Professional Skills for Driving Trucks

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:

  1. heavy vehicle systems and components
  2. vehicle inspection
  3. trailers
  4. loading and unloading
  5. route planning and selection
  6. safe driving
  7. heavy vehicle dynamics
  8. vehicle emergencies
  9. achieving operating efficiency
  10. 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

To order your copy, call us on 0800 4ABOOK (0800 422665).

Professional Skills for Driving Trucks costs $89.95 (including GST) + $5.00 for packaging and postage. Payment is by credit card only. Please have your credit card handy when you call.

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