Truck school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

Kirkwood Community College is accredited by the North Central Association and the course is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institue - P.T.D.I. Combination of classroom and lab instruction: Lecture, demonstrations covering U.S. Department of Transportation rules and regulations, preventive maintenance and current events in the industry. There will be 111 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 44 hours of in-truck behind the wheel instruction, driving range, highway and inters...

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When you complete this lesson, you will be able to adhere to the safe practices and procedures that minimize the hazards of operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks in the workplace.

Describe supervisor responsibilities.
Identify operator training requirements.
Describe the components of a lift truck.
Apply safe operating rules.
Describe proper load handling.

This course is made for drivers to improve their driving skills and learn something new about how large Trucks and Buses can interact on our roadways. The course is specifically designed for professional drivers of large commercial vehicles. Topics covered include Space Management, Passing and Lane Changing, Drug and Alcohol Effects on Traffic Safety, Trip Inspections, and more. This program will help professionals improve their skills and enhance their training to make them sharper, more aware ...

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This course is made for drivers to improve their driving skills and learn something new. Death, injuries, and property damage in the U.S. must be reduced. It is extremely important to the citizens of this country to identify and implement all reasonable means to reduce human suffering and property loss that result from vehicle crashes. The attitudes and skills of drivers must be improved, and through effective driving safety programs, this can be accomplished.

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As required by 29 CFR 1910.178, operators of Powered Industrial Trucks must complete a specific program of training (including formal instruction, practical training and an evaluation of performance). This course assists in meeting training requirements by providing principles and procedures involved in the safe operation of these vehicles.
At the completion of this course the student should understand the following as they apply to powered industrial trucks:

Safety practices in prepa...

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