Crowder College

On-the-job Training

• Shifting Up and Down Of:
  • All company vehicles
  • Different transmissions
  • Double clutch and time shift
• Parking
  • Parallel
  • In jackknifed position
  • Judge side & rear
  • Overhang clearance & trailer path
• Backing
  • Straight Line
  • Curved Path
  • To an alley dock
• Coupling
  • Established routine
  • Tractor alignment to connect with
  • Secures trailer against movement
  • Backs into trailer kingpin without
  • Connects electrical & air lines
  • Retracts & sets landing gear
  • Visually checks couple
• Control Systems: Location/Function
  • Primary controls
  • Secondary controls
• Control Systems: Reading Instruments
  • Engine & vehicle speed
  • Fuel, oil, exhaust, cooling & electrical
• Vehicle Inspection
  • Established routine
  • Pre-Trip
  • En Route
  • Post-Trip
  • Engine & drive train
  • Chassis & suspension
  • Steering system
  • Braking system: Air loss
  • Braking system: Brake adjustment
  • Braking system: Warning devices
  • Coupling systems
  • Emergency equipment
  • Cargo securement devices
• Basic Control
  • Checking the trailer coupling
  • Sliding tandems
  • How to start engine
  • Warm up & shut down engine
  • Placing vehicle in motion
  • Accelerating smoothly
  • Smooth stopping
  • Turning position
  • Negotiating turns
  • Steering system
• Uncoupling
  • Established routine
  • Selects surface to support trailer
  • Secures vehicle against movement
  • Sets in cab airbrake controls
  • Lowers landing gear for proper trailer height
  • Disconnects air & electric lines
  • Landing gear support of trailer adequate as tractor withdraws
• Trailer Operation - Reefer
  • Setting & maintaining the correct temperature according to load
  • How to check the oil level
  • How to check the water level
  • How to pull up codes
  • How to erase codes
  • Importance of monitoring temperature
  • Fuel level when dropping a trailer
  • Cycle sentry (auto start/stop or continuous run)
  • Securement of engine compartment
• Trailer Operation - Communications
  • Signals to provide adequate warning
  • Importance of signaling to prevent accidents
  • Uses horn only for warning
• Emergency Maneuvers (as practical with safety— demonstrates ability or knowledge of):
  • Bringing truck to stop in short distance
  • Maintain direction, control stopping on dry surface
  • Bringing a truck to stop with brake failure
  • Control of truck with a blowout
• Skid Control & Recovery (safely demonstrates and/or has knowledge of):
  • Slippery surface directional control
  • Recovering from tractor or trailer skids
• Speed & Space Management
  • Demonstrates knowledge of: Proper speed for conditions
  • Demonstrates knowledge of: Following distance
  • Demonstrates knowledge of: Lane use & changing lanes
  • Demonstrates knowledge of: Lean and look method
  • Demonstrates knowledge of: Passing other vehicles
  • Relationship of speed to: Stopping distance
  • Relationship of speed to: Hydroplaning (stopping & steering)
  • Relationship of speed to: Crash severity
  • Relationship of speed to: Maneuverability & fuel economy
  • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Vehicle weight
  • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Center of gravity
  • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Stability loss
  • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Available sight distance
  • The effect on maximum safe speed of: Road surface & weather conditions
• Hazardous Conditions: Road & Foul Weather
  • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Tire chain installation
  • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Cold weather starting
  • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Driving in fog, snow or rain
  • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Freeing a stuck truck (snow, mud, etc.)
  • Must demonstrate as practical knowledge and/or: Proper supplies for winter driving
  • Mountain driving: Control of gravity acceleration
  • Mountain driving: Up & down grades
  • Mountain driving: Use of truck escape ramps
  • Mountain driving: Pre-inspection of brakes & critical equipment before descent
• Preventative Maintenance & Servicing
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Fuel
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Engine Oil
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Coolant
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Battery(s)
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Tire Pressure
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Proper tire & wheel mounting
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Brake adjustment (measure & adjust)
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Drain moisture from air brake tanks & fuel system
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Change fuses/reset circuit breakers
  • Demonstrate checking/servicing: Perform simple emergency repairs
• Handling Cargo
  • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Securing cargo
  • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Proper cargo lifting
  • Demonstrates safe & proper procedures & knowledge of regulations for: Cargo blocking, bracing, packing and stacking
• Cargo Documentation
  • Completion of Freight Bills
  • Reporting overages, shortages & damages (OS&D)
  • Using and protecting seals
  • Understanding Bill of Lading
  • Proper completion of trip envelope
  • Obtaining appropriate signatures on documents
• Tanker Unloading Procedures
  • Best practices
• Live Haul Loading/Unloading
  • Best practices
• Hours of Service Requirements
  • Federal (395 FMSCR) and/or State
  • Use of electronic logs
• Accident Procedures
  • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Stopping and rendering assistance at
  • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Procedures for protecting an accident
  • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Employer, Government
  • Knows state laws and company requirements for: Use of fire extinguishers
• Customer Service
  • Reflects professionalism in attitude
  • Knows the importance of on time
  • Maintains proper communication with
  • Timely completion and submission of
  • Has respect and care for equipment belonging to CEI and shippers/ receivers
• Safety
  • Uses 3 point system entering and
  • Always wears safety belt
  • Uses the “get out and look” method when necessary
  • Can recognize & minimize
  • Is familiar with permit book
  • Knows what to do in a roadside
  • Post roadside inspection procedures
  • Knows and maintains proper
• Working with fleet managers
• Safety and DOC/FMCSA regulations
• Using satellite communications on a regular basis
• Sending and receiving information
• Completing all required paperwork
• Planning trip, fuel stops, rest breaks, routing from point of origin to final destination
• Driving in all environments, all times of the day and night
• Performing all backing maneuvers
• Dealing directly with the customer
• Reviewing tire chain procedures, requirements and chain laws
• Practicing advanced backing techniques
• Company policies and procedures
• Loading and unloading
• ThermoKing Usage
• Truck Maintenance