Critical Questions to Address if You Use Yard Jockeys
Nearly all freight moves on trucks at some point. Most likely, a yard driver, also known as a yard jockey, hostler or switcher, helped get the goods to the destination. The short move in a trailer …
Yard Jockey Driver Training - jjkellersafeandsmart.com
Discover how J. J. Keller’s Safe & Smart Yard Jockey Driver Training provides practical instruction for moving trailers safely and efficiently in the yard and on the road, including coupling and …
What’s A Yard Driver? - Prime, Inc.
Yard truck drivers, or hostler drivers, move and organize trailers in a yard. Should you become a yard driver or OTR? Learn about each! Apply today.
What Is A Yard Jockey? The Complete Guide - CDL Training Spot
What is a Yard Jockey? A yard jockey is usually a truck driver whose job is moving trailers at a plant or warehouse. Just about every plant and warehouse have a large yard where products …
Five Key Elements of a Yard Driver Training Program
Discover how J. J. Keller’s Safe & Smart Yard Jockey Driver Training provides practical instruction for moving trailers safely and efficiently in the yard and on the road, including coupling and …
Yard Jockey Training Tips - eld.kellerencompass.com
Jul 1, 2024 — Training should focus on proper acceleration, steering, backing procedures, and braking. Drivers need to be advised of yard speed limits. Trailers connected to terminal …
What Is a Yard Driver and How to Become One
Sep 7, 2024 — Driving a yard truck, also known as a yard mule or spotter truck, requires a good understanding of the truck's features and controls. While similar to regular trucks, yard trucks …
6 Yard Move FAQs – Need-to-know answers for carriers and drivers
Dec 15, 2022 — A “yard move” (YM) is an electronic logging device (ELD) special driving category, which carriers have the option to authorize. Putting an ELD in the YM status can give a yard or …
Transportation & Driver Safety Training - J. J. Keller® Training
Use the online training to help prevent accidents and violations. The Yard Driver Training curriculum is designed to provide yard drivers (yard jockeys) with the knowledge, skills, and …
Risk doesn’t disappear just because the truck never leaves the yard
Jun 29, 2021 — Anytime a driver is using a yard tractor, it presents a safety risk, so even though it may not be going onto public roadways, driver training is critical to ensure safe operation. …