Truck Driver HY

Phase I-Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Obtaining Phase-160 Hours of Instruction

 

In the event that an apprentice has obtained their CDL other than the Roehl Driver Training Academy, credit will be given for classroom and range time.

 

Week 1

Classroom Instruction 15 hours

Range Instruction-45 hours

 

Materials Covered:

Intro to a truck (minimum 1 hour, maximum 2 hours)

Inspections (minimum 3 hours, maximum 4 hours)

Vehicle Controls (minimum 2 hours, maximum 3 hours)

Basic Truck Operation (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

Shifting (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

Cornering (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

Turning (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

Mirror Use (minimum 3 hours, maximum 4 hours)

Straight line backing (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

45 Degree backing (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

 

Total Related Instruction Minimum Hours – 60 hours/ Total Maximum Hours –70 hours

 

Competency Report:

Progress Report

 

Week One

Circle One
Shifting – Learner displays ability to up shift and downshift to 10th with minimalHelp	Yes	No
Turning – Learner displays ability to turn left and right without curbing tires	Yes	No
Straight Line Backing – Learner displays ability to straight line back for 50’	Yes	No
between markers on range.
Inspections – Learner displayed ability to properly inspect equipment	Yes	No
Written Test – Learner scored above 70% on written test	Yes	No

 

Week 2

Classroom Instruction 12.5 hours

Range Instruction-47.5 hours

 

Materials Covered:

Straight line backing (minimum 20 hours, maximum 21 hours)

45 degree backing (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

Inspections (minimum 5 hours, maximum 6 hours)

Operations (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

 

Total Related Instruction Minimum Hours – 60 hours/Total Maximum Hours – 64 hours

 

Competency Report:

Week Two

Circle One
Shifting – Learner displays ability to up shift and downshift to 10th gear	Yes	No
Turning – Learner displays ability to corner according to CDL standards	Yes	No
Mirror Use – Learner displays ability to properly utilize all the units mirrors	Yes	No
Straight Line Backing – Learner displays ability to straight line back for 100’	Yes	No
between markers on range.
Alley Back – Learner displays ability to alley back with minimal coaching	Yes	No
Inspection – Learner displays ability to properly inspect equipment	Yes	No
Written Test – Learner scored above 70% on written test	Yes	No

 

 

Week 3

Classroom Instruction 12.5 hours

Range Instruction-47.5 hours

 

Materials Covered:

Straight line backing (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

45 degree backing (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

Coupling and Uncoupling (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

Operations (minimum 10 hours, maximum 11 hours)

 

Total Related Instruction Minimum Hours – 60 hours/Total Maximum Hours – 64 hours

 

Week Three

Circle One
CDL – Learner completed the CDL exam	Yes	No
Written Test – Learner scored above 70% on written test	Yes	No

 

 

Graduation-Completion of the CDL program

 

In order to begin our driving finishing program any Roehl Driver Training Center student or student from any other CDL school must successfully complete a driving skills evaluation.

 

Driver’s Name:			______________________________			License Number:			____________________________
Social Security			______________________________			Expiration Date:			____________________________
Miles			______________________________			State:			____________________________
Start Time			______________________________			End Time			____________________________
Examiner			______________________________			Location			____________________________
Date		______________________________
____	Placing Vehicle in Motion				____			Does not curb tires
_____	Uses seatbelt				____			Checks mirrors prior to and during turns
					____			Signals intentions well in advance
_____	Does not abuse engine or transmission				____			Uses proper lane when turning
_____	Uses clutch properly				____			Checks traffic conditions and only turns when traffic is clear
_____	Times shifts properly							Lane Changes ¾ Expect the Expected
_____	Shifts smoothly				____			Uses signals in advance
	Slowing and Stopping ¾ Stay Back				____			Checks mirrors prior to moving
_____	Uses gears properly ascending/descending				____			Leans forward for a direct look
_____	Uses mirrors ¾ checks traffic to rear							Speed and Space Management
_____	Obeys stop signs, yield signs, traffic lights				____			Speed consistent with limits/weather/ traffic
_____	Stops/starts without rolling back				____			Slows down prior to curves/intersections
_____	Recognizes stale and fresh lights				____			Appropriate following distance – 7 second
	Railroad Crossings ¾  Stay Back, Reduce the Risk				____			Maintains proper lane usage
_____	Makes safe stop if required							Operating in Traffic/Passing/Intersections
_____	Stops, looks and listens when applicable				____			Stops prior to intersection, only advancing when clear
_____	Selects proper gear when crossing				____			Notices and heeds traffic signs
_____	Performs visual scan when approaching tracks				____			Only passes when it’s safe and legal
	Backing ¾ Know What’s Happening				____			Yields right of way
_____	GOAL before backing				____			Signals in advance of lane change
_____	Got out to check on long backs				____			Checks mirrors prior to and during lane change
_____	Sets-up properly for each maneuver							General Knowledge
_____	Looks back and uses mirrors				____			Parks in legal and proper location
_____	Set brakes each time driver stops				____			Understands blind-side backing concept
_____	Uses four-ways appropriately							Automatic Failure
_____	Controls speed and direction properly				____			Accident or Illegal Action
_____	Avoids blind-side backing				____			Reckless Driving
	Turns ¾ Yield to Others				____			Unacceptable Behavior
_____	Restricts traffic from passing on right, when turning right
	General Safety				____			Landing Gear
_____	Listens well to examiner			____			Fifth-wheel Assembly
_____	Alert and attentive to driving			____			Lights
_____	Is not easily angered, good self control			____			Windows and Wipers
_____	Looks ahead while driving to gather information			____			Rims and Lug Nuts
_____	Does not crowd other drivers or force way			____			Axle Seals
_____	Yields right of way to others			____			Frame rail, Interstate Commerce Commission Bumper, Undercarriage
_____	Adjusts driving to meet changing conditions						Air Brake Check ¾ Prepare to Drive
_____	Driver was prepared to drive			____			Performs Leaks, Alarms and Buttons test
_____	Adequate self confidence			____			Performs B, B, H, F tug test
_____	Maintains three points of contact						Coupling and Uncoupling
	PreTrip Inspection ¾ Prepare to Drive			____			Uses Pin-Airlines Landing Gear and Landing Gear-Airlines-Pin
_____	Brakes set			____			Visually checks king pin
_____	Horns			____			Checks coupling with tug test
_____	Fluid Levels
_____	Emergency Equipment
_____	Tires
_____	Brakes, Drums, Linings
_____	Fuel Tanks

 

General Performance:

£ Satisfactory

I have provided coaching/training to the driver on all areas receiving an “unsatisfactory” and the driver has demonstrated to me the ability to perform the task satisfactorily.

_________________________________

Examiner’s Signature

 

I have received coaching/training on all areas in which I initially received an “unsatisfactory” and I have demonstrated my ability to perform the task satisfactorily.

_________________________________

Driver’s Signature

 

 

 

£ Needs Additional Training                                                                                                                                                                                                  _________________________________

Examiner’s Signature

 

 

£ Unsatisfactory                                                                                                                                                                                                                    _________________________________

Examiner’s Signature

 

 

The following guidelines are used to determine if the driver can move into driver finishing.

 

Number of Unsatisfactory Marks	Percentage	Student
0-12	85% or better	Enters Driver Finishing
13-19	75-84	Enters driver finishing with additional coaching
20-23	74-70%	Additional coaching-must retake the driving skills evaluation until the student has less than 19 unsatisfactory marks
Over 24	Fail	Driver Development Department manager’s discretion

 

 

Phase II-Driver Finishing Program

 

The student will then move into our driver finishing program.  This program is primarily on-the- job learning minimum working one on one with a trainer in a truck.  The student will receive a minimum of 160 hours total of driving instruction/over the road experience during this phase.

 

Total OJL Minimum Hours – 160 hours

Total Related Instruction Hours – 0

 

Upon completion of this phase, the student must complete a job skills evaluation as well as a driving skills evaluation to move onto the next phase of training.  The student must obtain a 70% or better score on the job skills evaluation and have less than 12 unsatisfactory marks on the driving skills evaluation to be issued a truck to begin their solo training.

 

Phase III Developmental Driver Training/System Fleet Experience

 

Upon successful completion of the driver finishing program the apprentice will then enter the driver development phase, where the driver will work with a specially trained fleet manager who continues to provide a minimum of one hour of feedback and coaching instruction per week.  The coaching sessions will continue for the remainder of the first year of the apprenticeship.  In addition there is a requirement of a minimum of 6 hours of safety training per year, equating to 90 minutes a quarter.  This is classroom-instructor led training.  During this time the apprentice will have a minimum of 1,280 hours of on the job solo driving and a maximum of 1,800 hours

 

Total OJL Minimum Hours – 1,280 hours Maximum 1,800 hours

Total Related Instruction Minimum Hours – 6 hours/year of the apprenticeship (90 min/qtr)

 

Phase IV-Second Year Apprenticeship Guidelines

 

The second year apprenticeship will continue solo driving with the following educational requirements.

1. On the job solo driving-minimum 1560 hours, maximum 2600.
2. Continuation of the one on one weekly, coaching session (50 hours per year)
3. Trainer Foundations Class (40 Hours)
4. Safety Training (6 hours)
5. Self Paced-Independent Study in the following areas: (minimum of 48 hours)
   1. Driver Wellness-independent study-4 hours
   2. Customer Relations-independent study-4 hours

 

 

 

1. Career Awareness-independent study-4 hours
2. Logging-This is one on one training available with the driver development department-4 hours
3. Advanced Roehl WayWeb based training-2 hours
4. Backing-This is one on one training available with the driver development department-4-8 hours
5. Close Quarters Training-(this is a class that must be scheduled/coordinated with Driver Development)-4-8 hours
6. Progressive Shifting (this is a class that must be scheduled/coordinated with Driver Development)-4 hours
7. Miles Per Gallon Time In Top Gear, Idle Time, Progressive Shifting, Slow Down, Stay Back (this is a class that must be scheduled/coordinated with Driver Development)-4 hours
8. Working Through Conflict-4 hours-web based
9. Discriminatory Harassment-2 hours-web based
10. Gender Sensitivity-2 hours-classroom
11. Skid Pad Training-this is held at various technical schools throughout the Midwest -8 hours

 

Total OJL Minimum Hours – 1,560 hours/Total Maximum Hours – 2,600 hours

Total Related Instruction Hours – 144 hours

 

ON-THE-JOB LEARNING	Minimum	Maximum
(Year 1) Week 1	0	0
Week 2	0	0
Week 3	0	0
Phase II	160	160
Phase III	1280	1800
(Year 2) Phase IV	1560	2600
Total OJL Hours	3000	4560

RELATED INSTRUCTION	Hours
(Year 1) Week 1	60
Week 2	60
Week 3	60
Phase III	6
Total Related Instruction Hours Year 1	186
(Year 2) Phase IV	144
Total Related Instruction Hours Year 2	144