Obligations of heavy vehicle users (OHVU)

Description

This theoretical training course specifically intended for vehicle drivers who are IATSE 514 members. After training, participants will have a better understanding of:

• heavy vehicles;
• the various obligations and responsibilities of the user of such a vehicle;
• the consequences of non-compliance with regulations.

Target population

This training course is primarily intended for all truckers working with heavy vehicles, regardless of their class.

Goals

During training, participants will be introduced to:

1. THE ACT Respecting Owners, Operators and Drivers of Heavy Vehicles (OODHV);
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION regulations and traffic rules in road tunnels;
3. RULES FOR HEAVY VEHICLE use;
4. CARGO SECUREMENT standards.

Following training, participants will be able to:

1. IDENTIFY a heavy vehicle;
2. MAINTAIN a daily driving log book;
3. EXECUTE a pre-departure check and complete the check sheet.
4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION regulations and traffic rules in road tunnels;
5. RULES FOR HEAVY VEHICLE use;
6. CARGO SECUREMENT standards.

Address

2575 Place Chassé, Montreal

Prerequisite

None

Required equipment

None