Delmar’s Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training

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ISBN: 9781111036485
Author/Editor: Alice Adams

Publisher: Cengage

Year: 2010

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Description

When students need to learn from the resource even the pros trust, look no further than Delmar’s Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training, 4E. Delmar is the only official education partner of the Professional Truck Driver Institute (PTDI). Our goal is to ensure that students are armed with the information needed to excel in their truck driver careers. The all-new fourth edition incorporates both customer and industry feedback to bring enhancements that truly capture the learning needs of the industry. One key improvement: the book’s approach has been broadened to include all of North America, in an effort to provide accurate, effective content that is relevant to all drivers, whether they drive within or beyond the border of the United States. Additional updates include a detailed chapter devoted to CSA 2010, references to the latest tractor-trailer and driving technologies, as well as “day in the life” stories written by truck drivers and industry leaders that illustrate how truck driving experiences can shape both lives and careers. The end result is a valuable resource that will instill an up-to-date, comprehensive foundational knowledge that will help drivers in any stage of their career development.

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Weight 1.6 kg

Product Properties

Year of Publication

2010

Table of Contents

Preface. 1. An Introduction to Trucking. 2. The Commercial Driver's License. 3. Control Systems. 4. Vehicle Systems. 5. Transportation Technology. 6. Vehicle Inspections. 7. Basic Control. 8. Shifting. 9. Backing and Docking. 10. Coupling and Uncoupling. 11. Sliding Fifth Wheels and Tandem Axles. 12. Preventive Maintenance and Servicing. 13. Recognizing and Reporting Malfunctions. 14. Communication. 15. Visual Search. 16. Space Management. 17. Speed Management. 18. Night Driving. 19. Extreme Driving Conditions. 20. Skid Control. 21. Hazard Awareness. 22. Railroad Crossings. 23. Emergency Maneuvers. 24. Accident Procedures. 25. Handling Cargo. 26. Cargo Documentation. 27. Special Rigs. 28. Hours of Service. 29. Trip Planning. 30. Transportation Security. 31. Driving International Routes. 32. Hazardous Materials. 33. Public Relations and Job Search. 34. Driver Health, Safety and Security. 35. Whistleblower Protections for Professional Drivers. 36. CSA 2010. Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide. Appendix B: Website/Reference list. Appendix C: Trucking Association Listing. Appendix D: Glossary. Appendix E: Index.

Author

Alice Adams

ISBN/ISSN

9781111036485

Binding

Paperback

Edition

4

Publisher

Cengage

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