Overview:

• Covers important information drivers need to know:
  • Basic elements of backing
  • Types of backing maneuvers
  • How to safely and properly execute these maneuvers
  • The most common backing errors and problem areas
  • Straight-line backing
  • Sight-side backing
  • Jacking and chasing
  • Alley dock backing
  • Blind side backing
  • And more
• Ready-to-use training program includes several components
• Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired

Many drivers struggle with backing: it is the most common cause of incidents and crashes in the transport industry

This program covers a critical safety topic in 16 minutes and keeps your drivers' attention with dramatic footage, dynamic graphics, 3-D animation, hazard perception challenge scenarios, and "Road Wise" commentary from seasoned transport pros.

Program Components

• (1) 16-Minute DVD - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels.
• (1) Trainer Bulletin - Provides background info on the topic covered and gives a brief overview of the video. Also includes a 5-question quiz and handout exercise for drivers.
• (11) Driver Skill Cards - Recap key points from the training program and include receipts for you and the driver to document training.

DVD Main Menu

• Play Program – Plays entire main program.
• Chapter Selections – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training. (Items in boldface are actual menu selections.)
  • Hazard Perception Challenge Question – The video opens with a backing scenario.
  • Introduction – Explains that ninety percent of trucking incidents and crashes happen during backing maneuvers and that backing may be basic, but it sure isn't simple.
  • Get Out And Look – Reviews the critical importance to get out and look (G.O.A.L.) before completing any backing maneuver.
  • Points to Remember – Reviews safe backing guidelines that should be part of every backing maneuver.
  • Straight Line Backing – Reviews the steps to successful straight line backing.
  • Sight Side Backing – Reviews the steps to successful sight side backing.
  • Jacking and Chasing – Reviews the steps to correctly jack and chase the trailer while backing.
  • Alley Dock Backing – Reviews the steps to successful alley dock backing.
  • Blind Side Backing – Reviews the precautions and steps needed for successful blind side backing, including using a spotter when possible.
  • Correcting Trailer Drift – Reviews how to properly correct trailer drift while backing.
  • Conclusion – Emphasizes that good backing procedures are critical to you and everyone around you, and to get out and look, take your time, and use your mirrors.
  • Hazard Perception Challenge Answer – The video closes with a backing scenario.
• Review – Provides a quick way to refresh memory on key points of the program to better aid retention.
• Commentary – Additional interviews of industry professionals.
• Quiz – 10 interactive questions; offers correct/incorrect remediation to reinforce effectiveness of training.
• Message for Management – Gives introduction to the training program and topic for trainers/management.
• Previews – Offers a sneak peek at a related training program.

Producer: J.J. Keller