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Entry-level driver training

Entry-level driver training. Areas of training. Driver qualification Driver wellness Hours of service Whistleblower protection. 1a. General driver qualification. At least 21 years old Can read, write, and speak English Have experience and/or training to safely operate your vehicle

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Entry-level driver training

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  1. Entry-level driver training

  2. Areas of training • Driver qualification • Driver wellness • Hours of service • Whistleblower protection 1a

  3. General driver qualification • At least 21 years old • Can read, write, and speak English • Have experience and/or training to safely operate your vehicle • Pass required physical exam 2a

  4. General driver qualification • Have valid motor vehicle operator’s license • Provide employer with list of violations over past 12 months • Are not disqualified to drive a CMV • Passed a road test 2b

  5. General driver qualification • Can determine whether cargo is properly loaded, distributed, and secured • Are familiar with methods and procedures for securing cargo (both goods and passengers) 2c

  6. Physical qualifications • Must pass a physical exam • Must carry a certificate signed by a medical examiner stating you are physically qualified • Employer must keep a copy of certificate in driver qualification file 3a

  7. Physical qualifications You are not qualified if you have: • Lost a foot, leg, hand, or arm • An impairment of a hand, finger, arm, foot, or leg which interferes with your ability to perform normal tasks associated with driving a CMV • Diabetes requiring insulin for control 3b

  8. Physical qualifications You are not qualified if you have: • Heart disease, which causes you chest pain, fainting, or shortness of breath • Chest or breathing problems like chronic asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis • High blood pressure likely to interfere with driving 3c

  9. Physical qualifications You are not qualified if you have: • Loss of movement or feeling in part of your body • Any sickness which is likely to cause loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV • Any mental problems likely to interfere with your ability to drive a CMV safely 3d

  10. Physical qualifications You are not qualified if you have: • Poor vision that affects your ability to see objects that are far away, objects to the side, or traffic signal colors • Poor hearing 3e

  11. Physical qualifications You are not qualified if you have: • Used certain drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor who has advised you that use will not adversely affect your ability to safely operate a CMV) • A current clinical diagnosis of alcoholism 3f

  12. Driver disqualification (§391.15) You are disqualified if convicted of any of the following while operating a CMV: • Driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or more • Driving under the influence of alcohol as prescribed by state law • Refusing to undergo alcohol testing 4a

  13. Driver disqualification (§391.15) You are disqualified if convicted of any of the following while operating a CMV: • Operating under the influence of a controlled substance • Transporting, possessing, or unlawfully using drugs • Leaving the scene of an accident involving a CMV • Committing a felony involving a CMV 4b

  14. Driver disqualification (§391.15) • Disqualification period ranges from 6 months to 3 years depending on severity of the offense 4c

  15. Driver disqualification (§391.15) • Violating an out-of-service order disqualifies you for 90 days to 5 years • Penalties are more severe for drivers of vehicles carrying passengers or hazardous materials 4d

  16. Driver disqualification (§383.51) • Drivers who hold a CDL can be disqualified for certain offenses committed in anytype of vehicle 4e

  17. General Wellness • Eat right • Exercise regularly • Get proper rest • Undergo periodic physical exams 5a

  18. Cholesterol and blood pressure • LDL = Bad cholesterol • HDL = Good cholesterol 6a

  19. Cholesterol and blood pressure • Total cholesterol < 200 • LDL< 130 • HDL > 50 6b

  20. Cholesterol and blood pressure • High blood pressure is dangerous • Can lead to heart and kidney disease 6c

  21. Cholesterol and blood pressure • Blood pressure should be < 140/90 6d

  22. Weight and exercise • Being overweight contributes to many health problems • Eating right and physical activity can help in maintaining a healthy weight 7a

  23. Weight and exercise Eating right includes: • At least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables • Watching fat consumption • Moderating sugar and salt intake • Limiting alcohol use 7b

  24. Weight and exercise • Moderate physical activity for 30 minutes daily can improve well being 7c

  25. Weight and exercise Moderate physical activity includes: • Walking briskly • Conditioning • General calisthenics 7d

  26. Weight and exercise • Consult with your physician before starting any program 7e

  27. Alcohol and drug abuse • Reduces coordination • Slows reaction rates • Dulls mental processes 8a

  28. Stress • A physical or mental response to pressures of an event or factors of living in general • Can be positive or negative • Causes the body to get into survival mode 9a

  29. Stress Prolonged stress can cause: • High blood pressure • Pain • Breathing trouble • Digestive disorders • Insomnia • Fatigue 9b

  30. Stress Prolonged stress can cause: • Frustration • Irritability • Anger • Impatience • Worry • Lack of self confidence 9c

  31. Stress Prolonged stress can lead to: • Accidents • Loss of priorities • Rushing • Inappropriate behavior 9d

  32. Stress Stress-reduction techniques include: • Breaks • Exercise • Proper rest and diet • Deep breathing/yoga • Having fun • Talking to a friend 9e

  33. Fatigue • Ranges from sleepy to exhausted • Can cause involuntary brain shutdown • Most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep 10a

  34. Fatigue Sleep loss of as little as 2 hours can affect: • Judgment • Reaction time • Coordination • Attitude/mood 10b

  35. Fatigue • Circadian rhythm = Body’s internal clock • Most people’s clocks run on a 24-hour basis with high and low points • Disruption of the clock can lead to fatigue 10c

  36. Fatigue Signs of fatigue: • Drowsiness • Yawning • Lack of alertness • Fighting to keep eyes open 10d

  37. Fatigue Signs of fatigue: • Head drooping • Sore/stiff neck muscles • Reduced reaction time 10e

  38. Fatigue Signs of fatigue: • Erratic shifting • Intermittent braking • Following vehicles too closely • Bad driving decisions • Lane deviations/weaving 10f

  39. Fatigue Ways to fight fatigue: • Get a solid 8 hours of sleep • Establish a regular sleep routine • Avoid driving during body’s “down time” • Exercise regularly • Eat properly • Take a nap 10g

  40. Fatigue Good sleeping habits • Sleep in a quiet, dark room • Keep sleeping area comfortable • Have a bedtime routine 10h

  41. Fatigue Sleep apnea • Brief interruptions in breathing • Wakes person so briefly he/she doesn’t know it happened • Can repeat up to 600 times a night causing increased fatigue 10i

  42. Hours of service (property-carrying) 11-hour driving rule • All time behind the wheel is driving time • Must have 10 consecutive hours of rest after 11 hours of driving time 11a

  43. Hours of service (property-carrying) 14-hour rule • May not drive after the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty • Must have 10 consecutive hours of rest 11b

  44. Hours of service (property-carrying) 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day limit • A driver cannot drive after having been on duty for 60 hours in any 7 consecutive days or 70 hours in any 8 consecutive days 11c

  45. Hours of service (property-carrying) • A driver may do non-driving work after reaching the 60/70 hour limit, but the hours must be added to the total 11d

  46. Hours of service (property-carrying) 34-hour restart • Any period of 7/8 days may end with the start of a 34-hour off-duty period • Can only be used if 60/70-hour limit has not been exceeded 11d

  47. Hours of service (property-carrying) Record of duty status Must include: • Graph grid with a remarks section • Date • Total miles driven today • Truck or tractor and trailer number 11e

  48. Hours of service (property-carrying) Record of duty status Must include: • Carrier’s name • 24-hour period starting time • Driver’s signature/certification • Main office address 11f

  49. Hours of service (property-carrying) Record of duty status Must include: • Co-driver’s name (if applicable) • Total hours in each duty status 11g

  50. Hours of service (property-carrying) Record of duty status Must include: • Shipping document number(s) or shipper name and commodity 11h

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