Video Library: Truck Driving Safety

Driving Straight Trucks
Ottawa Truck - Operator Orientation Video
Safely Sharing The Road With Big Trucks
Space Invaders
Ten Tips for Truckers and the Environment
There Are Choices
Too Much To Lose
Truck Drivers and Cargo Security Training
Trucking - Accidents and Breakdowns

• Driving Straight Trucks
  #DR007 (13 min.1992 )
  Driving Safety
  Remind drivers of their many responsibilities while reviewing many of the important aspects of driving straight trucks, including:
  • Driving in the city
  • Backing a straight truck
  • Suggested routes
  • Customer relations
• Ottawa Truck - Operator Orientation Video
  #OT000 (15 min. 2003)
  Occupational
  Video describes and instructs on the use of Ottawa Trucks. The Ottawa Commando Series is used. The Commando is a vehicle used to move and store trailers of warehouses, factories and terminals.
• Safely Sharing The Road With Big Trucks
  #SA018—DVD (11 min. 2006)
  Driving Safety
  According to published reports, the car driver is the cause of up to 75 percent of all truck-related auto fatalities, and 35 percent of these occur in a truck’s blind spots. For that reason, the Minnesota Trucking Association has created this instructional video on safely sharing the road with semi-trucks.
  • Paying attention to a truck’s blind spots.
  • Don’t linger when passing a large truck.
  • If you can’t see the driver in his/her mirror, they can’t see you.
  • Allow for plenty of room when merging around a large truck.
  • Don’t get distracted when driving.
• Space Invaders
  #SP017 (8 min. 1991)
  Driving Safety
  Space Invaders is a brief, information-packed video for all professional drivers. The video reviews the key concepts of judging safe driving distances between vehicles.
• Ten Tips for Truckers and the Environment
  #TR001 (18 min. 1994)
  Driving Safety
  Covers fuel conservation techniques, smoke emissions, truck washing, spills, hazardous waste and recycling. Suitable for drivers, mechanics, office workers and management.
• There Are Choices
  #TH012 (19 min. 1989)
  Driving Safety
  Narrated by Pat Summerall, this video explores the impact of attitudes and emotions on behavior behind the wheel, whether on or off the job. It raises awareness that we become accident prone when subject to the mood of the moment. Most importantly, the solution is also illustrated: taking a moment before driving for reflective self-awareness by putting your attitudes and emotions in order.
• Too Much to Lose
  #TO004 (22 min. 1992)
  Occupational
  Designed to assist companies faced with confronting substance abuse in the workplace. This program serves primarily as a discussion starter for a motor carrier=s employee assistance program (EAP).
• Truck Drivers and Cargo Security Training
  #TR007 (25 min.. 2002)
  Driving Safety
  On February 14, 2002, an Advisory Notice from the Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA) was published in the Federal Register. This notice advises shippers and carriers of voluntary measures they can take to enhance the security of shipments during transportation. Many of the recommendations are covered in this fast-paced, attention-getting video. Help make sure all of your drivers are aware of the dangers they face ÐÐ and teach them how to avoid trouble, spot danger signs and know how to respond. Covers:
  • Personal safety and ca.go security
  • How to minimize danger and lost revenue due to cargo theft, vehicle theft and assault
  • Do’s and don’ts
• Trucking - Accidents and Breakdowns
  #TR009 (12 min. 1994)
  Driving Safety
  Comply with required procedures for 49 CFR 392.22, 392.40, and 392.41. Covers 7-step accident response: Federal regulations on trucking accidents, post-accident actions minimize hazards, documenting and reporting accidents, what not to do in case of an accident, proper response for breakdowns.