Why HVMC Transportation ELDT Training
HVMC Transportation ELDT Training is provided by instructors who combined have in excess of 70 years of Local, Regional, and OTR driving experience. Having driven in all seasons, every state in the Continental United States, and Canada you can be assured that the education you will receive here will not only meet the FMCSA standard but exceed it.
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This is not a job this is a career. You must decide if starting out with online training or training from individuals who are only qualified because they have a CDL but lack the real-world experience is what you want to base your new career on. This is not a light decision, your life, the lives of others on the road, and your livelihood depend on this choice.
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Our ELDT Theory training consists of 40 hours of onsite instruction that is both classroom and hands on! You will not just read the required information, you will experience it. You will learn from an operational Motor Carrier and from people who do the job every day!
1.1 BASIC OPERATIONS
!.1.1 Orientation
Classroom
1.1.2 Control Systems/Dashboard
Classroom and Hands On
1.1.3 Pre and Post Trip Inspections
Hands On and Shop Based
Includes Expert Speakers
1.1.4 Basic Control
Classroom
1.1.5 Shifting and Operating Transmissions
Classroom and Hands On
1.1.6 Backing and Docking
Classroom and Live Observer
1.1.7 Coupling and Uncoupling
Classroom and Hands on
1.2 SAFE OPERATIONS
!.2.1 Visual Search
Hands On
1.2.2 Communication
Classroom
1.2.3 Distracted Driving
Classroom
Includes Expert Speakers
1.2.4 Speed Management
Classroom
1.2.5 Space Management
Classroom
1.2.6 Night Operation
Classroom and Live Observer
1.2.7 Extreme Driving Conditions
Classroom and Hands on
1.3 ADV. OPERATING PRACTICES
!.3.1 Hazzard Perception
Classroom
1.3.2 Skid Control/Recovery, Jackknifing, and Other Emergencies
Classroom
1.3.3 Railroad - Highway Grade Crossings
Classroom
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1.4 VEHICLE SYSTEMS & MALFUNCTIONS
!.4.1 Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions
Hands On / Shop / Classroom
1.4.2 Roadside Inspections
Classroom
Includes Expert Speakers
1.4.3 Maintenance
Classroom and Shop Based
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1.5 Non-Driving Activities
!.5.1 Handling and Documenting Cargo
Classroom and Hands On
1.5.2 Environmental Compliance Issues
Classroom
1.5.3 Hours of Service Requirements
Classroom - In Depth
1.5.4 Fatigue and Wellness Awareness
Classroom
1.5.5 Post-Crash Procedures
Classroom
1.5.6 External Communcations
Classroom
1.5.7 Whistleblower/Coercion
Classroom
1.5.8 Trip Planning
Classroom
Expert Guest Speakers
1.5.9 Drug/Alcohol
Classroom
Expert Guest Speakers
1.5.10 Medical Requirements
Classroom
Expert Guest Speaker
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