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Gain insight into various training-related topics with free whitepapers written by our subject-matter experts.

Human Trafficking: Bringing This Crime Out of Hiding

When it comes to recognizing and reporting human trafficking, a motor carrier and its professional drivers are in a unique position.

Due to the nature of their jobs, professional drivers tend to frequent the most common places where human trafficking happens, including motels, restaurants, truck stops, rest areas and gas stations.

Written by J. J. Keller Editor Heather Ness, this free whitepaper helps motor carriers and drivers understand what human trafficking is, how traffickers manipulate their victims, and the common signs that someone may be a human trafficking victim.

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Active Shooter/Active Threat: Are you prepared?

Employers have a legal obligation to provide their employees with a work environment free from harm, including physical violence.

Given the increase in workplace shootings in recent years, knowing how to respond if confronted with an active threat is just as important as knowing what to do in the event of a fire or tornado.

Written by J. J. Keller Editor Mark Stromme, the free Active Shooter/Active Threat whitepaper explains how you can take a proactive approach by:

Training employees
Conducting a threat assessment
Creating an emergency action plan
And more

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Sexual Harassment: 3 Tips for Effective Training

In 2018, the EEOC received 12 percent more complaints of workplace sexual harassment than in the prior year.

Though most employers have implemented sexual harassment policies and training, allegations have not decreased. This points to a need for more effective training.

Written by J. J. Keller associate editor Ann Potratz, the free Sexual Harassment: 3 Tips for Effective Training whitepaper explains how you can improve training effectiveness by:

Using the bystander approach
Teaching civility
Establishing and enforcing an effective policy

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Entry-Level Driver Training: The "New" Model Curriculum

On June 5, 2017, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) long-awaited entry-level driver training rule became effective.

An entry-level driver must, prior to taking the skills test, successfully complete a prescribed program of theory and behind-the-wheel instruction provided by a school or other entity listed on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR).

Written by J. J. Keller Editor Jill Schultz, the free whitepaper Entry-Level Driver Training: The "New" Model Curriculum covers the new training requirements, including:

Required areas of instruction
Behind-the-wheel instruction
Training provider and instructor criteria
Recordkeeping requirements
And more!

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Online Training: A Sound Investment in Safety, Compliance, and Your Bottom Line

Online training (or eLearning), is one of the most rapidly-growing solutions many organizations are relying on to help fulfill their training needs. Online training enables learners to access their required training whenever, wherever it’s convenient for them, as long as they have access to the internet.

This whitepaper breaks down why it is important to use online training, how your company will benefit from it, and what to look for when selecting online courses.

Switching your strategy to incorporate at least some amount of online training cannot (and will not) go unnoticed … in a very good way!

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OSHA Safety Training Basics: What you need to know

OSHA requires that employers provide a safe and healthful workplace. Many OSHA standards, which have prevented countless workplace tragedies, include specific safety and health training requirements to ensure that workers have the required skills and knowledge to safely do their work.

This whitepaper, written by J. J. Keller Editor Mark Stromme, provides employers with answers to many of the most common employee training questions asked by safety professionals.

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Selecting a Learning Management System That Fits Your Needs and Your Budget

A Learning Management System (LMS) is an essential tool for trainers to manage their training, monitor learner participation and track learner performance.

Selecting the right LMS for your organization may seem difficult and involves critical factors to consider:

Who will administer the system
Your budget
Technical limitations
Features offered by these systems

This whitepaper will guide you through the process of identifying which LMS is best suited for your organization.

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