November 16, 2014
Truck Driver Safety Training
Truck drivers create the backbone of commerce in the United States. By zigzagging all across the country, at all hours of the day and night, they bring products and people together across thousands of miles. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Truck Drivers.
DOT / OSHA Required Training
Hours of Service DOT Regulation: 76 FR 81133
When DOT Requires Hours of Service Training:
Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. See full DOT regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Hours of Service Training Resources (free):
Hours of Service Powerpoint
Truck Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Driver Vehicle Inspections DOT Regulation: 49 CFR 396.11
When DOT Requires Driver Vehicle Inspections Training:
Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. See full DOT regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Driver Vehicle Inspections Training Resources (free):
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Driver Vehicle Inspections Powerpoint
Driver Vehicle Inspections Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
DOT Hazmat Security DOT Regulation: 49 CFR 100-185
When DOT Requires Hazmat Security Training:
Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. See full DOT regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable DOT Hazmat Security Training Resources (free):
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DOT Hazmat Security Powerpoint
DOT Hazmat Driver Checklist
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
HazCom / GHS OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training (Not required by OSHA / DOT)
Defensive Driving
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Defensive Driving Training Resources (free):
Defensive Driving Powerpoint
Defensive Driving Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Distracted Driving
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Distracted Driving Training Resources (free):
Distracted Driving Powerpoint
Distracted Driving Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Drugs & Alcohol
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Drugs & Alcohol Training Resources (free):
Drugs & Alcohol In The Workplace Powerpoint
Drugs & Alcohol Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Eye Safety
Training Frequency
Annually
Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):
Eye Safety Powerpoint
Eye Protection Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
