SmartDriver for Highway Trucking (SDHT) web-based training is the flexible choice for trucking professionals on the go. The training provides immediate access to course content anytime and anywhere an Internet connection is available. Instructors can also leverage SDHT resources for in-class and on-road training delivery.
This free training helps truckers and trucking companies improve fuel efficiency while increasing on-road safety. The course focuses on fuel-saving techniques within a driver’s control, such as idling, progressive shifting and maintenance.
A certificate of achievement is awarded to those who complete the training with a mark of at least 80%.
Course outline
SDHT training is composed of four modules that can be used individually or in a blended learning approach:
- Module 1: Why fuel-efficient driving matters
- Module 2: Physical factors that affect fuel efficiency
- Module 3: Fuel efficient driving
- Module 4: Vehicle care and inspection
Audience
Commercial trucking industry professionals
Delivery method
Online, self-paced
Duration
Participants will need approximately 1-3 hours to complete the training