CMV Driver Basics for Entry-Level - Online Training

Overview

• This course is designed to familiarize learners with the basics of CMV Driving, including qualification, wellness, hours of service, and whistleblower protection.
• The CMV Driver Basics online course covers the following topics:
  • Driver Qualification
    • General Qualifications
    • Physical Qualifications
    • Driver Disqualification
  • Driver Wellness
    • Driver Wellness
    • Alcohol and Drug Abuse
    • Stress
    • Fatigue
  • Hours of Service
    • Hours of Service
    • Record of Duty Status
  • Whistleblower Protection
    • Whistleblower Protection
    • Filing a Complaint
• After completing this course, drivers will be able to:
  • Explain the requirements of Section 391.11 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), including general qualifications, physical qualifications, and what can cause driver disqualification
  • Identify what constitutes being healthy in terms of cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight and diet, exercise, alcohol and drug use, stress, and fatigue
  • Discuss what is required by the hours-of-service regulations and what information you should record on your record of duty status
  • Describe your rights under the regulations and how you are protected from retaliation when filing a complaint about a violation of a safety or health regulation
• Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
• Regs Covered: Part 380, Section 383.51, Part 391, Subpart E, and Sections 391.11 and 391.15 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations; 29 CFR Part 1978
• Length: 50 minutes
• Copyright Date: 2014 (Rev. 12/16)

System Req.

This course can be completed using a tablet device, such as an iPad or Android tablet. We do not recommend nor support using a mobile device with a screen size of less than seven inches, such as a smart phone.

To ensure full course functionality, your computer will need to meet or exceed the following requirements:

• Windows XP operating system, or later
• 128 MB of RAM
• Speakers or headphones, soundcard or on-board audio source
• Video card and monitor capable of a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
• Internet Explorer 8.0 and higher for PC / Mozilla Firefox 19 and higher for PC / Google Chrome 25 or higher for PC. If using a Mac desktop or laptop, Safari, Chrome and Firefox typically work, however it is advised you install the latest version of those browsers as well as the latest version of Flash. 
  • Pop-up blockers must be disabled
  • JavaScript must be enabled
  • Flash Player 10, however the latest version is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
  • Cookies must be allowed
• Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher
• Minimum bandwidth availability of 1.5 Mbps. 3.0 Mbps or higher recommended.