Overview

This up to date informative and fully illustrated guide provides all the in-depth information and support you need to aid your success in advancing from learner to pass certificate, enhance your employment opportunities and work successfully in the industry. This book is written by a class 1/AZ driver with 24 years' experience in collaboration with a class 1/AZ trainer for the sole purpose of helping new drivers and returning drivers confidently and safely into work. Readers will find this comprehensive handbook invaluable, informative and user friendly. Whether you are just starting out in your career, or a returning veteran of the open road, you will find everything you need within these 20 chapters to support your next steps, including: * In depth comprehensive advice and guidance on how to pass the 'CDL Knowledge Test' and the 'Practical On-Road Driver's Test'. * An overview of the technology you will be expected to use day-to-day. * A clear uncomplicated review of all the rules and regulations that you are expected to abide by. * Users guide to operating different types of trucks; hook loaders, dump trucks, skips, grabs, cranes etc. * Users guide to operating various types of trailers; reefers, curtain siders, low boys, car transporters etc. * Step by step instructions for; loading equipment, safe loading, load securing (strapping and chaining), tarping etc. * Advice on road safety, fatigue and much more.

Full Product Details

Author:   Malcolm Green
Publisher:   The Choir Press
Imprint:   The Choir Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.265kg
ISBN:  

9781789631456

ISBN 10:   1789631459
Pages:   182
Publication Date:   31 July 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: CDL Skills Tests Chapter 2: Mandatory Vehicle Inspection Checks Chapter 3: Coupling Procedures Chapter 4: Refrigerated and Curtainsider Trailers Chapter 5: Safe Loading and Unloading Chapter 6: Load Securing Chapter 7: Roping and Sheeting Chapter 8: Maneuvering Chapter 9: Key Safe: Lock on Dock Chapter 10: Environmentally Friendly Fuel-Saving Driving Chapter 11: Sliding Tandem Axles Chapter 12: Sliding Fifth Wheel Chapter 13: User's Guide to Operating Trucks and Trailers Chapter 14: Department of Transportation (DOT) Weigh Stations Chapter 15: Hours of Service Chapter 16: International Driving Chapter 17: Tire Chains Chapter 18: Road Safety Chapter 19: Driver Fatigue and Falling Asleep at the Wheel Chapter 20: First Aid

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