NATC's transportation education curriculum run from three (3) hours
to five (5) days, depending on the scope of the materials to be covered.
The courses are typically comprised of audio/visual aids, classroom
instruction and hands-on training. All of our programs are known for the signature interactive nature of
the program and the practical application of the material by instructors
who know the subject matter thoroughly. The level of training provided through each of our training programs is
designed to provide a specific level of competency to those attending.
Our General Awareness and General Subject Training are designed to
provide an overall review and discussion of the topic. Our Function
Specific Training and dedicated programs are designed to provide
the attendees with a level of core competency necessary for them
to perform the specific job(s) assigned to them. NATC also has detailed training programs designed to immerse the
attendee in the subject matter and provide specific information
concerning the background of the subject, as well as the tools and
skills necessary to manage a subject area. The level of training
provided is dependent upon the needs of the client. You may obtain
additional information on one of the specific training areas provided,
by clicking on the appropriate button to the left. The material contained within this section of our web site is intended
to give you a general feeling for the training materials, programs and
subjects which have been covered by NATC and its instructors to
date. If your company has training requirements which deal with
transportation issues or the handling of HazMat that you do not
see covered here, contact our company to discuss if we can assist
you. Go to the Contact Us Tab to contact us directly or you may
call 609-426-0555. | |
Transportation Industry
In the private sector, NATC reviews each client’s training needs on an
individual basis. Depending on the situation, we may write and prepare
entire programs, update or modify existing ones. NATC also conducts
seminars or training sessions sponsored/co-sponsored by transportation
industry associations, educational institutions and client in-house training
departments.
Over the past several years, our clients have improved driver attitude
and achieved accident reduction goals through the use of NATC
personnel at company safety meetings with drivers and other
operational employees.
A Sampling of Subjects Covered
SAFETY
- Driver selection and qualification, attitude improvement,
hours of service and other training issues;
- Vehicle maintenance, record keeping and inspection
procedures;
- Brake adjustments and certifications;
- Accident prevention.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
- Shipping paper preparation and product identification;
- Proper material handling procedures;
- Cargo tank compliance and inspection including HM-183;
- Regulatory review and update;
- Emergency response procedures;
- HazMat Training for Safe Transportation - HM-126F.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
NATC has trained officers and agents of numerous federal and state
regulatory agencies throughout the country. Our instructional programs
and supplementary materials embrace all aspects of transportation
safety and hazardous materials enforcement (including such details as
the specifications of all 22 classes/divisions of hazardous and other
restricted materials), authorized packaging, placarding, cargo tank
compliance and HazMat training.