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.