Lessons in CDL Platinum The Road to Excellence:

1. 1 Commercial Driver Introduction

   Objective: Why being a Professional Commercial driver can be a great career choice.

2. 2 Who am I and why you should listen to me?

   Objective: Who is NELVIS? and why does he always say "Thank You, Thank You very much?

3. 3 F.U.E.L.

   Objective: The secret ingredient to overall success.

4. 4 Glatitude

   Objective: The secret ingredient to a happy and peaceful mindset.

5. 5 Importance of Physical Fitness

   Objective: Without good health, everything else will fall apart and not last long.

6. 6 Healthy Eating Habits for Long Hauls

   Objective: Good Fuel for a healthy body to run on.

7. 7 Sleep and Rest Management

   Objective: Sweet Dreams are good for you and sometimes can tell you the future.

8. 8 Be smart with your income

   Objective: Financially responsible with your income and expenses so you don't have to worry too much about bills..

9. 9 Managing Stress on and off the Road

   Objective: A calm mind reacts way better than a worried one.

10. 10 Preventing Burnout

    Objective: How not to burnout, and take a vacation to recharge and reset.

11. 11 Understanding the Role of a Commercial Driver

    Objective: You as a professional driver are not a steering wheel holder, you are an operator of an expensive and very large vehicle.

12. 12 Essential Skills and Qualities

    Objective: Understanding the skills and qualities of a CDL driver to deliver above and beyond.

13. 13 FMCSA and the Transportation Industry

    Objective: Knowing the laws, rules and regulations of the FMCSA is one of the Keys to being a safe operator.

14. 14 Understanding Hours of Service

    Objective: Know how long and far you can drive safely and legally everyday.

15. 15 Types of Commercial Vehicles

    Objective: So many types of vehicles to choose from, which one appeals to you?

16. 16 Pre-Trip Vehicle Inspection

    Objective: So important, yet so many rush through, not CDL Platinum drivers, they'll even do more than one just because they're Awesome!

17. 17 Basic Maintenance Skills

    Objective: The 'jack of all trades motto' works for the CDL Platinum driver, always open to listen, learn and apply.

18. 18 Understanding Vehicle Systems

    Objective: Knowledge is Power.

19. 19 Safety 1st Considerations for CDL drivers

    Objective: Safety is always paramount, yours and others. Safety 1st.

20. 20 Defensive Driving Techniques

    Objective: Why we love the SMITH system ideology, their basic principles as we apply them daily.

21. 21 Handling Different Road Conditions

    Objective: Good CDL drivers are masters of flexibility and adaptability.

22. 22 Load Management and Weight Distribution

    Objective: Why weights and measures matter.

23. 23 Navigation and Route Planning

    Objective: Doing homework daily is what a professional CDL Platinum driver does..

24. 24 Patiently Dealing with Traffic and Adverse Weather

    Objective: Patience is truly a virtue of the CDL Platinum driver.

25. 25 Emergency Procedures

    Objective: Some guy named Murphy has a law that totally sucks, but it's not what happens to us, it's how we handle the situation that is the true mark of a CDL Platinum driver.

26. 26 Importance of Customer Service

    Objective: No one cares until they know how much you care.

27. 27 Effective Communication Skills

    Objective: CYA with clear communications and text/email/phone called the tri-fecta

28. 28 Building Relationships with Clients

    Objective: We always have room for more friends and family.

29. 29 Professionalism and Representation

    Objective: 1st impressions are key and you are making 1st impressions everyday. CDL Platinum drivers take this to the next level.

30. 30 Handling Difficult Situations

    Objective: CDL Platinum drivers always take the highroad.

31. 31 Course Review and Key Elements

    Objective: TCB & TCC with FUEL and Glatitude

32. 32 Final Assignment

    Objective: So where are you now?

33. 33 Self Evaluation grading

    Objective: Honest self reflection and evaluation, give yourself a grade.

34. 34 Alumni

    Objective: Congratulations! You are now an official CDL Platinum Alumni!