{"id":13443,"date":"2014-11-16T10:16:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-16T15:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=13443"},"modified":"2025-07-29T08:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:48:18","slug":"truck-driver-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/truck-driver-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driver Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/truck-driver1-1-2.jpg\" width=\"106\" height=\"108\" \/>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. <b>Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Truck Drivers.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>DOT \/ OSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart lock\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hrs-of-service1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Hours of Service\nDOT Regulation: 76 FR 81133<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When DOT Requires Hours of Service Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/hours-of-service\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> See full DOT regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Hours of Service Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hrs-of-service-ppt1-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Hours of Service Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dir.ca.gov\/dosh\/dosh_publications\/IndTrucks_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/truck_safety_poster-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Truck Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cvse.ca\/national_safety_code\/pdf\/HOS_Service_Rules.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hours-of-service-handout1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Vehicle-Inspection1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Driver Vehicle Inspections\nDOT Regulation: 49 CFR 396.11<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When DOT Requires Driver Vehicle Inspections Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. <a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220401182836\/https:\/\/www.fmcsa.dot.gov\/regulations\/title49\/section\/396.11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> See full DOT regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Driver Vehicle Inspections Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DVIR-Rules_5-20-15-3.ppt\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/vehicle-inspection-ppt1-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Driver Vehicle Inspections Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/vehicle-inspection-poster1-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Driver Vehicle Inspections Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/vehicle-inspection-handout1-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazmat-security1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">DOT Hazmat Security\nDOT Regulation: 49 CFR 100-185<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When DOT Requires Hazmat Security Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers.<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170513021456\/https:\/\/hazmatonline.phmsa.dot.gov\/services\/publication_documents\/Enhanced_Security_02_22_12%201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> See full DOT regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable DOT Hazmat Security Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazmat-security-ppt.png\" \/>\n<h4>DOT Hazmat Security Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazmat_driver_checklist-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>DOT Hazmat Driver Checklist<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazmat_handout-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/ghss17-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">HazCom \/ GHS\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>When OSHA Requires HazCom \/ GHS Training:<\/h2>\n<p>Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>When there is a change.<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable HazCom \/ GHS Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom-Custom16-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>HazCom \/ GHS Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20190910060202\/http:\/\/louisville.edu:80\/dehs\/ohs\/Documents\/ghs\/ghs-poster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom_poster15-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>HazCom \/ GHS Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20180729182629\/http:\/\/www.idahologgers.com\/assets\/hazcom-ghs-handout.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/hazcom-ghs-handout1.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\">\n<h2>Industry Best-Practice Training\n(Not required by OSHA \/ DOT)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"accordion_second\" class=\"forklift_safety\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/defensive-driving1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Defensive Driving<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Defensive Driving Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/defensive-driving-ppt1.png\" \/>\n<h4>Defensive Driving Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/defensive-driving-poster1.png\" \/>\n<h4>Defensive Driving Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/defensive_driving_handout-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/distracted-driving1-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>Distracted Driving<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Distracted Driving Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/distracted-driving-ppt1.png\" \/>\n<h4>Distracted Driving Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pa.gov\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/distracted_driving_poster-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Distracted Driving Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/distracted_driving_handout-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drugs-alcohol5-2.png\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Drugs &amp; Alcohol<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Drugs &amp; Alcohol Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drugs-alcohol-ppt5-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Drugs &amp; Alcohol In The Workplace Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drug__alcohol_poster4-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Drugs &amp; Alcohol Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/drugs_and_alcohol_handout4-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cart\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/eye-safety21-2.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<p class=\"bottom_title\">Eye Safety<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Training Frequency<\/h2>\n<p>Annually<\/p>\n<h2>Downloadable Eye Safety Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/eye-safety-ppt20-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Eye Safety Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/eye-safety-poster21-2.png\" \/>\n<h4>Eye Protection Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/course\/emergency-responders-bloodborne-pathogens-schools-training-course\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/wallet-card43-2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"email_popup\" href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/eye-2.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/eye-safety-handout2.png\" \/> <\/a>\n<h4>Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"video_section\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"osha_required\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Truck Drivers. 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