Course Description
Fatigue is a proven safety hazard for commercial drivers and violating regulated limits can have serious consequences for a Carrier’s operating record, profitability and road safety in general. Maintaining and keeping a daily log is an important part of your job as a commercial driver. This course is designed, step by step, to teach professional (Truck/Bus) drivers how to fill the log book and comply with the Hours of Service regulations for Canada and US.
Topics Covered
- Provincial and Federal laws
- Duty Status
- Duty Cycles
- Monthly recap summary
- Record keeping and filling out logs
- Driver and carrier responsibilities writing logs and time sheets
- Canadian Regulations with work exercises
- US Federal Regulations with work exercises
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the purpose, structure and application of Hours of Service legislation.
- Identify legislated responsibilities of commercial drivers.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of filling out daily logs.
Others
Format Classroom: Interactive workshop with formal instruction, video, discussion and practical exercises.
Resources: Supplied: Log Book, Participant’s manual, handouts and sample forms, Hours of Service book (optional).
Evaluation: Full attendance, class participation, assignments, written test for successful completion.
Duration: 6 Hours
Certification: Certificate of Completion.
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