CAWP Safety Bulletin # 16 - 07

Suggested Routing                                                            December 20, 2007
X Company Management
X Safety Director/Coordinator

TO:	CAWP/H2AP Members
FROM:	Jason M. Koss, CSP, Director of Industry Relations
SUBJECT:	Professional Truck Driver Defensive Driving Course

CAWP and All-State Careers are offering a Professional Truck Driver Defensive Driving Course. This course will be presented by All-State Career instructors certified through the National Safety Council.

In this Professional Truck Driver Defensive Driving Course (DDC) seminar, truck drivers will learn defensive driving techniques that will help them avoid collisions and violations. This DDC course will focus on personal responsibility and the consequences of the driving decisions they make. This course will benefit CDL truck drivers, non-CDL truck drivers, and safety/fleet managers. Attendees will receive a completion certificate and manual.

Topics include:

•	The most common causes of truck-related collisions – and how to avoid them
•	The Defensive Driving Course Collision Prevention Formula
•	Setting safety standards and protecting other motorists
•	The unique challenges of driving large vehicles
•	Managing lanes safely
•	Dealing with uncontrollable driving conditions and hazards

DATE:	January 18, 2008   TIME: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
LOCATION:	CAWP Offices located at: 1201 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15216 (directions will be sent upon request or go to www.cawp.org)
COURSE FEE:	$60.00/participant – Make checks payable to: H2AP and mail to CAWP.
REGISTRATION:	Go on-line to www.cawp.org or fax this form to (412) 343-8005, or for more information and/or phone registration, call (412) 343-8000.