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The Audiobook

The manual,
narrated for the road.

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Hot Topics in Trucking Safety

Ch 8 — The Silent Career Killers

Fatigue, distraction, and complacency — the dangers you can't see. A short briefing for the start of your shift.

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The Smith Safe Driving System

Aim high, get the big picture, keep your eyes moving, leave yourself an out, and make sure they see you.

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Truck Stop Etiquette

Fueling, parking, traffic flow, and personal safety at the busiest hubs on the road.

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03

Backing & Tandem Control

Slide your tandems, manage tail-swing, and back into the tightest dock without a spotter.

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Driving on Frozen Roads

Read the ice, find safe parking before everyone else does, and talk to dispatch the right way.

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Road Markings & The Don'ts

Yellow lines, U-turns, low-clearance bridges, and railroad crossings — what kills careers.

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Reading Signs & The Interstate System

Even vs. odd, loops vs. spurs, mile markers and exit numbers decoded.

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Why Every Driver Still Needs a CB

GPS and apps are great — until they aren't. The radio still saves lives.

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