Commercial Driver
Competency-based
ONET: 53-3032.00
2
Years
47
Skills
Classroom instruction topics
- Basic Vehicle Operation
- Safe Operating Practices
- Non-Vehicle Activities
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Advanced Operating Practices
- Proficiency Development
- Commercial Driver's License
- Commercial Truck Driving Short Certiificate
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
On-the-job training
- Maintain a safe vehicle with legal and regulatory requirements
- Check vehicle to make sure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maintain accurate logs of working hours, engine miles, vehicle service and repair status to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
- Complete a vehicle inspection report
- Properly and safely prepare vehicle, including loading
- Conduct pre-trip inspection of critical vehicle components and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
- Perform en route inspections to ensure proper and safe operation of vehicle
- Perform post-trip inspection and make notes of actual or suspected abnormalities or malfunctions
- Couple tractor and trailer safely and properly
- Uncouple tractor and trailer safely and properly
- Make efficient trip plans taking into account fuel use, ease of transport, hazards mitigation, and state regulations
- Safely travel and transport goods (if loaded) to correct location, meeting or exceeding deadlines
- Enter and start the vehicle properly
- Put vehicle in motion and drive properly and safely
- Operate vehicle in reverse and dock in an appropriate and safe manner
- Bring vehicle to a stop, including parking
- Conduct preemptive visual search to stay alert to and enable appropriate defensive response to hazards
- Manage speed to ensure safe passage and conformance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Maintain proper vehicle spacing for safe operation and hazard response
- Exercise appropriate precautions at railroad crossings
- Pick up and deliver cargo on time and in good condition
- Verify cargo types, nature, amount, and condition of cargo at pick-up and delivery
- Load, secure, and cover cargo as necessary and deliver to appropriate location
- Obtain necessary permits to transport cargo, if necessary
- Appropriately secure and protect high risk and high value cargo, obtaining necessary approvals and insurance coverage if necessary
- Accurately weigh loads and maintain weight distribution requirements
- Utilize appropriate vehicle communication devices; communicate with others regarding vehicle operation and maintenance, safe driving protocols, and cargo transportation and delivery
- Use appropriate signals and vehicle communications technology to communicate with other drivers
- Communicate appropriate signals and vehicle communications technology to communicate with other drivers
- Communicate appropriately with company dispatch operators and others engaged in the loading and receiving of goods
- Report malfunctions, breakdowns, or maintenance needs accurately and promptly
- Document cargo transportation and delivery specifications and actions
- Seek manager authorizations when necessary
- Maintain positive customer relations
- Seek roadside assistance from appropriate sources, when necessary
- Maintain accurate and complete records related to travel times, distances, expenses, and delivery of products
- Maintain accurate records regarding trip route, time, estimated fuel requirement and cargo
- Follow regulations and procedures to obtain special permits when necessary
- Correctly complete and submit cargo claims in the event of loss, damage, or refusal upon delivery
- Maintain records regarding load weights
- Drive truck during the day and at night, in a variety of weather situations and road conditions
- Operate vehicle safely at night
- Operate vehicle safely in cold weather
- Operate vehicle safely in hot weather
- Operate vehicle safely in mountainous terrain
- Operate vehicle safely in wet conditions
- Operate vehicle safely in windy conditions
- Operate vehicle safely ion construction zones
- Scan, detect, and respond properly to potential dangers in the driving environment
- Use emergency maneuvers to avoid or recover from skids
- Operate according to health, safety, and environmental standards, best practices, and requirements
- Comply with hours of service requirements
- Operate in a way that minimizes negative impact of transportation on environmental health and safety
- Respond appropriately and complete proper documentation in the event of an accident
- Manage life on the road to minimize stress and maintain health
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