Training News & Articles

As safety professionals in the trucking industry, it's essential to address the scope of STF risks and implement effective training to mitigate these hazards.

In the fast-paced world of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) transportation, the importance of well-trained drivers cannot be overstated.

Utility vehicles play a crucial role in maintaining infrastructure and delivering essential services. However, they are are often larger and have a higher center of gravity, making them more prone to rollovers.

Backing a large commercial vehicle is one of the riskiest maneuvers a driver can perform. Here are seven essential tips to help drivers master safe backing and enhance their defensive driving skills.

An article in Industrial Supply Magazine highlights Sonepar’s commitment to their drivers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. A key initiative includes developing a top-tier driver community through J. J. Keller's Safe & Smart® Driver Training program.

Highly skilled drivers are in short supply. Carriers investing in best-in-class training accelerate driver skill development and show appreciation.

We've compiled the most frequently asked questions about commercial driving programs, licensing requirements and everything in between.

New J. J. Keller® Safe & Smart® training programs provide advanced instruction for drivers and driver trainers with operations in Canada.

After reading the headline, you might be asking, “What do driver vehicle inspections have to do with defensive driving?” Actually, a lot!

Getting drivers time behind the wheel in a safe environment is a critical element of any effective training program. Learn the steps to building your own driver training course!

Learn about the ROI of investing in safe driving.

Think you know how common and costly large truck accidents are? Test your knowledge!

With the arrival of winter, the operational tempo in the construction industry typically slows. This gives companies the time to catch up on the deferred maintenance.

When safety is a core value supported by industry-leading best practices, inexperienced drivers are likelier to stay safe, be successful, and remain with the company.

A recent article in the Oakdale Leader features Kelsey Carter, transportation director for The Save Mart Companies, TSMC. One of her achievements includes implementing J. J. Keller’s Safe & Smart® Driver Training Program at two of their California locations.

So, you want to train your forklift operators in-house, instead of sending them out to the expensive third-party training facility. How would you go about setting up an in-house program?

February 7, 2023, marks the one-year anniversary of the implementation of the entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule. So, how has it gone and what’s next? Let’s take a look.

On December 5, 2022, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced the Iowa Entry-Level Driver Training Program, a new funding opportunity making it easier for Iowa employers to train their drivers to earn a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

An individual must complete a specific course of theory instruction presented and administered by a school or entity that meets all ELDT requirements and is listed on the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry prior to taking the hazmat endorsement knowledge test.

Defensive driving skills that should be covered regularly include seeing and being seen, visual scanning, speed and space management, merging, and navigating intersections.

Forklift safety has seen a renewed focus recently with the observance of National Forklift Safety Day, a revised ANSI lift truck industry standard, and a regulatory agenda item to revise the OSHA standard.

There is an exception to the majority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) for transportation performed by the federal government, state government, or a political subdivision of a state.

Now that the entry-level driver training (ELDT) rule has been in place for a few weeks, carriers and schools are shifting from dealing with basic compliance to more specific, detailed issues.

Winter is here, and with it comes an onslaught of seasonal drivers to help haul cargo, deliver packages, and clear snowy roads.

According to research conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), between 2014 and 2019 there were nearly 300 cases against trucking fleets that resulted in awards of $1 million or more.

The short move in a trailer to and from the dock is a vital link that must be done safely by skilled and qualified employees. 

Starting February 7, 2022, your entry-level drivers won't be able to take their CDL test until they successfully complete a specific program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction.

After an individual completes training administered by a provider listed on the TPR, that provider must, by midnight of the second business day after the driver-trainee completes the training, electronically transmit training certification information through the TPR website.

Compliance with the new Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule is quickly approaching. As of February 7, 2022, the education requirements will change.

Compliance with the new entry-level driver training (ELDT) requirements is right around the corner — specifically, February 7, 2022.

Train in the following areas at the time of hire, periodically after hire, and to correct deficiencies to demonstrate your commitment to safety and protect your business.

Driver retention will become an even more critical issue in the future as driver shortages and turnover rates are expected to climb dramatically over the next several years.

Corrective action training, sometimes referred to as remedial training, is conducted in response to an accident, violation, or complaint.

Trucking is a diverse industry. It employs individuals of various ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

A well-established training program, tailored to an operation's needs, is a key component of a motor carrier's safety program.