Video Training Catalog
Protective Insurance Company is now offering Video On Demand (Streaming Video)!
Utilizing J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.’s robust video library, Protective Insurance Company can provide you with the up-to-date DOT, Hazmat, OSHA/Workplace Safety, Construction, and Human Resources (HR) videos.
To request these videos, please contact us at lossprevention@protectiveinsurance.com.
Cargo Securement: Flatbeds
Formats
: E-Learning and Streaming Video
Regulations Covered
:
49 CFR 392.9 and Part 393, Subpart I
Intended Audience
: All drivers of vehicles that require a CDL to operate
Copyright Date
: 2015
Language
: English
E-Learning Length
: 40 minutes
Video Run Time
: 24:30
E-Learning Product Code
: English: 43846 | Spanish: 66652
Video Product Code
: English: 41304
This program will help to clarify the rules for carriers and drivers so you can avoid citations and fines from being out of compliance, and helps reduce time spent on roadside inspections (or worse, being placed out of service).
The program also addresses CSA implications of cargo securement violations to helps carriers and drivers reduce cargo securement violations that will be placed into the Safety Measurement System (SMS) and help you and your driver achieve low BASIC scores.
To help reduce crashes, injuries, loss of life, cargo damage, damage to vehicles and other property, insurance rates and other costs, Cargo Securement Flatbeds covers cargo securement best practices and personal safety, and reinforces that the regulations are the minimum requirements that need to be met.
The Cargo Securement: Flatbeds training program covers the following topics:
- Pre-trip and en route responsibilities related to cargo loading, cargo inspection, and cargo securement
- Differences between direct tiedown and indirect tiedown methods
- How each method affects the number of tiedowns required
- Restraining capacity of tiedown devices, how to determine them, and how they affect cargo securement
- Determining the minimum number of tiedowns required for loads, and know why it often makes sense to go above and beyond the minimum requirements
- Proper cargo securement techniques
- How cargo securement and Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) are related
- Securement requirements for several common types of cargo typically hauled by flatbeds
Caught-In or -Between for Construction
Formats
: E-Learning
Regulations Covered
:
29 CFR 1926 Subparts I, N, O, P, Q, S, T, V, W, CC
Intended Audience
: All general construction workers
Copyright Date
: 2014
Language
: English
E-Learning Length
: 35 minutes
E-Learning Product Code
: 36695
Caught-in or -between hazards in construction can cause serious injury. According to OSHA, caught-in or -between injuries result from a person being squeezed, caught, crushed, pinched, or compressed between two or more objects, or parts of an object.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe caught-in or caught-between hazards
- Identify the major types of caught-in or -between hazards in construction
- Explain how to protect yourself from caught-in or -between hazards
- Summarize employer requirements to protect workers from caught-in or -between hazards
The J. J. Keller Focus Four Hazards: Caught-In or -Between for Construction online course covers the following topic:
- The major types of caught-in or -between hazards in construction
- Protecting oneself from caught-in or -between hazards
- Employer requirements to protect workers from caught-in or -between hazards
- Addresses key elements of OSHA's Focus Four Inspection process and concentrates on the training designed to help construction workers identify these dangers on the jobsite and how to avoid them
CDL Class A Driver Training: Backing, Parking, and Docking
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 21 minutes
Product Code
: 62383
Successfully backing a vehicle requires skill, practice, patience, and good judgment. Improper or inattentive backing can result in lost time, additional paperwork, and damage to vehicles, buildings, or other equipment. Backing and parking can be some of the most difficult maneuvers a driver performs.
This training is designed to help inexperienced CDL Class A drivers with the proper procedures for backing, parking, and docking.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe how to safely back your vehicle
- Explain how to safely park your vehicle
- Explain additional precautions to take when backing in loading docks and parking lots
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Backing, Parking, and Docking training program covers the following topics:
Backing
- General Backing Guidelines
- Backing Techniques
- Backing Safely
- Backing Safety Tip
Parking
- Street Parking
- Parking Lots
Docking
- Loading Docks
CDL Class A Driver Training: Basic Controls
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 32 minutes
Product Code
: 62381
A professional driver must have a good understanding of basic vehicle control. These skills are the foundation needed for safe vehicle operation.
This training is designed to help CDL drivers understand basic vehicle controls and maneuvers.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss how to start up and shut down your vehicle’s engine
- Describe how to put your vehicle in motion and come to a complete stop
- Identify ways to maneuver through turns, curves, and roundabouts, and enter/exit highways safely
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Basic Controls training program covers the following topics:
Engine
- Engine Start-Up (Automatic Transmission)
- Engine Warm-Up
- Engine Cool-Down
- Engine Shutdown (Automatic Transmission)
Motion and Stopping
- Putting a Vehicle in Motion (Automatic Transmission)
- Putting a Vehicle in Motion (Manual Transmission)
- Stopping a Vehicle (Automatic Transmission)
Turns
- Turning
- Steering Your Vehicle
- Right Turns
- Left Turns
Roadway Hazards
- Curves
- Roundabouts
- Restricted Areas
- On Ramps/Off Ramps
CDL Class A Driver Training: Becoming a Professional Driver
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 20 minutes
Product Code
: 62359
The professional driver always acts in a safe, courteous, and compliant manner in all situations―from safe driving habits to superior customer service.
This course covers some of the basics of being a professional driver, including:
- How the transportation industry is regulated,
- The qualifications you must meet,
- What actions can cause you to be disqualified,
- Prohibited drug and alcohol use, and
- Your role as the face of your company.
This training is designed to introduce CDL drivers to some of the basics when it comes to being a professional in the transportation industry. The course will discuss a driver’s role as the face of their company, how the industry is regulated, the qualifications they must meet, and what actions can cause a driver to be disqualified.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations
- Identify the required driver qualifications and what causes driver disqualification
- Discuss drug and alcohol prohibitions
- Explain how their conduct on the road and at the customer influences the public’s view of the driver and their company
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Becoming a Professional Driver training program covers the following topics:
A Regulated Industry
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs
Disqualifications
- Disqualification: Major offenses
- Disqualification: Serious Traffic Violations
- Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Violations
- Out-of-Service Order Violations
Alcohol and Drug Prohibition
- Drug and Alcohol Prohibitions
- Alcohol Prohibitions
- Drug Prohibitions
- The Bottom Line
Your Vehicle: A Rolling Advertisement
- Lasting Impressions
- Your Driving Habits
- Vehicle Appearance
- The Face of Your Company
- Your Conduct and Image
- How to Handle an Angry Customer
CDL Class A Driver Training: Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 20 minutes
Product Code
: 62403
When it comes to topics of importance in the motor carrier industry, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) is at the top of the list.
So, what is CSA and how does it affect you and your company? This course will help you answer this and many more questions on the topic.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers understand the part they play in the CSA system.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the goal of Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
- List the four major components of CSA
- Describe the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
- Recognize actions that can be taken by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in an intervention
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Safety, Compliance, and Accountability (CSA) training program covers the following topics:
What Is CSA?
- CSA System
- CSA Application
- CSA Components
Key Components
- Data Collection
- Safety Measurement System (SMS)
- Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs)
- Assigning Value
- Safety Evaluation
- Interventions
- Motor Carrier Interventions
- Driver Interventions
Your Role in CSA
- Positive Scores
- CSA-Related Data
CDL Class A Driver Training: Control Systems
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 20 minutes
Product Code
: 62360
For a professional driver, the vehicle’s controls and instruments are essential to basic operation, safety, and maintenance.
This training is designed to help drivers understand how control systems function.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the purpose of a vehicle’s engine controls
- Locate a vehicle’s primary controls and discuss the function of each
- Describe the purpose of a vehicle’s secondary controls and identify their locations
- Recognize all vehicle instruments and explain the acceptable operating range for each
- Identify warning devices commonly found on a vehicle
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Control Systems training program covers the following topics:
Primary Controls
- Engine Controls
- Primary Vehicle Controls
Secondary Controls
- Secondary Vehicle Controls
Vehicle Instruments
- Vehicle Instruments
- Warning Lights and Alarms
CDL Class A Driver Training: Coupling Trailers
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 15 minutes
Product Code
: 62402
Professional commercial motor vehicle drivers deal with coupling and uncoupling pretty much on a daily basis. Drivers need to be able to do it efficiently, but also need to do it safely. If they don’t, the costs can be huge. They need to know what to look for when inspecting the coupling system how the coupling process works.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers understand techniques to help them safely couple a tractor-trailer.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain how to effectively inspect the coupling system
- Describe the coupling process
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Coupling Trailers training program covers the following topics:
Inspection
- Inspecting the Fifth Wheel
Positioning
- Getting Into Position
- Connecting
- Getting Ready to Go
CDL Class A Driver Training: Dash Cameras
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 10 minutes
Product Code
: 62715
A lot can happen on the road, and it can happen very quickly. Being able to view what led up to an accident or a close call can be extremely helpful.
This course provides an introduction to dash cameras, including:
- What a dash camera is,
- The activities captured by dash cameras,
- How dash cameras benefit you and your company, and
- How your company uses dash camera information.
This training is designed to introduce CDL drivers to the benefits of dash cameras. The course will discuss dash camera functionality, benefits of dash cameras, triggering events, and how your company uses dash camera information.
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Dash Cameras training program covers the following topics:
Dash Camera Functionality
- Outward Facing Camera
- Triggering Events
Dash Camera Benefits
- Impartial Witness
- Proof of What Happened
- Identify Behavior that Leads to Accidents
How Your Company Used Dash Camera Information
- What to expect after Triggering Events
- Driver Recognition
- Driver Coaching
- Preservation of Evidence
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Communication
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 12 minutes
Product Code
: 62385
Seeing and being seen is key when it comes to communication. Seeing is being able to focus your attention on the road and the task of driving without getting distracted. Being seen is making your presence and intentions known to other drivers.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers communicate with others and develop the skills to understand the communications of others.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe ways to communicate your intent by using turn signals and brake lights
- Discuss how to communicate your presence through the use of headlights, horn, warning devices, and eye contact
- Explain how eye contact techniques can help you communicate with bicyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Communication training program covers the following topics:
Communicating While Driving
- Communicate Intent
- Communicate Presence
- Communication from Others
- Communication Prohibitions
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Distracted Driving
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 15 minutes
Product Code
: 62386
Distraction occurs any time a driver takes their eyes off the road, their hands off the wheel, or their mind off driving. Common distractions can be a phone, radio, even a navigation system. Anything that a driver does—other than focusing on driving safely—is a distraction.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers recognize and manage distractions while on the road.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common driving distractions
- Describe how to prevent accidents caused by distracted driving
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Distracted Driving training program covers the following topics:
Recognize Driving Distractions
- Types of Distractions
Distracting Devices
- Personal Devices
- Exception
- Penalties
- State Requirements
Managing Driving Distractions
- Focus on Driving
- Steps to Avoid an Accident
- Commit, Watch, and Respond
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Driving Emergencies
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 24 minutes
Product Code
: 62392
Loss of vehicle control is scary. Even the most prepared and alert driver will experience a tire blowout or other emergency during his or her driving career. This course will address appropriate responses to common emergencies and teaches drivers how to maintain directional control.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn how to recognize and respond to driving emergencies in a safe manner.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the importance of maintaining directional control
- Indicate appropriate responses when faced with emergencies such as brake failure, a tire blowout, hydroplaning, and rollovers
- Recognize unsafe acts that play a role in producing or worsening hazardous situations
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Driving Emergencies training program covers the following topics:
Evasive Steering
- Escape Routes
- Affecting Factors
- Steering Technique
- Seat Belts
- Special Maneuvers
Emergency Braking
- Braking Techniques
Off-Road Recovery
- General Procedures
Brake Failure
- Causes of Brake Failure
- General Procedures
Tire Blowouts
- Causes of Blowouts
- Effects of Blowouts
- Signs of Blowouts
- Dealing With a Blowout
Hydroplaning
- Causes of Hydroplaning
- Preventing Hydroplaning
- Responding to Hydroplaning
Rollovers
- Causes of Rollovers
- Preventing a Rollover
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Weather Conditions
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: num minutes
Product Code
: 62365
As a professional driver, you will encounter extreme weather conditions that challenge your skills. There are techniques you should learn and apply to stay safe while on the road.
This training is designed to introduce CDL Class A drivers to safe driving techniques for operating a commercial motor vehicle (or CMV) in extreme weather conditions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss how to safely operate a vehicle in snow, ice, wind, rain and fog
- Explain how to stay safe in case of a breakdown
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Extreme Weather Conditions training program covers the following topics:
Driving in Extreme Weather
- Extreme Weather
- All Slippery Surfaces
- Breakdowns
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Hazard Perception
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 19 minutes
Product Code
: 62390
For the professional driver, any road user or road condition can be a potential hazard. This course introduces drivers to the nature of hazards, the clues to recognizing them, and how to respond to possible emergency situations.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn how to identify and avoid hazards while driving.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify hazardous road conditions and road users
- Explain how to avoid or mitigate hazards
- Respond to emergency traffic situations
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Hazard Perception training program covers the following topics:
Hazard Recognition
- Road Hazards
- Debris
- Off-Ramps
- On-Ramps
- Blind Spot Detection
- User Hazards
Visual Search
- Observation
- Scan
- Safe Distance
- Surveillance
Responding
- Emergency Situations
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Mountain Driving and Curves
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 15 minutes
Product Code
: 62366
For an inexperienced driver, operating a commercial motor vehicle, or CMV, on steep grades or sharp curves can be unnerving. You can safely navigate both when you’re prepared with the proper knowledge and approach.
This training is designed to introduce CDL Class A drivers to the challenges of operating a vehicle in extreme driving conditions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognize the challenges of driving on steep upgrades and downgrades
- Explain how to safely navigate sharp curves
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Mountain Driving and Curves training program covers the following topics:
Mountain Driving
- Grades
- Upgrades
- Downgrades
- How Brakes Can Fail
- Braking Technique
- Escape Ramps
Curves
- Sharp Curves
- Safe Driving Practices
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Night Driving
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 14 minutes
Product Code
: 62388
As a professional driver, driving at night introduces additional challenges to a job that already requires a lot of attention.
For instance:
- Low light makes it harder for you to see what’s around you;
- Hazards can be harder to recognize at night; and
- Once you spot hazards, there is less time to respond.
There are three major factors a driver needs to focus on when driving at night: the vehicle; the road; and themself, the driver. Recognizing the challenges that come with each factor, and how to deal with them, will keep a driver safe on the road.
Even in the best conditions, driving a tractor-trailer requires preparation, constant alertness, and attention to detail.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn how to improve their safety while driving at night.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the factors that affect safe night operation as they relate to your vehicle, the road, and you, the driver
- Explain procedures that can help make driving at night safer
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Night Driving training program covers the following topics:
Your Vehicle
- Clean
- Communicate
- High Beams
- Lights at Night
- Headlight Range
The Road
- Other Drivers
- Pedestrians and Bicyclists
- Animals
- Terrain
- Adapt
- Following Distance
You, the Professional Driver
- Glasses
- Oncoming Vehicles
- Fatigue
- Stay Alert
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Preparing for Extreme Conditions
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 15 minutes
Product Code
: 62389
For the professional driver, extreme driving conditions demand increased preparation and awareness. Both the driver and their vehicle must be in top form.
This training is designed to introduce CDL Class A drivers to the challenges of operating a vehicle in extreme driving conditions.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify common ways to prepare your vehicle for driving in adverse weather conditions
- Discuss the steps you should take to prepare yourself for adverse weather conditions
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Preparing for Extreme Conditions program covers the following topics:
Vehicle Preparation
- Increased Preparation
- Tires
- Tire Chains
- Brakes
- Exposed Wiring and Air Lines
- Exhaust System
- Coupling Devices
- Fuel Tank
Driver Preparation
- Avoid Dangers
- Emergency Equipment
- Check the Forecast
- Preventing Cold-Related Illnesses
- Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses
- Operating in Hot Weather
- Operating a Refrigerated Vehicle in Hot Weather
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Skid Control and Recovery
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 10 minutes
Product Code
: 62391
Loss of vehicle control is scary. Even the most prepared and alert driver will experience a skid during his or her driving career.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn how to respond to skids in a safe manner.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify the major causes of skids and employ techniques for avoiding and recovering from them
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Skid Control and Recovery training program covers the following topics:
Skid Control
- Causes of Skids
- Types of Skids
- Skid Prevention
Skid Recovery
- Recovery Technique
- Slippery Surfaces
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Speed and Space Management
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 16 minutes
Product Code
: 62387
For the professional driver, proper speed management means operating at the appropriate speed for all road conditions. This includes consideration of the condition of the road, visibility, and traffic speed and flow.
Proper space management means maintaining a “safe space” around the vehicle to operate safely. Maintaining a “safe space” or “safety cushion” around the vehicle is the goal of speed and space management. Even in the best conditions, driving a tractor-trailer requires preparation, constant alertness, and attention to detail.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn how to manage their speed and space while driving.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Discuss the three factors that affect your stopping distance
- Recognize ways to manage your vehicle’s speed through curves and on grades
- Describe why you should adjust your speed when you encounter poor road conditions, inclement weather, and heavy traffic
- Explain the importance of proper space management
- Describe how to maintain an appropriate cushion of space
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Speed and Space Management training program covers the following topics:
Speed Management
- Hazard Recognition
- Stopping Distance
- Perception Distance
- Reaction Distance
- Braking Distance
- Total Stopping Distance
- Road Design
- Curves
- Grades
- Road Conditions
- Heavy Traffic
Space Management
- Managing Space
CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Visual Search
Formats
: E-Learning
Intended Audience
: CDL Class A Drivers
Copyright Date
: 2021
Languages
: English
Length
: 22 minutes
Product Code
: 62384
A safe, professional driver is aware of what’s going on around his or her vehicle. This includes scanning in all directions and identifying and effectively responding to hazards.
This training is designed to help CDL Class A drivers learn the skills required to conduct an effective visual search.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the importance of continuously scanning your surroundings
- Discuss how to perform a proper visual scan in front of, to the sides, and behind your vehicle
- Recognize potential hazards you must be aware of and react to while driving
- Describe the different types of mirrors and what each is designed for
- Explain how to properly adjust your mirrors and use them while driving.
The J. J. Keller CDL Class A Driver Training: Defensive Driving: Visual Search training program covers the following topics:
Scanning
- Distance Scanning
- Look Ahead
- Path of Travel
- Scanning Sides
- Distracted Drivers
- Check the Rear
- Seeing to the Rear
- Types of Mirrors
- Adjusting Mirrors