This program includes a variety of required and recommended courses for professionals working in the Commercial Transportation Industry.

Upon successful completion of each course, you will be provided with a certificate of completion for that course.

Below is a listing of the courses within the program, and the topics covered by each course.

• The history of Federal Hours of Service legislation
• The human body clock and fatigue
• When driving is prohibited
• Which vehicles the regulations apply to and which are exempt
• Logbooks and daily duty status categories
• On-duty limits and off-duty requirements
• Sleeper berth requirements
• Cycles, cycle limits, cycle resets and cycle switching
• Special permits for various vehicles
• Exemptions for emergencies or adverse driving conditions
• Out-of-service declarations
• Inspections

• Why cargo securement is important
• What federal regulations mean to drivers and carriers
• How cargo securement affects CSA scores
• Working load limits
• Direct and indirect tiedowns
• Proper cargo loading and securement techniques
• Performing pre-trip and en route flatbed and cargo inspections
• Best practices for securing common commodities

• Module 1: Preparing for the Pre Trip Inspection
• Module 2: Inspecting the Air Brake System
• Module 3: Defects and Major Defects
• Module 4: Performing the Inspection

• Pet Peeves
  • Explores situations and the actions of other drivers that may cause irritation or changes in decision making as well as an increase in risk-taking behaviour
  • Encourages a more tolerant outlook toward other drivers
• Stress
  • How stress affects drivers mentally, emotionally and physically to promote risk taking behaviour
  • What drivers can do to reduce or manage stress and their reaction to it
• Anger
  • Anger is the most dangerous emotion when mixed with driving
  • Understand two kinds of anger that can result in reactionary or risk taking driving actions
  • Simple and effective anger management tools that can be used while driving
  • How to avoid personal confrontations and road rage incidents
• Aggressive Driving
  • Understanding the nature of aggressive driving
  • How anyone can turn into an aggressive driver if stressed or provoked
  • How to reduce risky driving actions which could cause incidents
  • Reducing vehicle abuse, fuel and repair costs
• Emotional IQ:
  • How willingness to take responsibility for resolving even bad situations in a positive way can reduce stress and empower drivers
  • How unrealistic expectations of others leads to disappointment, stress and escalated risk tolerance

• Safe Backing and Blind Spots Introduction
• Blind Spot Distances
• Internal Blind Spots
• Guide to Proper Mirror Positioning
• New Blind Spot Monitoring Technology
• External Blind Spots
• Causes of Backing Collisions
• Pre-Backing Preparation
• Backing with a Guide and Proper use of Hand Signals
• Parking Lot Exercises and Other Backing Hazards
• New Back-up Technology

• What WHMIS is
• Key components of WHMIS regulations
• WHMIS classes and hazard symbols
• WHMIS label types and requirements
• MSDSs
• WHMIS exemptions
• Emergency response
• Personal protective equipment

• The requirements for TDG training and certification
• Dangerous goods classification
• Packing groups
• Shipping name
• Compatibility groups
• Placards and UN numbers
• Label requirements
• Safety marks
• Packaging and vessel requirements
• Requirements for documentation
• Exemptions
• The ERAP (Emergency Response Assistance Plans)
• Reporting requirements
• Containers
• TDG schedules