Professional Skills for Driving Trucks - guide book
Our 'Professional Skills for Driving Trucks' book is a graphically illustrated, spiral bound, comprehensive guide to driving trucks on New Zealand roads.
This book is targeted at the trainee or less experienced driver but would also be useful for long-time drivers and anyone interested in trucks. Published in March 2009, it is especially relevant as the need for professional drivers continues to grow.
Full of no-nonsense information, this book is essentially a truck driver's "bible". An indispensable reference for those in the industry, it includes all the skills and knowledge you need to safely and efficiently drive trucks. All drivers, no matter how experienced, will get something from it.
The book is an excellent companion guide for people working towards a truck driving national qualification or Modern Apprenticeship. Ten chapters set out information relevant to at least 20 unit standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework.
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Chapter topics:
- heavy vehicle systems and components
- vehicle inspection
- trailers
- loading and unloading
- route planning and selection
- safe driving
- heavy vehicle dynamics
- vehicle emergencies
- achieving operating efficiency
- looking after yourself.
Driving trucks is a very rewarding career. Other jobs can tie you to a desk but truck driving is all about freedom and experiences.
Order your copy
Professional Skills for Driving Trucks costs $39.95 (GST inclusive) plus postage. Payment is by credit card only.
To order your copy please download the resource order form (Assessors, please login and order online) complete the form and email, post or fax your order to us; details are on the form.
For more information contact us on FREEPHONE 0800 88 21 21 or email info@mito.org.nz.
