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Professional Driver Profile Testing
This profile test was designed and developed to scientific standards and will provide employers with an unbiased judgment of an applicant's probability to succeed as a professional driver according to responses provided by the applicant on the test.
This test was funded by a national insurer of commercial vehicles operators and is a web-based program. Tests are taken online and automatically scored, with the results available immediately to employers. For more information and purchasing details on Driver Profile Testing, contact Daecher Consulting Group at (717) 975-9190.
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Catastrophic Response Manual
If one of your vehicles or employees are involved in a catastrophic accident, are you prepared to respond? Do you know what to do? Who should you contact? Are you prepared for the media?
Your entire organization should have a plan to respond to catastrophic events. Everyone should know what to do and when to do it. Responsibilities should be assigned to specific people within the organization so that there is no duplication or omission of effort. This manual provides a detailed outline of how to plan for and manage catastrophic events if they occur. It offers guidelines and suggestions towards who should be responsible for activities, what to consider when communicating with the media, and how to manage the information that will be assembled as a result of the accident.
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Commercial Vehicle Preventable
Accident Manual
This manual identifies types of accidents and provides suggestions towards changes in policies, procedures, maintenance practices and training programs. It also provides a comprehensive accident analysis worksheet for basic accident types.
This publication was funded by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carriers.
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Motorcoach Driver Training Curriculum
A complete and comprehensive curriculum to train entry level motorcoach drivers. The curriculum includes an instructor's manual, a student manual, and a complete set of "white copy" transparencies.
This curriculum was funded by the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carriers and is available on floppy disc or in hard copy form.
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Motorcoach Inspector Training
If you want to know how commercial vehicle inspectors prepare for motorcoach inspections and what they look for from an "out-of-service" point of view, this publication is for you. The training manual details facility, destination, and road-side inspections; detailed planning guidelines associated with each type of inspection; and provides detailed knowledge about the unique aspects of motorcoaches. An inspection guide and out-of-service criteria are also included.
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Professional Driver Hiring Program
A complete guide for recruiting, screening and selecting the best candidates for commercial driving in your organization. Tips on advertising and structured interviews are provided. Important information concerning applications, background checks, motor vehicle report reviews and exams is provided. Important information concerning drug testing and physical exams is also provided.
This program also incorporates a profile/personality test which is highly effective in selecting the best person for commercial vehicle driving. This driver profile test is a stand alone product as well as a part of the complete Professional Driver Hiring Program.
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School Bus Driver
Instruction Program
An instructor's guide in providing training to school bus drivers. The curriculum includes training materials concerning school bus driver roles and responsibilities, passenger control, accidents and emergencies, bus maintenance and inspection and driving fundamentals.
This instructional program was funded by the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
