Course details
Entry-Level Driver Training: Trip Planning
Course Overview
The idea behind trip planning is to design the most effective, efficient, safe, and legal route between two points. A well thought out trip plan can mean a savings of time and money for drivers and motor carriers. A good plan can also mean a safe trip for drivers and the loads they are hauling. If drivers have a solid plan before hitting the road, they are better able to devote all of their attention to driving.
This course is designed to focus on the five basic steps of trip planning: paperwork, selecting the route, estimating time, estimating fuel use, and estimating trip expenses.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the paperwork required for the driver, the cargo, and the vehicle
- Discuss considerations when selecting their route, along with how to read a map and use a global positioning system (GPS)
- List vehicle and cargo restrictions
- Describe things to should consider when estimating trip time
- List conditions that can affect fuel usage
Topics Covered
- Paperwork
- Driver
- Cargo
- Vehicle
- Route Selection
- Reading Maps
- Online Resources
- Global Positioning Systems (GPS)
- Your Safety
- Vehicle & Cargo Restrictions
- Estimating Time
- Estimating Fuel Usage & Selecting Fuel-Efficient Routes
- Estimating Trip Expenses
This course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
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