J.J. Keller & Associates has developed a guide for new drivers called the DOT Handbook: A Compliance Guide for Truck Drivers.
The guide provides drivers with a wide range of information on Department of Transportation rules compliance and general orientation topics. The guide is positioned as a tool for driver finishing training, new hire orientation training and as a reference guide drivers new to the field.
The handbook helps carriers meet DOT’s entry-level driver training requirements, says J.J. Keller. It contains information covering the following:
- Accident procedures
- Cargo securement
- Driver qualification
- Drug and alcohol policies and regulations
- Expectations of drivers
- Hours of Service
- Personal safety, security and wellness
- Roadside inspections
- Safe driving skills
- Trip planning
- Vehicle inspections
The DOT Handbook is divided into four major sections: general information, trip preparation, on the road and incident/accident handling procedures. Each section also features a quiz at the end.
For more information on J.J. Keller’s DOT Handbook: A Compliance Guide for Truck Drivers, call 800-327-6868 or click here.