Apprentices progress at their own pace – they demonstrate
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
competency in skills and knowledge through assessment tests,
but are not required to complete a specific number of hours.
Professional Tank Truck Driver
Anonymous
National (OA)
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
47
Skills
Maintain a safe vehicle in good operating order and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
3
Maintain a safe vehicle in good operating order and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
3
- Check vehicle to make sure that mechanical, safety and emergency equipment is in good working order
- Maintain accurate logs of working hours, engine miles, vehicle service and repair status to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
- Complete a vehicle inspection report.
Properly and safely prepare vehicle, including loading
6
Properly and safely prepare vehicle, including loading
6
- Conduct pre-trip inspection of critical vehicle components and complete Driver Vehicle Inspection Report
- Perform en route inspections to ensure proper and safe operation of vehicle
- Perform post-trip inspection and make notes of actual or suspected abnormalities or malfunctions
- Couple tractor and trailer safely and properly
- Uncouple tractor and trailer safely and properly
- Make efficient trip plans taking into account fuel use, ease of transport, hazards mitigation, and state regulations
Safely travel and transport goods (if loaded) to correct location, meeting or exceeding deadlines
9
Safely travel and transport goods (if loaded) to correct location, meeting or exceeding deadlines
9
- Enter and start the vehicle properly
- Put vehicle in motion and drive properly and safely
- Shift properly to maintain speed and motion
- Operate vehicle in reverse and dock in an appropriate and safe manner
- Bring vehicle to a stop, including parking
- Conduct preemptive visual search to stay alert to and enable appropriate defensive response to hazards
- Manage speed to ensure safe passage and conformance with state and federal laws and regulations
- Maintain proper vehicle spacing for safe operation and hazard response
- Exercise appropriate precautions at railroad crossings
Pick up and deliver cargo on time and in good condition
5
Pick up and deliver cargo on time and in good condition
5
- Verify cargo types, nature, amount, and condition of cargo at pick-up and delivery
- Load, secure, and cover cargo as necessary and deliver to appropriate location
- Obtain necessary permits to transport cargo, if necessary
- Appropriately secure and protect high risk and high value cargo, obtaining necessary approvals and insurance coverage if necessary
- Accurately weigh loads and maintain weight distribution requirements
Utilize appropriate vehicle communication devices; communicate with others regarding vehicle operation and maintenance, safe driving protocols, and cargo transportation and delivery
7
Utilize appropriate vehicle communication devices; communicate with others regarding vehicle operation and maintenance, safe driving protocols, and cargo transportation and delivery
7
- Use appropriate signals and vehicle communications technology to communicate with other drivers
- Communicate appropriately with company dispatch operators and others engaged in the loading and receiving of goods
- Report malfunctions, breakdowns, or maintenance needs accurately and promptly
- Document cargo transportation and delivery specifications and actions
- Seek manager authorizations when necessary
- Maintain positive customer relations
- Seek roadside assistance from appropriate sources, when necessary
Maintain accurate and complete records related to travel times, distances, expenses, and delivery of products
4
Maintain accurate and complete records related to travel times, distances, expenses, and delivery of products
4
- Maintain accurate records regarding trip route, time, estimated fuel requirement and cargo
- Follow regulations and procedures to obtain special permits when necessary
- Correctly complete and submit cargo claims in the event of loss, damage, or refusal upon delivery
- Maintain records regarding load weights
Drive truck during the day and at night, in a variety of weather situations and road conditions
9
Drive truck during the day and at night, in a variety of weather situations and road conditions
9
- Operate vehicle safely at night
- Operate vehicle safely in cold weather
- Operate vehicle safely in hot weather
- Operate vehicle safely in mountainous terrain
- Operate vehicle safely in wet conditions
- Operate vehicle safely in windy conditions
- Operate vehicle safely in construction zones
- Scan, detect, and respond properly to potential dangers in the driving environment
- Use emergency maneuvers to avoid or recover from skids
Operate according to health, safety and environmental standards, best practices, and requirements
4
Operate according to health, safety and environmental standards, best practices, and requirements
4
- Comply with hours-of-service requirements
- Operate in a way that minimizes negative impact of transportation on environmental health and safety
- Respond appropriately and complete proper documentation in the event of an accident
- Manage life on the road to minimize stress and maintain health
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
290
RI hours
CDL Training
50
CDL Training
50
Safety
27
Safety
27
Safe Driving
17
Safe Driving
17
Adverse Driving (for varying weather and road conditions)
4
Adverse Driving (for varying weather and road conditions)
4
Mountain Driving
4
Mountain Driving
4
Fatigue Awareness
2
Fatigue Awareness
2
Rollover Prevention Awareness
2
Rollover Prevention Awareness
2
Defensive Driving Course
5
Defensive Driving Course
5
Personal Safety
3
Personal Safety
3
PPE Requirements
1
PPE Requirements
1
Injury Prevention
1
Injury Prevention
1
Respirator Handling/Use
0
Respirator Handling/Use
0
Fall Protection – 3 Point Contact
0
Fall Protection – 3 Point Contact
0
Elevated Heights
0
Elevated Heights
0
Equipment & Product Safety
4
Equipment & Product Safety
4
Spill/Cargo Claim Prevention
1
Spill/Cargo Claim Prevention
1
Confined Space Entry
1
Confined Space Entry
1
Understanding Product Movement (and its impacts on driving habits)
2
Understanding Product Movement (and its impacts on driving habits)
2
Emergency Response
3
Emergency Response
3
Incident Notification Procedures
1
Incident Notification Procedures
1
ER Response
2
ER Response
2
Tankers & Related Equipment (About)
14
Tankers & Related Equipment (About)
14
Types of Trailers
8
Types of Trailers
8
Trailer 306/406
2
Trailer 306/406
2
Trailer 307/407
2
Trailer 307/407
2
Trailer MC 331
2
Trailer MC 331
2
Trailer 412
2
Trailer 412
2
Loading/Unloading Equipment
6
Loading/Unloading Equipment
6
Hoses, Fittings & Valving
1
Hoses, Fittings & Valving
1
Heat Exchangers
1
Heat Exchangers
1
Intransit Heat
1
Intransit Heat
1
PTO Pump Operation
2
PTO Pump Operation
2
Loading & Unloading
12
Loading & Unloading
12
Operating Unloading Equipment
3
Operating Unloading Equipment
3
Hose Handling/Inspections
1
Hose Handling/Inspections
1
Balance loading
1
Balance loading
1
Shipper Specific Training
2
Shipper Specific Training
2
Unloading
6
Unloading
6
Gravity Drop
1
Gravity Drop
1
Chemical Delivery
1
Chemical Delivery
1
Above Ground Storage Tank Deliveries
2
Above Ground Storage Tank Deliveries
2
Balance off loading
1
Balance off loading
1
HazMat
10
HazMat
10
Hazardous Materials Handling
3
Hazardous Materials Handling
3
HazMat Route Planning (including railroad crossings)
2
HazMat Route Planning (including railroad crossings)
2
Corrosive material training PPE – Accidental contact – Eye wash- safety shower
2
Corrosive material training PPE – Accidental contact – Eye wash- safety shower
2
Proper Attendance of HAZMAT while unloading
1
Proper Attendance of HAZMAT while unloading
1
Lockout/Tagout
0
Lockout/Tagout
0
Emergency Response – Hazardous Materials
2
Emergency Response – Hazardous Materials
2
Cargo Management
8
Cargo Management
8
Product Compatability & Tank Washes
2
Product Compatability & Tank Washes
2
Avoiding Cargo Contamination
2
Avoiding Cargo Contamination
2
Produc Specific Hazards (i.e. corrosion, etc.)
2
Produc Specific Hazards (i.e. corrosion, etc.)
2
Cargo security (seals, tracking etc.)
1
Cargo security (seals, tracking etc.)
1
Scaling Loads & Understanding Metering Systems
1
Scaling Loads & Understanding Metering Systems
1
Mechanical Skills
8
Mechanical Skills
8
Vehicle Inspections (including understanding of DOT OOS requirements)
4
Vehicle Inspections (including understanding of DOT OOS requirements)
4
Basic roadside diagnostics
2
Basic roadside diagnostics
2
Securing equipment along the road
2
Securing equipment along the road
2
Compliance
4
Compliance
4
Hours of Service & Other DOT/FMCSA Regulations
2
Hours of Service & Other DOT/FMCSA Regulations
2
OSHA Standards for Transportation
2
OSHA Standards for Transportation
2
Social Awareness & Driver Lifestyle
6
Social Awareness & Driver Lifestyle
6
Tank Truck Ergonomics
3
Tank Truck Ergonomics
3
Truckers Against Trafficking
1
Truckers Against Trafficking
1
Stress Management (avoiding road rage)
2
Stress Management (avoiding road rage)
2
Company Specific
10
Company Specific
10
Communications/Customer Service
2
Communications/Customer Service
2
Trip Planning & Managing Driver Efficiency
2
Trip Planning & Managing Driver Efficiency
2
Completing, Maintaining & Submitting Paperwork
2
Completing, Maintaining & Submitting Paperwork
2
Technology (ELDs and other Technology/Operating Systems)
4
Technology (ELDs and other Technology/Operating Systems)
4