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Driver safety training for utility trucks, vans, and trailers

Help your team avoid backing incidents, overloading, and equipment failure with our specialized utility vehicle training, made specifically for people who drive larger vehicles that do not require a CDL.

Our course covers best practices for drivers of larger vehicles and trailers, including inspection, safe loading and cargo securement, safe backing, and how to handle emergencies.

Available in online and in-person formats. Have your own LMS? Our training can be licensed so you can host it on your system.

Here's what our training covers

Driver and vehicle readiness
Inspecting tires and trailers
Connecting a trailer
Weight capacity and distribution
Safe lifting
Load securement
Safety considerations for passenger vans
Visibility and safe backing
Backing with a trailer

Does your team need basic defensive driver training? You can bundle our Utility Vehicle training with our EverSafe Defensive Driver Program.

Learn more about our EverSafe Defensive Driver Program

Self-directed online training

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Price: $20 per student

Bundle with EverSafe Defensive Driver Program for $40 per student.

Our course is simple, effective, easy-to-use, and can be purchased individually, or for your whole fleet. With our custom training portal, you can assign and track training for each person. Learners can start and stop the training as needed, and the content is customized for viewers based on their individual needs.

In-person team training

Price: $900 and up

Available in the Pacific Northwest region. One of our expert instructors can come to your facility to deliver the classroom version of our course.

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Instructor training

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Price: $900 and up

Become an instructor so that you can train your team in person whenever it’s convenient for you.

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Frequently asked questions

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When do I need to re-take the EverSafe Driving Program® online course?
Will the EverSafe Driving Program® help me get a driver’s license?

Driver safety articles in our safety library

Distracted driving is more than just texting

Distracted Driving Awareness Month is the time to recommit to safe driving habits. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving was responsible for 2,841 deaths in 2018 alone. This number includes drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Winter driving tips

When the weather gets cold, it affects both your vehicle and the roads you drive on. If you live in a place with lots of ice and snow, the roads are likely salted, sanded, or plowed, and you likely put studded tires on your vehicle in the wintertime. If snow and ice are less frequent where you live, then driving in snow and ice can be much more dangerous, and you’ll need to be extra careful when those conditions occur.

Five simple things you can do to get ready for winter driving

There’s a chill in the air, it’s getting dark earlier, and stores are advertising holiday sales. This can only mean one thing: winter—and potentially bad weather—is coming. Whether you’re planning a holiday road trip or just commuting to and from work, it’s never a bad idea to take stock of your vehicle and make sure it's ready for the winter ahead.

Is speeding really worth the risk?

The time you may save by speeding is never worth the potential consequences that may result from a speed-related collision.

What is the 3-4 Second Rule?

To reduce the risk of collision, it’s safest to stay 3-4 seconds behind the car in front of you. To measure this, pick a stationary object on the side of the road. Note when the car in front of you passes it, then count the seconds until you do.

Circular logic: How to navigate a roundabout

Circular intersections come with their own set of rules, and can be a bit tricky to navigate if you’re not used to them.

Breathing outside the box

Box breathing helps your body and mind return to a neutral state, regulating your heart rate and nervous system and helping you to think more clearly.

Pedestrian safety for drivers

Part of defensive driving is remembering you share the road with others. This includes pedestrians, who are vulnerable to vehicles and other hazards drivers may not think about.

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