Whistleblowing and Coercion (CMV Driver Training)
$20.00
Learn how to recognize coercion, report unsafe or illegal requests, and protect yourself from retaliation under FMCSA and OSHA whistleblower regulations.
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: 20 minutes
Key Takeaways from the Whistleblowing and Coercion course:
Procedures Course:
- A clearer understanding of driver rights related to safety and compliance
- How to recognize situations that require additional attention or action
- When and how to use appropriate reporting channels
- Why documentation plays an important role in protecting drivers
- How federal agencies become involved in investigations
- What professional conduct looks like during reporting and follow-up
- How these protections support long-term safety and career stability
- How to communicate professionally with investigators and your carrier
- How to apply lessons learned to prevent future incidents
Description
This course provides commercial motor vehicle drivers with a clear understanding of whistleblower protections and coercion regulations under FMCSA and OSHA. Drivers will learn how to recognize unsafe or illegal requests, understand the difference between coercion and harassment, and properly report violations without fear of retaliation. The course explains when protections apply, how complaints are investigated, and why documentation is critical. Through real-world case examples, drivers will see how these protections work in practice and how professional reporting strengthens safety and compliance across the trucking industry.
Topics include:
- Introduction and FMCSA
- Understanding Whistleblower Protections
- Coercion in the Trucking Industry
- Filing Complaints and OSHA Investigations
- Reporting Violations Safely
- Case Examples and Lessons
- Ask a Professional Trucker
- Conclusion
