driver knowledge

[newbieTrucker]

Just wondering what is the norm for most trucking companies in terms of what they expect you know about the truck technical or mechanical wise ?

[marcel27208]

most companies require you to know the 18 or 20 inch round thing known as the steering wheel

[silvan]

Just wondering what is the norm for most trucking companies in terms of what they expect you know about the truck technical or mechanical wise ?

They expect you to know enough to pass the pre-trip part of the CDL exam, which requires you to know quite a lot about how to tell when something is out of whack. As far as expecting you to know how to work on the truck yourself, I'd say no only do most companies not expect you to do this, but they would frown upon you touching anything yourself without specific authorization to do so.

[Kranky]

Just wondering what is the norm for most trucking companies in terms of what they expect you know about the truck technical or mechanical wise ?

They expect you to know enough to pass the pre-trip part of the CDL exam, which requires you to know quite a lot about how to tell when something is out of whack. As far as expecting you to know how to work on the truck yourself, I'd say no only do most companies not expect you to do this, but they would frown upon you touching anything yourself without specific authorization to do so.

Amen.

A driver should have the knowledge to spot any problems when doing a pre trip, but then report the problem to the company and have the mechanics fix it.

If you spot a problem that would make the truck unsafe, DO NOT drive it until it's fixed, no matter how much your boss or dispatcher tells you to.

Your life, your CDL, and the lives of others on the road are all at stake.

[heavyhaulerss]

just tell em your a member of class a forum.com. that's all the knowledge you'll need.period!