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Personal Safety for CMV Drivers
Personal Safety for CMV Drivers

Course Overview

Personal Safety for CMV Drivers prepares drivers for risks that come with long hours, solo routes and roadside work. The course covers trip preparation, well-being, responsible driving, threat awareness, emergencies and safe loading or unloading.

  • Covers personal safety hazards CMV drivers face during long trips, stops, deliveries and emergencies daily.
  • Reviews taking care of yourself, preparing for trips and being responsible while on the road daily now safely.
  • Explains threat awareness, emergency response and safer loading and unloading practices for drivers today.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
$19.95

Per seat. One-time payment, no subscription.

Total (1 seats x $19.95)
$19.95
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30-day satisfaction guarantee. No hidden fees.

Need A Business Account?Volume discounts for teams of 5 or more.

Everything You Need to Know
About This Course

  • Taking care of yourself physically and mentally on the road
  • Preparing for your trip
  • Being responsible on the road
  • Anticipating potential threats
  • What to do in an emergency
  • Loading and unloading safely

OSHA StandardFMCSA Safety Regulations (49 CFR) & CMV Safe-Work Practice Guidelines
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • Long-haul and regional commercial motor vehicle drivers
  • Local delivery drivers operating commercial vehicles
  • Owner-operators and independent truck drivers
  • Fleet drivers for trucking and logistics companies
  • New CDL holders entering the commercial driving profession
  • Fleet safety managers responsible for driver training programs
  • Transportation companies seeking to improve driver safety awareness

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • Trucking and long-haul freight transportation
  • Local and regional delivery services
  • Logistics and supply chain companies
  • Moving and relocation services
  • Construction companies with commercial vehicle fleets
  • Waste management and environmental services
  • Food and beverage distribution
  • Government and municipal transportation departments

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Personal Safety for CMV Drivers.

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

Upon completing the course, you should understand how to take care of yourself physically while on the road, understand what to do if confronted by a violent criminal, and know how to properly load and unload your vehicle safely.

CMV stands for Commercial Motor Vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is any vehicle used for transporting goods or passengers for commercial purposes. This course is designed specifically for drivers of these vehicles who face unique safety hazards while working on the road.

The course covers taking care of yourself physically and mentally on the road, preparing for your trip, being responsible on the road, anticipating potential threats, what to do in an emergency, and loading and unloading safely. The course is divided into logical sections so information is easily understood and retained.

   CMV drivers work many hours on long stretches of road, often alone, which can make them targets for violent crimes. Without knowing how to take care of themselves during their trips, it can have serious consequences for their physical and mental health. This training provides the tools and information drivers need to stay safe.

Upon completing the course, you should understand how to take care of yourself physically while on the road, understand what to do if confronted by a violent criminal, and know how to properly load and unload your vehicle safely.

Yes. The course includes a section on loading and unloading safely, covering the physical hazards and safe practices drivers should follow when handling cargo at pickup and delivery points.

Yes. This course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics.

Better Training. Better Outcomes.

Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

OSHA citation printed on every certificate

Your employer and site safety officer can verify compliance at a glance, with no phone calls and no lookups.

No setup. No LMS. Training in minutes.

Pay once, get instant access. No account setup, no downloads, no IT involvement. Works in any browser.

Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

Trusted by safety managers & contractors

Used by EHS managers, general contractors and federal site supervisors to keep crews certified on time.

200,000+
Professionals certified
87%
Completion rate (industry avg <45%)
10M+
Hours of training delivered
15
Years in business

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