The CarriersEdge course library includes a wide range of titles, with more added all the time. Check back regularly to see what's new.
Professional drivers have a responsibility to follow regulations at an accident scene, but must also do their best to protect others from further injury, and document as much information as possible. This module provides best practices to follow after a driver has been involved in a collision. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Accident Scene
This course describes the requirements for identifying damage and defects on cargo vehicles before loading. Drivers will learn the steps to take to properly conduct inspections and accurately report defects. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Inspection
This course examines the hazards associated with bloodborne pathogens and provides guidance on how to use controls to both prevent and mitigate the effects of an exposure. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Bloodborne Pathogens
This course details the special requirements needed to transport and secure heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery (heavy equipment) according to part 393.130 of the DOT cargo securement regulations. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement, Heavy Equipment, Heavy Vehicles
CSA, standing for Compliance, Safety, Accountability, is an FMCSA program designed to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes. This course explains the components of the CSA program and how each is used in the Safety Measurement System. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: CSA
Enhanced security not only reduces crimes such as terrorism, sabotage, drug, weapons and human trafficking, but it also helps protect drivers, vehicles and cargo. This course outlines key security points, what drivers should watch for and what they can do when they perceive a threat. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: CTPAT, PIP, Border, Security
Border officials routinely find illegal substances, plants, animals and even people in trailers and containers. Even when professional drivers are unaware of the presence of any contraband or agricultural pests on board, they can still be held responsible. This course discusses how to look for evidence of tampering and how to keep cargo secure throughout a trip. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: CTPAT, PIP, Border, Security
Thousands of trucks and about $500 million in trade passes daily across the United States-Canada border, so it can be a long and frustrating task when drivers are not prepared. This course takes drivers through the steps in preparing themselves, the cargo and the vehicle for a successful trip. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: CTPAT, PIP, Border, Security
In today's digital world, data can be more valuable than oil and it must be properly protected from damage, theft, and destruction. This course explains the importance of cybersecurity, discusses potential risk factors, and steps to take to ensure the safety of personal and corporate data. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cybersecurity, CTPAT
Professional drivers are held to a higher standard on the road and part of that standard includes practicing defensive driving techniques. This course provides drivers with reminders of basic vehicle operation and presents a variety of defensive driving techniques. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Defensive Driving
Arriving safely and on time is a top priority, so practicing defensive driving techniques while operating a tractor trailer is essential for professional drivers to be successful. This course provides strategies and techniques for pre-trip preparation, backing, parking and driving under a variety of conditions to reduce the risk of collisions or breakdowns. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Defensive Driving
Good nutrition can reduce the risk of chronic disease, help achieve and maintain a healthy weight and provide a sense of overall health and wellbeing. This course discusses the main components of a healthy diet and how to develop healthy eating habits. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Diet, Health, Wellness
Eating, reading text messages, using a GPS or taking a call can cause visual, manual and cognitive distractions that endanger all road users. This course discusses how professional drivers can avoid these activities and watch for other distracted drivers on the road. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Defensive Driving, Distracted Driving
When a driver is impaired, a commercial vehicle is a deadly weapon. For this reason, DOT regulations require professional drivers to register with the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and submit to regular drug and alcohol testing. This course provides an overview of the regulations, the effects of drugs and alcohol, the testing process and the Clearinghouse registration rules. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Drug & Alcohol
Supervisors have a responsibility to make sure that employees can carry out their duties without putting themselves, their co-workers and the general public at risk. This course helps identify unsafe behavior that may be due to drugs or alcohol, as well as how to document that behavior and manage the reasonable suspicion testing process. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Drug & Alcohol
Exercise is important to everyone's health and well-being. When professional drivers incorporate exercise into their daily routines, they can improve mobility, raise energy levels and increase alertness behind the wheel. This course will explain when and how to exercise, including how to get started and stay motivated. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Exercise, Physical Activity
Many of the injuries that professional drivers sustain come from slips, trips and falls. Falls from even a height of 10 feet can be dangerous or fatal, and with repeated joint stress, jumps and falls can lead to more chronic injuries later. This course will explain how drivers can avoid slips and falls through preparation and safety techniques. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Slip and Fall, Prevention, Fall Arrest
When professional drivers are fatigued, it significantly increases the risk of operating a commercial motor vehicle and can have dangerous consequences. This course examines the causes and effects of fatigue, as well as best practices for getting enough rest. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Fatigue, Wellness
The best way to fight against a potential fire is to keep it from starting. This course explains the different classes of fire and their related dangers, fire prevention strategies in the terminal, warehouse or on the road, and steps to take in the event of a fire, including the correct operation of a fire extinguisher. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Fire Safety
One in six Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food each year, sometimes leading to complications, hospitalization and even death. This course explains the driver's role in ensuring food remains safe during bulk transport. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: FSMA, Food Safety
One in six Americans gets sick from eating contaminated food each year, sometimes leading to complications, hospitalization and even death. This course explains the driver's role in ensuring food remains safe during transport in a refrigerated trailer. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: FSMA, Food Safety
Maximizing your fuel saves costs for your carrier and helps reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change. This course explains the factors that influence how much fuel is consumed, and how changing driving habits can increase fuel efficiency. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Fuel
Security awareness not only reduces crime such as terrorism, sabotage, drug, weapons and human trafficking, but it also helps protect drivers, vehicles and cargo. This course outlines key areas where drivers must pay extra attention to security, what to watch for and the steps to take in each situation. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Security, Threat Awareness
This course covers the Entry-Level Driver Training requirements mandated under part 380 Appendix E: Hazardous Materials Endorsement Training Curriculum. This includes 49 CFR subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and part 386 of the FMCSA Regulations. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Hazmat
This course provides an overview of how drivers can protect their vehicle from security risks while hauling hazardous materials. It covers six major areas where drivers must pay extra attention to security, the steps to take in each situation, and what to watch for. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Hazmat, Security, Threat Awareness
This course outlines the pictograms, labels and safety data sheets used by the Hazard Communication Standard 2012 (§1910.1200), and provides information on how individuals can protect themselves from hazardous chemicals in the workplace. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: GHS
This course covers the Regulations for Hours of Service in both Canada and the United States, and includes how to complete a daily record of duty status under a variety of conditions. Pre-trip planning suggestions and inspection regulations for both countries are also covered. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: HOS & Logbooks
This course provides an overview of part 395 of the FMCSA regulations covering the Hours of Service regulations, and includes how to complete a daily record of duty status under a variety of conditions. Pre-trip planning activities are addressed, as well as the regulations around electronic logging devices and hours of service exceptions. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: HOS & Logbooks
This course provides an overview of the federal Hours of Service Regulations and the record of duty status exemption when operating within a 150 air-mile radius of a normal work reporting location. Driver and carrier responsibilities under the exemption will be outlined, as well as how to accurately record duty information. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: HOS & Logbooks, 150 air-mile
Although they are small and easy to operate, heavy loads and restricted visibility can make lift trucks very dangerous. This course outlines these dangers, identifies the components, and explains the safe operation of this equipment. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Forklift, Lift Truck
On a daily basis, professional drivers face traffic congestion, social isolation, sleep disruptions and stress, and over time, this can contribute to burnout, loneliness and other mental health challenges. This course helps increase awareness about these challenges and provide tips for improving mental health on the road. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Mental Health
This course covers training requirements listed in 49 CFR subchapter C, Hazardous Materials Regulations, and part 386 of the FMCSA Regulations for employees who transport small quantities of non-placarded hazardous materials. These requirements include general awareness, function-specific, safety precautions, security awareness and driving practices. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Hazmat
Although they are small and seem easy to operate, heavy loads and restricted visibility make pallet trucks potentially dangerous in a busy workplace. This course outlines these dangers, identifies the components, and explains the safe operation of this equipment. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Pallet Jacks, Pallet Trucks, Riders, Walkies
Professional drivers may find themselves in situations that threaten their personal security. This course provides an overview of the risks drivers can encounter on the road, as well as the best practices to mitigate potential risk. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Security
Some of the most irritating events occur when heavy vehicles travel at slower speeds. Vehicle and property damage arising from parking lot collisions and fixed object strikes are common occurrences. This course discusses how to take preventive actions to minimize these incidents. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Defensive Driving, Deliveries, Parking, Planning, Trip Planning
This course provides an overview of the basic cargo securement principles covered by the North American Cargo Securement Standard for a cargo van, based on Techni-Com's Practical Cargo Securement manual. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
Concrete pipe requires special considerations when it's loaded and secured to ensure it does not roll during transport. This course details the special requirements needed to transport one or more concrete pipes loaded onto a flatbed trailer with eyes crosswise. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
This course provides an overview of the basic cargo securement principles covered by the North American Cargo Securement Standard for a flatbed trailer, based on Techni-Com's Practical Cargo Securement manual. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
This course details the special requirements needed to transport one or more metal coils with a combined weight of 5000 lb. (2268 kg) or more on a flatbed trailer. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
This module details the special requirements needed to transport one or more metal coils with a combined weight of 5000 lb. (2268 kg) or more in a cargo van. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
Because of their weight and shape, paper rolls require special considerations when they are loaded and secured to ensure that they do not roll or tip during transport. This course details the special requirements needed to transport one or more paper rolls with a combined weight of 5000 lb. (2268 kg) or more. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Cargo Securement
Illness-causing pathogens - commonly known as “germs” - are all around. Identifying the common causes of illness and taking preventative steps to reduce the spread of pathogens can lower the risk of getting sick. This course will help develop strategies to prevent illness and keep drivers healthy, safe and on the road. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Health, Virus, Wellness, Illness, Vaccines, Cargo Securement
The workplace safety committee ensures that equipment and the workplace environment is safe, and that employers comply with government health and safety regulations. This course explains the safety committee's structure and duties, as well as best practices to follow during meetings and investigations. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Safety Committee
Everyone is entitled to a safe and respectful workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This course outlines the laws in California requiring employers to provide a harassment-free workplace, and discusses the effects of workplace sexual harassment, illegal conduct and how to prevent and resolve sexual harassment complaints. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Sexual Harassment
In parts of the Northeastern United States, the spotted lanternfly has become a threat to vegetation and valuable crops. To combat this threat, a quarantine has been placed on certain areas. This course describes how to recognize this threat and what to do when you are in the quarantine zone. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Spotted Laternfly
Slips, trips and falls when working around a tanker truck are a major cause of injuries that can sideline a driver for weeks. This course explains how to stay safe around a tanker when securing cargo, loading or unloading, or getting in and out of the cab. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Injury Prevention
Truckers Against Trafficking exists to educate and empower the millions of professional drivers in the transportation industry to be able to recognize and respond when they see human trafficking occurring.
National Human Trafficking Hotline:
United States - 1-888-373-7888 Canada - 1-833-900-1010
truckersagainsttrafficking.org
Subject: Truckers Against Trafficking
Performing regular vehicle inspections on a straight truck can help professional drivers avoid delays on the road due to collisions or breakdowns. This course outlines what to look for at each point during an inspection and how to identify a defect on a DVIR. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Vehicle Inspection
Performing regular vehicle inspections on a tractor trailer can help professional drivers avoid delays on the road due to collisions or breakdowns. This course outlines what to look for at each point during an inspection and how to identify a defect on a DVIR. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Vehicle Inspection
Performing regular vehicle inspections on a stinger-steer or autohauler can help professional drivers avoid delays on the road due to collisions or breakdowns. This course outlines what to look for at each point during an inspection and how to identify a defect on a DVIR. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Vehicle Inspection
Negative workplace behaviors such as violence, harassment and bullying can also lead to damage to both the individuals and to an entire organization. This course outlines how how to recognize these behaviors and respond appropriately. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Violence, Harassment
To manage ever-increasing freight demands as well as costly infrastructure repairs, there are federal weight and dimension regulations as well as separate state rules that must be followed. This course will explain how these regulations work and strategies for operating in different jurisdictions. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Dimensions, Weight, Weight & Dimensions
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe workplace, and workers have the right to conditions that don't pose a risk of serious harm. This course explains what happens when an employee reports a safety issue and the employer retaliates through demotion or loss of employment. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Whistleblower
There are three basic rules to driving safely and defensively: Be prepared, look ahead and around and adjust to any adverse conditions. These rules apply even more in winter, where conditions are more hazardous than in warm weather. This course discusses how to prepare, what to be aware of during a trip and how to handle hazardous winter conditions. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Winter Driving
Two years ago, the Crawler virus devastated the world. It was originally thought to be a simple variant of the rabies virus, but as the sickness spread around the world, neighborhoods, cities, and then nations fell as the virus turned people into raging, bloodthirsty monsters. This course tells the story of those who remain. After completion, participants will be able to:
Subject: Zombie Apocalypse