How to Back-Up a Tractor-Trailer SAFELY - Paperback

by Jerry Berger (Illustrator), Jerry Berger (Author)

The most definitive book written for every professional truck driver who wants to know the essential elements of backing-up a tractor-trailer SAFELY. The purpose of this must-read book is to educate and enlighten every person wanting to make a living in this highly needed respectable business, the necessary information to attain the skill and back-up SAFELY. You will learn about the basic skills, the art and science needed to know in order to back-up SAFELY in various situations. In addition there are nine bonus back-up illustrations, and an exclusive how-to-guide for getting directions.

Author Biography

Jerry Berger has worn three different "hats" within the industry: As an OTR (over-the-road) professional driver, he has driven forty-eight states plus Canada. His driver duties also included the additional responsibility of training new drivers starting within the industry. After leaving the road his occupational duties changed to that of Safety Director, working for two national trucking companies that ran freight, refrigerated and dry throughout the United States and Canada. The third aspect of his career in the transportation industry has been as a Certified Commercial Driving School Instructor, teaching all driving and backing-up skills required of the trucking profession, in addition to teaching classroom curriculum including Hours of Service regulations.