
MINE SAFETY & HEALTH ADMINISTRATION | MSHA TRAINING COURSE
Trucks hauling rock, sand, gravel, limestone, cement, and other products from mines and over the highways pose safety challenges at mines due to their mobility and the pace of activity. This video series addresses training on Federal rules imposed by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA)
MAINTENANCE
FMCSA Regulations require trucking companies, drivers, and other key personnel to understand and comply with vehicle inspection and safety rules. Additionally, proper training about vehicle maintenance on things like brake safety, fundamentals of tire wear, and an overall understanding of how trucks operate, may help eliminate accidents and k…
LAWS & LITIGATION ISSUES
Keeping your company safe from litigation is an important part of a compliance and safety program. Learn about litigation issues, laws governing the transportation industry, and how to safeguard your company and mitigate your risk of litigation through commercial driver safety training.
TRUCKING OSHA & WORKPLACE SAFETY TRAINING
Our OSHA and safety training series is designed to help broaden worker and employer knowledge on the recognition, avoidance, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the workplace.
INSPECTIONS
Videos in this category focus on roadside inspections and pre-trip inspections. Roadside inspections are done to check that drivers are in compliance with FMCSA regulations. Pre-trip inspection rules are set by the FMCSA. If an inspection is not done, or steps are overlooked, drivers can receive CSA violations, legal violations, and dama.
HEALTH & FIRST AID
Whether it’s keeping your drivers healthy, ensuring they understand their medical cards, or just making sure they know how to administer basic first aid in the event of an injury on the job, the videos in this section are designed to help your drivers stay healthy and safe.
HAZMAT TRAINING
All employees who handle or ship hazardous material, employees who process hazardous materials paperwork, and supervisors of these employees must receive Hazmat training. This video series covers eight areas of Hazmat training, including: Bracing, Emergency Response, General Awareness, Packaging, Labeling, Marking, Placarding, and Shipping Papers.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
A fuel saving series designed to keep drivers, dispatchers, and maintenance personnel mindful of practices they can all employ to increase fuel economy.
FSMA: SANITARY TRANSPORTATION RULE
The FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rule on Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food is designed to protect foods from farm to table by keeping them safe from contamination during transportation. The rule requires training of carrier personnel in sanitary transportation practices and documentation of the training.
ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
This series looks at Entry Level Driver Training requirements, including qualifications, driver responsibilities, hours of service, qualifications, medical exams, and more.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING EDUCATION AND TRAINING MODULES
Providing supervisor training about drug and alcohol testing, along with employee education training, helps keep your workplace safe and mitigates your company’s risk of having a non-compliant drug and alcohol testing program.
DRIVER SKILLS BEST PRACTICES
Driving down the highway, your professional drivers can encounter an array of problems. Our Driver Skills Best Practices videos focus on empowering your drivers with the skills they need to practice defensive driving and avoid collisions, rollovers, jackknifing, and more.
DRIVER GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Ensuring your drivers are up-to-speed on the best practices while on the road is paramount to your safety program. Our general knowledge videos for drivers focus on best practices, safe driving tips, cargo securement, and coupling/uncoupling trailers.
CSA BASICS
The FMCSA’s CSA program changed the ways carriers and drivers address safety issues. This series of videos provides a brief overview of what CSA is, how it affects safety ratings, and steps to take to avoid violations.
BUSINESS ACUMEN FOR OWNER OPERATORS
A training series from Central Business Services for Owner Operators to learn basic business acumen including business structure, building and running a business, the IRS, accounting, and computer systems.
FAQs
What is included in the Truck Driver Safety Training Library?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes a broad range of courses designed for trucking companies, safety managers, owner operators, professional drivers, and school transportation teams. Topics include defensive driving, inspections, vehicle maintenance, OSHA safety, health and first aid, hazardous materials, fuel efficiency, CSA basics, drug and alcohol testing, and entry level driver requirements. The library also covers specialized subjects such as human trafficking awareness, MSHA compliance, sanitary food transportation, litigation prevention, and business education for owner operators. Organizations can use these resources to support consistent training, reinforce safe behavior, document participation, and strengthen overall compliance programs for safer operations.
Who can benefit from the Truck Driver Safety Training Library?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library can benefit trucking company owners, fleet safety managers, dispatchers, maintenance personnel, owner operators, commercial drivers, school bus supervisors, and school district transportation employees. New drivers can use the courses to build foundational knowledge, while experienced drivers can refresh important skills and stay current on company expectations. Supervisors can assign training based on job duties, safety events, inspection results, or compliance needs. The wide selection of topics also helps organizations create training plans for different departments. This makes the library useful for fleets, contractors, schools, carriers, and transportation operations of many sizes nationwide today nationwide.
How does the training library help prevent workplace injuries?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library helps reduce workplace injuries by teaching employees how to recognize hazards, follow safe procedures, and avoid common mistakes. Training topics address lifting, slips, falls, equipment use, workplace awareness, and other risks found in transportation environments. The Real. Life. Lessons. series adds practical examples that show how injuries happen and how similar incidents may be prevented. These courses can support regular safety meetings, new employee orientation, corrective training, and refresher programs. Consistent instruction gives drivers and workers clear expectations, reinforces accountability, and helps companies build a stronger culture focused on preventing injuries before they occur.
Does the library include defensive driving and collision prevention training?
Yes, the Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes driver skills and best practices focused on defensive driving and collision prevention. Drivers can learn how to identify changing road conditions, manage following distance, anticipate hazards, avoid distractions, and respond safely to surrounding traffic. Courses also address serious events such as rollovers, jackknifing, backing collisions, and preventable crashes. This training can be assigned to new drivers, experienced drivers needing refreshers, or employees involved in safety events. By reinforcing practical driving habits, fleets and school transportation departments can help drivers make better decisions, reduce preventable incidents, protect passengers, and improve roadway safety overall.
What inspection training is available for commercial drivers?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes training on pre-trip inspections, roadside inspections, and compliance with FMCSA inspection requirements. Drivers can learn how to examine vehicle components, identify defects, document concerns, and understand what inspectors may review during a roadside stop. Proper inspection training helps drivers avoid missed steps that can contribute to breakdowns, CSA violations, citations, out-of-service orders, or crashes. Safety managers can use these courses during onboarding, annual refreshers, or corrective training after inspection problems. Consistent inspection education also helps maintenance teams and drivers communicate more effectively about defects, repairs, and whether a vehicle is safe to operate.
Does the library cover vehicle maintenance and brake safety?
Yes, the Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes maintenance education for drivers, technicians, supervisors, and personnel responsible for vehicle safety. Topics may include brake safety, tire wear, basic vehicle systems, inspection responsibilities, and the importance of reporting mechanical concerns promptly. Drivers who understand how trucks operate are better prepared to recognize warning signs before a defect becomes dangerous. Maintenance training can also support compliance with FMCSA regulations and company policies. By improving communication between drivers and maintenance departments, fleets can address problems sooner, reduce preventable breakdowns, improve equipment reliability, and help prevent accidents related to brakes, tires, or neglected repairs.
Is hazardous materials training included in the library?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes hazardous materials courses for employees who handle, ship, document, or supervise the transportation of regulated materials. Training covers areas such as general awareness, packaging, labeling, marking, placarding, shipping papers, bracing, and emergency response. These topics help employees understand their responsibilities and recognize the risks associated with hazardous materials transportation. Safety managers can assign courses based on each employee’s role and required knowledge. Regular training supports compliance, improves emergency preparedness, and reduces the chance of documentation or handling errors. It also helps drivers respond appropriately when leaks, spills, damaged packages, or incidents occur safely.
How does the library support fuel efficiency training?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes fuel efficiency education for drivers, dispatchers, maintenance teams, and fleet supervisors. Courses can reinforce practical habits such as reducing unnecessary idling, maintaining steady speeds, planning routes, monitoring tire pressure, distributing cargo properly, and keeping vehicles in good condition. Small improvements across many drivers can contribute to fuel savings and lower operating costs. Fuel efficiency training also supports safer, smoother driving by encouraging speed management and more thoughtful vehicle operation. Fleets can use these courses as part of onboarding, coaching, incentive programs, or recurring training designed to improve performance, reduce waste, and protect equipment.
What is included in the CSA Basics training?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes CSA Basics education that explains the FMCSA’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability program. Drivers and managers can learn how roadside inspections, violations, crashes, and safety performance may affect carrier records and enforcement attention. The courses help employees understand why decisions, accurate inspections, proper documentation, and regulatory compliance matter. Training can also reinforce steps drivers should take to avoid violations and protect the company’s safety profile. For fleet leaders, CSA education provides a useful foundation for coaching, reviewing trends, addressing problem areas, and building a consistent safety program around measurable compliance expectations throughout operations and consistently.
Does the library include OSHA and workplace safety courses?
Yes, the Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes OSHA and workplace safety courses designed to improve awareness of hazards in transportation operations. Training can help employees recognize unsafe conditions, understand prevention practices, and follow procedures that protect workers in terminals, shops, yards, warehouses, and loading areas. Topics may support both employee education and supervisor responsibilities. Fleets and school transportation departments can use the courses during orientation, safety meetings, annual training, or after incidents. OSHA-focused education helps create consistent expectations, encourages employees to report hazards, and supports a workplace culture where safety is treated as a shared responsibility by everyone daily.
Are health, medical card, and first aid topics included?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes health and first aid topics that help drivers understand personal wellness, medical certification responsibilities, and basic responses to workplace injuries. Courses may address maintaining driver health, understanding medical cards, recognizing health concerns, and providing appropriate first aid until professional help arrives. These subjects are especially important for drivers who spend long hours on the road or work far from assistance. Safety managers can include health training in wellness initiatives, onboarding, and recurring education. Health awareness can support safer decisions, reduce avoidable risks, and help employees respond calmly and appropriately when emergencies happen nearby.
Does the library provide drug and alcohol testing education?
Yes, the Truck Driver Safety Training Library provides drug and alcohol testing education for supervisors and employees. Supervisor courses can help managers recognize potential signs of substance misuse, understand testing responsibilities, and follow company procedures consistently. Employee education can explain prohibited conduct, testing requirements, consequences, and the importance of maintaining a compliant workplace. These modules are useful for trucking companies, school transportation departments, and other organizations with safety-sensitive employees. Consistent training helps reduce confusion, supports fair administration of policies, and lowers the risk of a noncompliant testing program. It also reinforces expectations that protect drivers, passengers, coworkers, and the public.
What training is available for entry level commercial drivers?
The Truck Driver Safety Training Library includes courses that address entry level driver training requirements and foundational knowledge for new commercial drivers. Topics may include driver qualifications, responsibilities, hours of service, medical examinations, safe operating practices, and regulatory expectations. These courses can help new drivers understand the professional standards required before and after entering the workforce. Fleets can use the training to support orientation, reinforce required theory, and prepare drivers for company-specific procedures. However, employers should confirm which courses satisfy federal requirements. Combining structured education with behind-the-wheel instruction, mentoring, and documented evaluations creates a stronger path for developing safe drivers.
How can owner operators use the business training courses?
Owner operators can use the Truck Driver Safety Training Library to build both driving knowledge and business skills. The business acumen series introduces subjects such as selecting a business structure, understanding accounting, working with the IRS, managing computer systems, and organizing operations. These topics can help independent drivers make more informed decisions about recordkeeping, expenses, taxes, and business planning. Owner operators can also access safety, maintenance, fuel efficiency, inspection, and compliance courses within the library. Combining business education with driver training supports safer operations, better financial awareness, stronger organization, and a more sustainable approach to running an independent trucking business.
How can companies use the library to build a complete training program?
Companies can use the Truck Driver Safety Training Library to create structured training plans based on job roles, risk levels, regulatory requirements, and company goals. New employees can receive onboarding courses, while experienced drivers can complete recurring refreshers or corrective assignments after incidents. Safety managers can combine topics such as inspections, defensive driving, maintenance, OSHA, CSA, Hazmat, health, and fuel efficiency into scheduled learning paths. Specialized courses can be assigned to supervisors, owner operators, school bus personnel, or employees handling food and hazardous materials. A complete program should include documentation, coaching, evaluations, policies, and follow-up to confirm training changes behavior.
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