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Commercial Motor Vehicle Road Evaluation and Coaching

by Steve Spalitta, from the Community

This commercial motor vehicle road evaluation and coaching checklist helps organizations assess the driving performance of DOT drivers to meet FMCSR requirements. It covers pre trip inspections, placing the vehicle in motion, coupling and uncoupling, backing and parking, slowing and stopping, traffic operations, and general driving habits. The template also includes customer location practices for safe delivery, trailer security, and post trip procedures, ensuring drivers follow best practices and safety regulations while maintaining professional standards.

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This detailed evaluation form serves as a comprehensive assessment tool for commercial drivers, focusing on three key areas: basic operations, delivery procedures, and safety habits. The checklist covers essential aspects including pre-trip inspections, vehicle maintenance, driving skills, delivery protocols, and safety compliance. It ensures drivers maintain professional standards in uniform presentation, vehicle cleanliness, documentation, and customer interaction. The form includes specific requirements for hazardous materials handling, proper logging procedures, and safety equipment checks. Supervisors can evaluate drivers' performance in areas such as defensive driving, proper lifting techniques, and adherence to company policies. This document helps maintain high safety standards and operational efficiency in commercial delivery operations while providing clear documentation of driver performance and areas for improvement.

by Brandon Smith, from the Community

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Bridger Record of Road Test

This Bridger Record of Road Test checklist helps supervisors evaluate commercial drivers across critical skills. Sections cover pre trip inspection and emergency equipment, coupling and uncoupling, engine controls, clutch and transmission use, brakes, steering, and lights. It also assesses backing and parking in city and road settings, slowing and stopping on grades, and safe operation in traffic with proper signaling and turning. Use this template to document road test performance, note deficiencies, and support training and compliance for transport and logistics teams.

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Use this structured checklist to assess heavy vehicle drivers on safe driving and coupling and uncoupling procedures. It covers licence and vehicle details, pre trip inspections, on road skills such as route planning, compliance with road laws, hazard perception, and efficient vehicle control. Detailed steps guide coupling and uncoupling, including visual checks, tug tests, brake tests, and safety confirmations. Trainers record competency for multiple assessments, provide feedback, and capture candidate and assessor sign off for training records.

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