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Interpersonal Communication by Drivers

Why is good interpersonal communication important for professional drivers?  Drivers spend a good amount of time alone in their truck.  But there are important times when interpersonal, or face-to-face, communication skills are necessary.   You may think, “No problem; I know how to carry on a conversation.”  But do you? Does the customer you’re speaking with know that you’re listening? Are you …

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Roadside Inspection Results

Does the driver get a written record of the inspection outcomes?  Yes.  The officer will provide the driver with an inspection report.  This will be issued whether defects or violations are found, or not.  You are entitled to a copy of the report, so if you do not receive one, ask politely.  The inspection report will identify any …

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Roadside Inspections

Why is it important for a professional driver to be able to communicate clearly?  Every driver will have to communicate with law enforcement, the public, other road users, shippers and others.  These are known as “external communications.”  So drivers need to be able to professionally communicate with verbal and non-verbal expression in a way that reflects positively …

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Interpersonal Communication by Drivers (ELDT B)

Why is good interpersonal communication important for professional drivers?  Drivers spend a good amount of time alone in their truck.  But there are important times when interpersonal, or face-to-face, communication skills are necessary.   You may think, “No problem; I know how to carry on a conversation.”  But do you? Does the customer you’re speaking with know that you’re listening? Are you …

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Roadside Inspections (ELDT B)

Why is it important for a professional driver to be able to communicate clearly?  Every driver will have to communicate with law enforcement, the public, other road users, shippers and others.  These are known as “external communications.”  So drivers need to be able to professionally communicate with verbal and non-verbal expression in a way that reflects positively …

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Roadside Inspection Results (ELDT B)

Does the driver get a written record of the inspection outcomes?  Yes.  The officer will provide the driver with an inspection report.  This will be issued whether defects or violations are found, or not.  You are entitled to a copy of the report, so if you do not receive one, ask politely.  The inspection report will identify any …

Roadside Inspection Results (ELDT B) Read More »

Interpersonal Communication by Drivers

Why is good interpersonal communication important for professional drivers?  Drivers spend a good amount of time alone in their truck.  But there are important times when interpersonal, or face-to-face, communication skills are necessary.   You may think, “No problem; I know how to carry on a conversation.”  But do you? Does the customer you’re speaking with know that you’re listening? Are you …

Interpersonal Communication by Drivers Read More »

Roadside Inspection Results

Does the driver get a written record of the inspection outcomes?  Yes.  The officer will provide the driver with an inspection report.  This will be issued whether defects or violations are found, or not.  You are entitled to a copy of the report, so if you do not receive one, ask politely.  The inspection report will identify any …

Roadside Inspection Results Read More »

Roadside Inspections

Why is it important for a professional driver to be able to communicate clearly?  Every driver will have to communicate with law enforcement, the public, other road users, shippers and others.  These are known as “external communications.”  So drivers need to be able to professionally communicate with verbal and non-verbal expression in a way that reflects positively …

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