| Performance Skill | Proficiency Expectation |
| Operation – Understand & Properly use Vehicle and Control Systems | Understand the basic function of the vehicle and control systems and be able to communicate issues to driver managers, safety managers and shop managers. |
| Shifting | Use double clutching procedures, use proper shifting techniques for up/down shifting at recommended RPM’s, and select proper gear when descending a grade. |
| Hazard Awareness/Safety Proficiency
CORE module-01-safety-proficiency-hazard-awareness PTDI 13-identify-potential-driving-hazards-and-perform-emergency-maneuvers PTDI 14-identify-and-adjust-to-difficult-and-extreme-driving-conditions |
Learn and implement the fundamental principle for being safe, which is to identify potential hazards associated with the performance of your job and taking the necessary action to either 1) eliminate the hazard or; 2) minimize the hazard. |
| Driver Portal/Paperwork
CORE module-03-driver-app-driver-portal-paperwork-and-payroll |
Effectively navigate driver portal, properly fill out and use Transflo machine to submit paperwork. |
| Trip Planning/Time Management | Plan trips in advance of starting the trip. Must account for breaks, sleep, permits, money, fuel, weather, etc. |
| Pre-trip Inspection | Demonstrate a thorough pre-trip inspection and complete electronic inspection forms. |
| Accident Avoidance/Smith System | Use Smith System principles in daily driving and be able to take appropriate actions before dangers develop into an emergency. |
| Fatigue Management | Know the main causes and signs of fatigue, how to manage fatigue and when to stop and sleep. |
| Distracted Driving | Learn and understand the three main types of distractions, their primary causes and best methods for eliminating distractions. |
| Following Distance | Properly manage following distance required for safe vehicle operation and understand purpose and functionality of truck equipped Following Distance Monitoring Technology. |
| Speed for Conditions | Follow speed limits and adjust speed appropriately for various road/weather conditions encountered. |
| Lane Changes | Be able to consistently take the correct steps for making a safe lane change. |
| Production | Know how to achieve daily, safe production goals. |
| Professional Conduct/Customer Service
CORE module-15-customer-service PTDI 19-use-effective-communication-and-public-relations-skills |
Be professional in both appearance and conduct and how to provide good customer service. Always involve driver manager in situations that require attention of Mgmnt. |
| Equipment Care and Maintenance | Be able to describe tractor/trailer preventive maintenance intervals and understand requirement to report new damage to claims dept immediately. |
| CSA | Have a basic understanding of CSA, most common violations and their causes, and how violations can be eliminated. |
| Electronic Logs | Understand the hours-of-service rules and importance of avoiding violations. Must know how to access, read, interpret and manage electronic logs. |
| Fuel Economy | Understand company’s policies on fuel management, techniques to achieve MPG goals and how to earn quarterly fuel bonus. |
| Turning/Signaling | Understand all of the fundamentals of setting up a turn safely. |
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