Truck drivers create the backbone of commerce in the United States. By zigzagging all across the country, at all hours of the day and night, they bring products and people together across thousands of miles. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Truck Drivers.
DOT / OSHA Required Training
Hours of Service
DOT Regulation: 76 FR 81133
When DOT Requires Hours of Service Training:
Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. See full DOT regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Hours of Service Training Resources (free):
Hours of Service Powerpoint
Truck Safety Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Driver Vehicle Inspections
DOT Regulation: 49 CFR 396.11
When DOT Requires Driver Vehicle Inspections Training:
Required by the DOT for professional truck drivers. See full DOT regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
Annually.
Downloadable Driver Vehicle Inspections Training Resources (free):
Driver Vehicle Inspections Powerpoint
Driver Vehicle Inspections Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
DOT Hazmat Security
DOT Regulation: 49 CFR 100-185
HazCom / GHS
OSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)
When OSHA Requires HazCom / GHS Training:
Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Training Frequency
When there is a change.
Downloadable HazCom / GHS Training Resources (free):
HazCom / GHS Powerpoint
HazCom / GHS Poster
Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance
Handout
Industry Best-Practice Training
(Not required by OSHA / DOT)