Nearly every job requires some level of safety training and every organization should make it a priority to ensure their assets are protected. Unfortunately long-haul trucking is one of the most dangerous jobs and safety has more to do about the driver then it does the vehicle.
If trucking is a lifestyle to you, then taking care of Your Life is probably your top priority. Safety tips for you are; getting quality family time, a balanced diet, proper sleeping routines, exercising, and feeling confident behind the wheel. These are important to you, your family, and to us too.
At TransX we don’t just give you some links for quick references or paper handouts with resources and send you on your way. No, we take a proactive approach to ensure that when you leave your family behind that they have peace of mind you are returning safely and unharmed.
We provide a continuous and comprehensive training program that includes driving simulators as an integral part of our Continuing Driver Education Program. We require completion of annual courses and the use of the simulator as a mandatory condition of your Owner Operator Agreement.
The 2015 courses are:
– January thru March – Decision Driving
– April thru June – Space Management
– July thru September – Adverse Conditions
– October thru December – Speed Management
In addition to the above 4 courses you are required to complete two paid bi-annual training course that all drivers complete annually. Completion of these courses and the use of the simulator are a mandatory condition of, and forms part of your Owner Operator Agreement and apply to yourself and all drivers under your employment.
If trucking is a lifestyle for you then consider reaching out to one of Our Recruiters and start taking control of Your Life, in Your Lane.
