TRK 1060 - Safety

1.    Understand, identify, and explain the use of vehicle safety equipment

2.    Explain the use of fire extinguishers and firefighting procedures.

3.    Utilize seat belts and personal protection gear appropriate to type of operation.

4.    Describe actions applicable for vehicle accidents.

5.    Describe accident reporting requirements (company, state, federal).

6.    Complete an accident report.

7.    Identify all information necessary for accident reports to the State, the employer and the insurance company.

8.    Identify hazardous road conditions that are a threat to the safety of the driver.

9.    Describe the potential consequences of excessive speed.

10.    Describe the potential consequences of the use of drugs and alcohol.

11.    Obey all traffic signals.

12.    Check and secure tractor trailer or vehicle permits.

13.    Check accident report packets for proper contents.

14.    Demonstrate how to arrange to secure a place for vehicle on layovers, especially when transporting hazardous materials.

15.    Understand and comply with current Hours of Service Regulations.

16.    Maintain a complete, neat and accurate driver’s duty status log.

17.    Keep accurate records required by hours of service regulations.

18.    Perform mathematical calculations necessary to recap and apply totals to the hours of service regulations.

19.    Determine driving hours remaining on a particular day or tour of duty.

20.    Understand and comply with applicable United States Department of Transportation

(FMCS) regulations.

21.    Obtain gross weight and axle weight.

22.    Describe cargo load to meet legal weight and safety regulations.

23.    Comply with port of entry or exit and other inspection station procedures.

24.    Demonstrate knowledge of how to make acceptable job changes.

25.    Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.

26.    Demonstrate knowledge of the Right to Know Law (29CFR-1910.1200)

27.    Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of TN Commercial Vehicle Driving Laws as required to safely and legally operate a commercial vehicle.

28.    Check general appearance and condition of vehicle.

29.    Check signal lights, stop lights and running lights.

30.    Check tires rims and suspension.

31.    Check horn, windshield wipers, mirrors and reflectors.

32.    Check fifth wheel, trailer hook-up and brake lines.

33.    Check triangles and fire extinguishers.

34.    Check instruments for normal readings.

35.    Check steering system, brake action and tractor protection valve.

36.    Check engine fuel, oil, coolant, battery and filters.

37.    Check tire air pressure.

38.    Check for proper tire and wheel mounting.

39.    Drain moisture from air brake supply reservoirs. Check brakes.

40.    Stop a minimum of fifteen feet but not more than fifty feet before a railroad grade crossing, if a stop is indicated.