CDL Training

Things we will be covering: Driving Safely Transporting Cargo Safely Transporting Passengers Safely Air Brakes Combination Vehicles Double and Triples Tank Vehicles Hazardous Materials School Bus Pre-trip Inspections Vehicle Control Skills Tests On Road Driving

Do I need A Commercial Drivers License? Does the vehicle or combination of vehicles have a manufacturer’s weight rating (GVWR) over 26,000 pounds? Is the vehicle a combination vehicle towing a unit over 10,000 pounds GVWR? Does the Single vehicle have a GVWR over 26,000 pounds? Is the vehicle designed to carry 16 or more people (including the driver)? Does the vehicle require hazardous material placards or transport a select agent or toxin?

You must have a CDL to operate: Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, if the trailer has a GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds A vehicle designed to transport 16 passengers or more including the driver Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material placards or is carrying material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.

Getting A CDL Pass a written test Pass a Skills test Pre-trip inspection Backing skills Test 100 feet straight back Offset straight back 90 degree alley dock Road test

Pre-Trip Inspection Vehicle inspection Types of vehicle inspections Why? Types of vehicle inspections Pre-trip During trip Post trip

Pre-Trip Inspection Tire problems Too much too little air Bad tire wear 4/32 on steering tires 2/32 on all others Cuts or other damage Tire separation Dual tires that come into contact with each other or parts of vehicle Mismatched sizes Radial and bias-ply tires used together Bad valve stems

Bad Brake Drums or Shoes Wheels and rims Damaged rims Rust around lugs (might indicate loose) Welding on rims Missing lug nuts or studs Bad Brake Drums or Shoes Cracks in drum Oil and grease on shoes Worn or cracked lining Steering system Missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys Bent or broken parts like steering column Power steering pump and hoses Free play in wheel of 10 degrees or two inches on a 20 inch steering wheel.

Suspension System Springs hangers Cracked or broken springs or hangers Missing or broken leaves Leaky shocks Torque rod or arm U bolts Air bags Loose, cracked or missing cross members

Exhaust system Emergency equipment Loose or broken pipes, mufflers Loose or broken mounting hard wear Leaks on exhaust Emergency equipment Fire extinguisher Spare fuses Warning devices (reflective triangles)

Pre-trip Inspection Methods Always do the inspection the same way each time. Approaching the vehicle Look for any thing out of the ordinary Look at the last inspection report Check engine compartment Start engine Look at the Gauges Check conditions of Controls Check mirrors and windshield Check emergency equipment Check Safety Belt

Turn off engine and check lights Walk around inspection Left front Front Right side Right rear Rear Left side

Start engine and check for air/hydraulic leaks Check signal lights Turn off lights Check both left and right signals Use hand bar to check brake lights or have hleper Start engine and check for air/hydraulic leaks Hydraulic Pump breaks three times then hold firmly for five seconds . Pedal should not move.

Inspection During Trip Instruments Air pressure guages Temp gauges Pressure guages Oil pressure Transmission Voltmeter Mirrors Lights Must stop and check cargo with in 50 miles of a trip and 150 miles or three hours after.

Post trip inspection Questions? Complete post trip written report at the end of each day. List all defect found affecting safety or that could lead to mechanical break down. Questions?