1. CDL Training

2. 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

3. 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?

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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?