Post-Crash Procedures (CMV Driver Training)
This training provides driver-trainees with the specifics of the roadside vehicle inspection process, what to expect during this activity, and the impact that violating Federal and state regulations has on their driving records and their employing motor carrier’s records.
Who should take this course? Any CMV driver or CDL holder
What industry does this course apply to? Transportation or Trucking Industry
Time to Complete this Course: 25 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Post-Crash Procedures Course:
- How to assess your condition and respond safely after a crash
- How to secure the area and deploy warning devices correctly
- When and how to notify law enforcement and your company
- What qualifies as a DOT-reportable accident
- When post-accident drug and alcohol testing is required
- Key definitions you must know for compliance
- How to document and collect evidence effectively
- What mistakes to avoid during and after a crash
- How to communicate professionally with investigators and your carrier
- How to apply lessons learned to prevent future incidents
$40.00
Description
This course teaches drivers how to assess their condition, secure the scene, set out warning devices, and communicate with authorities and their company. Learners will also understand what qualifies as a DOT-reportable accident, when post-accident drug and alcohol testing is required, and the definitions that determine compliance. The course also covers fire response basics, hazardous materials awareness, documentation techniques, evidence gathering, and professional expectations during investigations and post-crash reviews.
Topics include:
- Introduction and FMCSA
- Initial Response
- Emotional Readiness and Composure
- Protecting the Area
- Hazardous Materials Awareness
- General Classes of Fires
- How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
- Putting Out Fires
- Notifying Authorities and Your Company
- Internal Reporting and Documentation
- Determining Reportable Accidents and Testing
- Definitions
- Post-Accident Testing and Medical Process
- Vehicle Inspection & Return-to-Duty
- The Accident Register
- Collecting Evidence
- Conclusion
