- Some companies prefer to train their own employees on the specifics of flatbed trucking. They teach their employees about the difference between driving a flatbed truck and a regular truck, as well as the laws and regulations they need to know. These laws pertain to the specific area in which they are expected to drive and could include several states' laws.
- Rather than having someone conduct a class for your employees, you can purchase or rent a training video that covers the basics of flatbed trucking. In addition to general driving rules, it can also discuss how to properly tarp and cover loads, how to be prepared for different size loads and the proper way to handle different materials that could be transported on your truck.
- Different training programs cover a variety of topics, however, there are several topics that should be discussed. These include, but are not limited to, proper log documentation, physical examinations, maintenance, complying with regulatory service hours and being aware of speed limits on the road.
- Even after a driver has received their initial training, it is often necessary to attend ongoing training sessions throughout their career. As regulations and laws are subject to change over time, as well as technologies related to trucking, it can be become necessary to participate in additional training over time.
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