Lesson 1Pre-departure telematics and systems checks: tachograph calibration status, fleet telematics login, ADAS/camera/function checks, cab comfort and safety items (fire extinguisher, PPE)You will discover methods to conduct pre-departure inspections on speed recorders, tracking systems, and driver assistance tools, covering calibration verification, driver sign-in, advanced driver aids and camera tests, along with cab amenities, protective gear, fire safety tools, and emergency supplies.
Verifying speed recorder calibration and timeRetrieving and placing driver cardsSigning into fleet tracking systemsExamining advanced aids, cameras and closeness sensorsReviewing fire safety tool and first aid suppliesConfirming protective gear and cab emergency itemsLesson 2Mandatory walkaround inspection: tyres, rims, lights, reflectors, underbody, suspension, exhaust, and fluid leaksThis part outlines the required heavy goods vehicle external inspection, emphasizing tyres, wheels, lights, reflectors, body structure, undercarriage, suspension, exhaust system, and liquid leaks, including fault notification, correction, and record maintenance responsibilities.
Tyre wear, pressure and side conditionWheel rims, bolts and fastening signsLights, signals and reflectors verificationBody structure, undercarriage and frame reviewSuspension, exhaust and liquid leak inspectionsNoting and notifying vehicle faultsLesson 3Trailer coupling and decoupling checks: fifth wheel condition, locking, air and electrical lines, landing gearIn this section, you will gain knowledge on secure joining and separating of semi-trailers, encompassing fifth wheel review, pin attachment, sight and pull tests, air and power line links, support leg operation, and avoiding trailer movement risks.
Reviewing fifth wheel, pin and baseProper trailer level and positioningSecuring clamps, safety hook and pull verificationLinking air, power and brake system linesSafely adjusting support legs up and downFinal joined trailer external reviewLesson 4Handling limited quantities of hazardous goods: packaging, labeling, segregation, emergency information and compliance checksThis part describes managing small amounts of dangerous materials, involving package inspections, marking and tagging, separation guidelines, papers, crisis details, protective equipment, spill handling, and adhering to transport exemptions in Eritrea.
Recognizing small amount and danger categoriesInspecting package strength and sealsConfirming tags, marks and signsSeparating conflicting hazardous itemsTransporting movement and crisis papersProtective gear, spill tools and crisis stepsLesson 5Load security for mixed freight: pallet lashing, use of straps, dunnage, load distribution and axle weight awarenessThis part clarifies securing varied cargo safely with pallets, bands, links, and fillers. It addresses cargo placement, balance point, wheel weights, blocking and supporting, and following standards and company guidelines in Eritrean operations.
Evaluating cargo kind and fastening approachEmploying pallets, bands, links and edge guardsUsing fillers, blocking and supportingArranging cargo placement and balance pointVerifying wheel weights and lawful boundsFinal cargo fastening external inspectionsLesson 6Paperwork and digital documents: CMR, waybills, dangerous goods declarations, vehicle papers, driver licence, CPC and digital tachograph cardsThis part reviews vital transport papers and electronic files, such as consignment notes, delivery slips, danger statements, vehicle and trailer files, driver credentials, and speed recorder cards, plus methods to check their validity and presence.
Reviewing consignment notes and delivery slips for correctnessConfirming danger and hazardous statementsVerifying vehicle and trailer registration filesChecking driver permit and qualification validityExamining electronic and traditional speed recorder cardsLesson 7Brake system inspection: air system pressure, reservoirs, audible checks, slack adjusters, ABS and EBS functional checksHere, you will examine inspecting heavy goods vehicle air brake setups before leaving, including pressure increase, leak tests, alert tools, storage tanks, adjuster reviews, and operation tests of anti-lock and electronic brake systems on both cab and trailer.
Pre-trip air pressure and leak testsStorage tank emptying and water managementTesting low pressure alert toolsReviewing adjusters and rod movementAnti-lock and electronic brake light confirmationTrailer brake operation and equilibrium
