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Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series Streaming Video Training Program - English

Driver training helps drivers reduce truck backing accidents by teaching them how to recognize backing dangers and provide expert-level backing procedures.

Product Code:56900

Ordering Note: When ordering Streaming Video Training Program, you will be provided a link to access the program you purchased. You will have 5 consecutive days to access the program starting from the time you click the link.


The Driver Training Series is a collection of training programs which emphasize the essential skills necessary for safe CMV operation. This series is appropriate for all levels of drivers, from the entry-level to the veteran driver.

Truck backing counts as a very small percentage of a driver's driving time. But, the most common, and sometimes most costly, crashes or incidents in trucking involve backing. Backing incidents don't just damage trailers, buildings, and other equipment; sometimes they're fatal.

This program is designed to help reduce the number of backing accidents by teaching drivers how to recognize the dangers of backing and provide expert-level backing procedures. It covers the proper procedures for each backing maneuver, including straight-line, alley dock, sight-side jackknife, and blind-side jackknife backing and parallel parking.

  • Intended Audience: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
  • Streaming Video format allows trainers to conduct effective, affordable training wherever they have Internet access
  • Includes 5 days of access to the video, plus downloadable Trainer Guide, quiz and answer key, a training log and supplemental video content
  • Program is viewable from video-capable, internet-connected mobile devices such as an iPhone and iPad, as well as most Android tablets and phones

What's Included

  • (1) 17-minute video - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels. Divided into two chapters:
    1. Dangers & Guidelines
      • Backing Dangers
      • General Backing Guidelines
    2. How to Back Your Tractor-Trailer Safely
      • Steering Principles
      • Backing Maneuvers
  • (1) Trainer Guide PDF - Provides information on how to develop, organize, and conduct effective backing techniques training sessions.

What's Covered

After completing Chapter 1: Dangers & Guidelines, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize backing dangers and:
    • Never back unless necessary
    • Have patience and use good judgement
    • Be attentive
    • Understand the serious damage to trailers, buildings, and equipment
    • Understand the risk of personal injury – even fatalities
    • Understand backing accidents are 100% avoidable
  • Recall general backing guidelines such as:
    • Eliminate noise
    • Get out and look
    • Back slowly
    • Use a spotter
    • Open your doors

After completing Chapter 2: How to Back Your Tractor-Trailer Safely, learners will be able to:

  • Apply good steering principles such as:
    • Jacking
    • Chasing
    • Following
    • Using push-pull technique
  • Apply appropriate backing maneuvers such as:
    • Straight-Line Backing
    • Alley Dock Backing or Curved Backing
    • Sight-Side Jackknife Backing
    • Blind-Side Jackknife Backing
    • Offset Backing

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For a quote to use this training on your company intranet or learning management system, contact us at customsolutions@jjkeller.com or 1-800-327-6868. Learn more.

Compliance Topic: DOT and Driver Training

Industry: Transportation

Language: English

Format: Streaming Video

Copyright Date: 2019