Transportation / Trucker Safety

Under FMCSA's new CSA 2010 initiative, drivers' actions will impact their safety performance evaluation ... and the safety ratings of their employer. This program explains CSA 2010 and shows drivers why they must practice compliance with the driving and safety regulations, for the benefit of their careers and their company.

CSA 2010: A Driver's Guide clearly explains the key fundamentals drivers need to know:

• The four components of CSA 2010:
  • Data Collection
  • Safety Measurement
  • Safety Evaluation
  • Intervention
• The seven BASICs (Behavior Analysis Safety Improvement Categories):
  • Unsafe Driving
  • Fatigued Driving (includes HOS)
  • Driver Fitness
  • Controlled Substances and Alcohol
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Cargo Related
  • Crash Indicator
• The driver's role in improving, maintaining, or degrading their company's — and their own — safety fitness evaluation.
• What drivers can do to prevent "high point" violations and have "good" inspections go into the Safety Measurement System (SMS).

• CSA 2010: A Driver's Guide - DVD Training $399.99 [Add to Cart]

This video-based training solution (available in DVD and VHS) features a new, attention-getting format. The format was inspired by transportation professionals who told us they needed a way to reach new and veteran drivers ... a way they could feel confident was really getting through.

EYE ON Defensive Driving is a fast-paced program that instructs drivers on defensive driving techniques using hazard perception challenge methodology. A variety of scenarios on typical defensive driving situations are shown to drivers. Each one pauses in the middle to ask drivers "what did you see" and "what would you do next" questions. Drivers answer the questions on Video Scenario Review Blanks.

The hazard perception challenge format helps drivers enhance their skill level, and it helps them - and you - see how well they understand and can apply the material they've been learning. It's involving, fast-paced, and demanding.

Each EYE ON Defensive Driving program includes ...

• (1) 45-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Guide - Includes correct answers to the challenge questions, commentary on potential outcomes based on drivers' reactions, and an overview of the basic tenets of defensive driving. Also includes tips on how to develop and present an effective training session.
• (11) Driver Booklets With Training Receipts
• (10) Video Scenario Review Blanks - For drivers to record answers while watching the training video

• EYE ON Defensive Driving - DVD $399.99 [Add to Cart]

When hazardous materials are in transit, they pass close to thousands, sometimes millions, of people. Such shipments must be packed and handled as safely as possible.

This new plug-and-play professional-quality audio presentation does the talking for you. Now it's easier than ever to deliver effective training on required OSHA training regulations and frequent accident causes.

When the training is completed, trainees will understand the HAZMAT classification system, follow HAZMAT safety procedures, and be able to recognize and respond to security threats.

Hazardous Materials Transportation includes:

• An audio presentation
  It's all done for you and ready to deliver.
• A fully prepared PowerPoint presentation
  Fully researched and expertly designed safety meetings on this key OSHA topic.
• Reproducible handouts
  Print and photocopy the handouts.
• Interactive exercises
  Involving exercises increases comprehension.
• Quizzes
  Test your employees' knowledge.
• Completion certificate
  Document who completed training.

Topic-specific tanker training focuses on safe driving techniques and vehicle inspections.

Created for companies with tanker operations, these training programs are a quick, low- cost way to cover the basics of proper vehicle inspections and safe driving techniques.

In addition to a video, each Tanker Training program includes an instructor's bulletin and 10 driver skill cards.

Tanker Vehicle Inspectionsfeatures a 22-minute video that shows drivers:

• How to check for a variety of vehicle defects and deficiencies
• The importance of inspections en route, at each stop, and after every trip
• Requirements for completing DVIRs

Tanker Driving Techniques includes a 20-minute video that reviews:

• Common types of tankers and the three basic rules of physics to help drivers understand why cargo "sloshes and surges"
• Tips and techniques for minimizing cargo movement
• How basic driving techniques like hazard perception and defensive driving can help drivers avoid incidents and injuries

• Tanker Training Programs - DVD $379.99 [Add to Cart]

This presentation explains how to drive defensively to avoid collisions, adjust to changing traffic conditions, and adhere to various safety precautions and procedures.

Your Spanish/English Defensive Driving presentation includes:

• A fully prepared PowerPoint presentation
  Fully researched and expertly designed safety meeting on this key OSHA-required topic
• Reproducible handouts, a quiz, and a customizable completion certificate
  Print and photocopy the safety handouts for concise, cost-effective safety tips and reminders. Plus, test for comprehension.
• Easy to customize PowerPoints
  Change the safety meeting outlines and insert your own photographs to meet your own company's policies – great for safety committees

A detailed trainer's guide provides useful background and tips that will save you hours of preparation time. Interactive exercises keep your audience involved and reinforce training. A sign-in sheet, evaluation form, and training record are also included.



• Click 'n Train Spanish/English Edition - Defensive Driving PowerPoint $149.99 [Add to Cart]

If you want your drivers to take their skills to the next level of professional excellence and motivate them to become the safest drivers on the road, Master Driver videos are a great solution!

Available on DVD, this program covers a critical safety topic in 12 minutes and keeps your drivers' attention with dramatic footage, dynamic graphics, 3-D animation, hazard perception challenge scenarios, and "Road Wise" commentary from seasoned transport pros.

Vehicle Inspections helps your drivers realize that routine inspections are essential to preventing breakdowns, out-of-service delays, and crashes. It discusses the importance of performing daily pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections.

It also addresses required and recommended inspections, a standard procedure for conducting them, and the driver's vehicle inspection report (DVIR).

This training program comes with the following:

• (1) 12-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer Bulletin - Provides background info on the topic covered and gives a brief overview of the video. Also includes a 5-question quiz and handout exercise for drivers.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards - Recap key points from the training program and include receipts for you and the driver to document training.

• Master Driver: Vehicle Inspections - DVD $249.99 [Add to Cart]

Hours of Service regulations apply to all drivers who are involved in interstate travel. Most states have adopted identical or similar regulations. This means all CMV drivers must comply with the rules governing work/rest hours.

In one recent year, over 434,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes in the United States. This PowerPoint® Booklet kit will give you everything you need prepare your drivers so they don't get your company into trouble. Accurate, up-to-date training prepares your drivers for the road, saves lives and reduces unnecessary costs to employers.

In this PowerPoint® Booklet kit you'll cover:

Kit includes:

Solid training on one of the most important, most-used driving maneuvers.

TheBacking Training Kit can help you train your drivers on backing basics to help avoid costly damage to your vehicles.

At the core of this kit is a 15-minute video featuring vivid, attention-getting 3-D animation and solid advice from veteran drivers. The video addresses common backing maneuvers your drivers must know how to perform, including:

• straight-line backing
• alley dock backing
• parallel parking
• blind-side backing
• jack-knife backing

Accompanying the video are 10 driver handbooks that serve as both follow-along handouts during your training and as handy references after your training. Other print materials are also included in the kit to help you maximize the effectiveness of your training.

The kit includes the following materials:

• (1) 15-Minute Video
• (1) Instructor's Guide
• (10) Driver Handbooks
• (10) Wallet Cards
• (1) Training Log
• (2) Awareness Posters

• Backing Training Kit - DVD $329.99 [Add to Cart]

Drugs can be dangerous, even prescription medications if they are misused! Don't let your company become a victim of employee substance abuse and risk the high cost of low productivity, lost work time and even life-threatening accidents.

Make sure your employees understand

• Dangers of prescription and over the counter medications
• How alcohol affects performance even "the day after"
• Where to get help
• Strict controls of illegal substances

This easy-to-use kit makes training convenient, fast and thorough. It includes everything you need:

• Fully customizable 30-slide PowerPoint presentation with comprehensive speaker’s notes
• 20 employee booklets and a voucher to purchase unlimited copies at an additional 10% savings
• Training certificate that you can personalize, print, and customize with your company's specific requirements

• Drug Free Workplace - Partners in Prevention Booklet & PowerPoint Kit $99.99 [Add to Cart]

Shows drivers what to do after accidents and breakdowns so they can keep a bad situation from getting worse.

An accident or breakdown isn't something you want your drivers involved in. But, they do happen. And, if your drivers don't know what to do they can actually make the situation worse - and more costly for your company.

That's why you need this training kit. With it, you can help make sure your drivers are aware of their responsibilities and know the proper procedures to follow after an accident or breakdown.

The kit's 15-minute video walks drivers through a 7-step accident procedure, from stopping the vehicle to filling out an accident report. The video also discusses proper actions after a breakdown, including the placement of warning devices - a DOT requirement.

Along with the video, the kit includes 10 driver handbooks that summarize key points.

• Accidents & Breakdowns Training Kit - DVD $349.99 [Add to Cart]

The potential physical and financial consequences of alcohol misuse and drug abuse are all too real. This flexible training program clearly and concisely presents information to help keep drivers safe... and help comply with 49 CFR §382.601(b).

Alcohol & Drug Testing: Driver Awareness Training gives drivers the information they need. The easy-to-understand video and print materials highlight the 11 key areas DOT requires you to cover. This program includes several ready-to-use training tools:

• (1) 25-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels. Also includes “Did you know?” segments based on common questions customers have asked J. J. Keller's Editorial staff.
• (1) Instructor’s Guide - Features five situational narratives to help engage drivers in discussion, as well as other major topics: introduction to the topic, how to use the program, regulatory background, overview of required tests, and effects of alcohol and drugs on the body.
• (11) Driver Handbooks - Cover the 11 required topics carriers must discuss with drivers and feature tear-out driver receipts.
• (1) Trainer Tools CD-ROM - CD presents a quick and easy way to invigorate classroom training through visual learning aids. Provides instant access to topic- specific information, including customizable transparency masters, quizzes with answer keys, clip art, training logs, and more! (CD-ROM not sold separately)
• (1) Awareness Poster - Photo- based poster helps keep the issue visible.
• (1) Wallet Card Sheet - Provides quick, simple proof that training has been completed. Includes one wallet card sheet, perforated to provide 10 cards.
• (11) Alcohol & Drug Testing Reference Cards - Includes essential information about alcohol- and drug-testing procedures, testing requirements, driver rights, protecting drivers' privacy during testing, and testing form samples.
• (1) Confidential Alcohol and Drug File Packet - Includes a variety of forms to help satisfy the recordkeeping requirements in 49 CFR §382.401.

• Alcohol & Drug Testing: Driver Awareness Training - DVD $445.00 [Add to Cart]
• Alcohol & Drug Testing: Driver Awareness Training - DVD Spanish $399.99 [Add to Cart]
• Alcohol & Drug Testing: Driver Awareness Training - Video $445.00 [Add to Cart]
• Alcohol & Drug Testing: Driver Awareness Training - Video Spanish $399.99 [Add to Cart]

Train your supervisors to help keep impaired drivers off the road!

According to 49 CFR §382.603, all persons designated to supervise drivers must receive at least "60 minutes of training on alcohol misuse and 60 minutes on controlled substance use." Help satisfy this requirement with A Supervisor’s Guide to Reasonable Suspicion Testing!

This flexible training tool includes the following:

• (1) 20-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with expanded content and benefits) or VHS, the program clearly explains the concept of "reasonable suspicion." Uses several real-life scenarios supervisors could face, including “refusal to submit to testing.” Also includes information on physical behavior, speech and performance indicators of probable alcohol misuse or drug abuse, as required by 49 CFR §382.603.
• (1) Trainer Tools CD-ROM - CD-ROM features supplementary information, including content for audiovisual presentations/handouts, quizzes, answer keys, clip art, posters, and a training log. These items can be used as-is, customized, or imported into PowerPoint® presentations. The minimum computer system requirements for the Trainer Tools CD-ROM are Office 2000, with Word, and Internet Explorer version 5.5. (CD-ROM not sold separately.)
• (1) Trainer’s Guide - Features answer keys to workbook tests and exercises.
• (6) Supervisor Workbooks - Contain 40 pages of pre- and post-tests and new learning activity scenarios, plus a tear-out receipt page.

• A Supervisor’s Guide to Reasonable Suspicion Testing - DVD Training $399.99 [Add to Cart]

With nearly 25% of all warehouse injuries occurring at loading docks, making sure drivers and other employees understand how to spot and avoid hazards is key!

Our Ups and Downs of Material Handling Equipment Safety reviews important safety procedures related to the use of material handling equipment, and shows employees how to safely operate pallet jacks, high-lift stackers, dock levelers, hand trucks, forklifts, and others.

This training program also includes these useful tools:

• (1) 23-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Guide - Gives helpful tips and techniques for conducting training sessions.
• (11) Action Cards - Review key points covered in the training.
• (1) Safety Awareness Poster - Provides a visual reminder of important safety messages.
• (1) Training Log - Makes it easy to document your training.
  • Material Handling Equipment Safety Training Program - DVD $399.00 [Add to Cart]

Designed to address the unique human resource needs of motor carriers, this convenient reference is packed with a wide range of essential HR and labor-related information.

It explains regulatory requirements in easy-to-understand terms, includes best practices, and gives you valuable insight on how to handle transport-specific HR issues like driver qualification, alcohol and drug testing, driver retention, and more.

The HR for Motor Carriers Manual is attorney-reviewed and features an easy-to-follow format that helps you quickly reference info on:

• Transport Issues - CDLs, DQ files, owners/operators, drug and alcohol tests and exams, hazmat background checks, hazmat training, driver safety
• Management - Organizational design/structure, environmental scanning, ROI of HR, HR audits, government contracts, succession planning
• Hiring - Job analysis, job descriptions, recruiting drivers and other employees, interviewing, immigration, background checks, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, contractors, leasing employees, employee information, tests/exams
• New Employees - Employee orientation, employee handbooks, relocation, policies and procedures, training, international employees
• Wages & Hours - Time off (vacation, leaves), wages, pay administration, job evaluation
• Benefits - Mandated (Social Security, Medicare, FMLA, etc.), voluntary (health care, retirement, life insurance, etc.), ERISA considerations
• Employee Relations - Driver and employee retention strategies, performance reviews, work/life balance, hours of service, wellness, discipline, training, employee development, labor relations
• Safety and Security - Workplace and driver safety, workplace and driver security, workplace violence, drug-free workplace and drivers diversity and
• Discrimination and Employee Protections - discrimination, harassment, emergency procedures/preparedness, child labor, privacy, ADA issues, Whistleblower protection
• Workers' Compensation - MOD rate, proactive prevention, medical management, rehabilitation, fraud
• Employee Separation - Exit interviews, COBRA, unemployment compensation, downsizing/layoffs/reduction in force
• Recordkeeping & Documentation - Recordkeeping, posters, forms

In addition to all of this real-world compliance guidance, you'll find FAQs for each chapter, sample forms and documents, checklists, definitions, and other helpful tools.

This practical manual is a great help in managing your day-to-day HR issues, establishing the necessary HR policies and procedures, and staying up-to-date on the legal issues that affect trucking companies and private fleets.

720 pages, ISBN 1-59042-443-3.

Because regulations and best practices change frequently, keeping this manual current is essential. The Update Service is the easiest, most economical way! Plus, save big when you subscribe for more than 1 year ... 3- and 5-year subscriptions available at discounted prices!

• HR for Motor Carriers Manual $299.99 [Add to Cart]
• HR for Motor Carriers Manual (1-Year Update Service) $324.99 [Add to Cart]
• HR for Motor Carriers Manual (3-Year Update Service) $539.99 [Add to Cart]
• HR for Motor Carriers Manual (5-Year Update Service) $689.99 [Add to Cart]

Hazmat Drivers: Training for Safe Transport training kit is tailored exclusively to hazmat drivers... giving them the must-know information they need to comply with the hazardous materials general awareness training requirements under 49 CFR Section 172.704.

This flexible, timesaving program -- available in DVD or VHS format -- drives home the importance of following the requirements while giving your drivers solid information on essential topics like hazmat classification, the hazardous materials table, shipping papers, emergency response information, packaging and marking, labels, placards, loading and segregation, and transportation safety and security.

Each video-based program contains...

• (1) 27-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Tools CD-ROM - Presents a quick and easy way to invigorate classroom training through visual learning aids. Gives instant access to topic-specific information, including customizable transparency masters, quizzes with answer keys, clip art, training logs, and more! (CD-ROM not sold separately)
• (1) Instructor's Guide - Provides you with background information and training tips to make the most of each training session.
• (1) Hazmat Driver Training Packet - Also sold separately, the packet includes the following:
  • (1) Driver Handbook
  • (1) Label Chart
  • (1) Marking Chart
  • (1) Placard Chart
  • (1) Load/Segregation Chart
• Awareness Poster - Hang in a break room or training room to remind employees of hazmat safety.
  • Hazmat Drivers: Training for Safe Transport - DVD $445.00 [Add to Cart]

Improve the effectiveness of your school bus driver training program - faster and easier than you ever thought possible - with this safety training programs for school bus drivers.

The Safe Driving video series was carefully developed to meet the specific needs of school bus drivers. Designed for both new and experienced drivers, these videos provide practical messages that focus on the real-world situations your drivers face every day.

Decrease your training prep time, improve training effectiveness, and reduce liability while your drivers reap the benefits of improved driving skills, increased safety awareness, and fewer accidents.

The School Bus Driver's Series I (3-Program Compilation) includes the following training programs, all on one DVD:

• Vehicle Inspections -- centers around a 7-step vehicle inspection method, and stresses the importance of completing regular, thorough pre- and post-trip inspections.
• Passenger Safety -- explains proper entering and exiting procedures as well as emergency bus evacuations. Also shows how to set effective conduct rules and enforce them to help drivers manage students and maintain order.
• Accident Procedures -- provides strategies for dealing with traffic accidents, including nine steps that must be done after a crash.

Each training video compilation is supplemented by:

• (1) Instructor's Bulletin per topic - Provides helpful training tips and techniques for conducting training sessions. Includes a review quiz trainers can photocopy for employees.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards per topic - Review key points and guidelines covered in training.

• Safe Driving: A School Bus Driver's Series I (DVD) $399.99 [Add to Cart]

The Safe Driving video series was carefully developed to meet the specific needs of school bus drivers. Designed for both new and experienced drivers, these videos provide practical messages that focus on the real-world situations your drivers face every day.

Decrease your training prep time, improve training effectiveness, and reduce liability while your drivers reap the benefits of improved driving skills, increased safety awareness, and fewer accidents.

The School Bus Driver's Series II (3-Program Compilation) includes the following training programs, all on one DVD:

• Defensive Driving -- reviews visual scanning, road hazards, and communicating clearly with other motorists.
• Seeing Hazards -- improves safety by sharpening perception skills needed to avoid dangerous situations and accidents. Covers issues such as proper seat and mirror positioning, correct mirror use, overcoming restricted vision, correct visual scanning techniques, and enhancing hazard awareness.
• Using Your Mirrors -- covers the proper use of mirrors when driving, waiting, merging, passing, and backing. Also addresses the importance of adjusting mirrors prior to and during operation.

Each training video compilation is supplemented by:

• (1) Instructor's Bulletin per topic - Provides helpful training tips and techniques for conducting training sessions. Includes a review quiz trainers can photocopy for employees.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards per topic - Review key points and guidelines covered in training.

• Safe Driving: A School Bus Driver's Series II (DVD) $399.99 [Add to Cart]

The Safe Driving video series was carefully developed to meet the specific needs of school bus drivers. Designed for both new and experienced drivers, these videos provide practical messages that focus on the real-world situations your drivers face every day.

Decrease your training prep time, improve training effectiveness, and reduce liability while your drivers reap the benefits of improved driving skills, increased safety awareness, and fewer accidents.

The School Bus Driver's Series III (3-Program Compilation) includes the following training programs, all on one DVD:

• Driving Techniques -- provides practical information to help drivers operate more safely. Explains defensive driving and how to be a better decision maker. Emphasizes safety skills for key concerns such as railroad crossings, turning, merging, intersections and backing.
• City Driving -- provides strategies for dealing with heavy traffic, including: communicating with other drivers, keeping a safety cushion of space around the bus, anticipating hazards, and keeping a good attitude.
• Emergency Maneuvers -- discusses the importance of knowing what to do when emergency situations occur. Helps build and refind skills and techniques so that making the right choice becomes second nature.

Each training video is supplemented by:

• (1) Instructor's Bulletin per topic - Provides helpful training tips and techniques for conducting training sessions. Includes a review quiz trainers can photocopy for employees.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards per topic - Review key points and guidelines covered in training.

• Safe Driving: A School Bus Driver's Series III (DVD) $399.99 [Add to Cart]

With nearly 25% of all warehouse injuries occurring at loading docks, making sure drivers and other employees understand how to spot and avoid hazards is key!

That's why Keller created topic-specific training that covers the safety issues unique to drivers, loading dock workers, and warehouse employees.

Ins and Outs of Loading Dock and Warehouse Safety reviews common causes of injuries and cargo damage, and shows all employees how to steer clear of hazards like these:

• Slips and falls caused by wet or oily docks
• Back injuries resulting from improper lifting or carrying
• Hearing damage from loud noise levels
• Falling objects
• Injuries from careless material handling equipment operation
• Use of forklifts

This training program comes with the following tools:

• (1) 20-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer's Guide - Gives helpful tips and techniques for conducting training sessions.
• (11) Action Cards - Review key points covered in the training.
• (1) Safety Awareness Poster - Provides a visual reminder of important safety messages.
• (1) Training Log - Makes it easy to document your training.

• Loading Dock and Warehouse Safety Training Program - DVD $399.99 [Add to Cart]
• Loading Dock and Warehouse Safety Training Program - VHS $399.99 [Add to Cart]

Safely getting cargo from Point A to Point B is no game; it's serious business. J. J. Keller's Dry Van Cargo Securement, Second Edition addresses the requirements of FMCSR §392.9 and 393. It covers ...

• proper securement techniques
• working load limit and aggregate working load limit standards
• determining the number of tiedowns
• when to re-examine and adjust cargo

• How to load cargo so the center of gravity stays low and why this is important
• How to determine the number of tiedowns needed based on the length of items being secured.

The following training tools are included in this training program:

• (1) 18-minute, closed-captioned video - Available on DVD (with extra bonus features) or VHS, the program combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Instructor's Guide - Provides you with background information and training tips to make the most of each training session.
• (11) Driver Handbooks - Include a driver receipt page. Review key points and include a quiz to check trainees’ understanding of the material.
• (1) Wallet Card Sheet - Perforated to provide 10 cards for drivers to verify that they've received training.
• (2) Awareness Posters - Hang in a break room or training area to remind drivers that the rules are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Dry Van Cargo Securement, Second Edition - DVD $399.99 [Add to Cart]
  • Dry Van Cargo Securement, Second Edition - VHS $399.99 [Add to Cart]