Fleet Basics
Who is Element
What is the most common fuel used for heavy-duty trucks?
What is diesel
This daily check is done before vehicle departure.
What is a pre-trip inspection
What does HOS stand for?
What are Hours of Service.
The person who operates a fleet vehicle.
What is a driver.
This term refers to the max load a vehicle can safely carry.
What is payload capacity.
This is the measure of how far a vehicle travels per gallon of fuel.
What are miles per gallon (MPG)
Scheduled maintenance based on vehicle hours and mileage is called this.
What is preventive maintenance
This device is used to automatically log driver hours and mileage.
What is an ELD (electronic Logging Device)
What is the most common distraction while driving?
What is using a mobile device.
This report is used to check driver's license status, violations, and accident history.
What is an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record)
What is the term used when a vehicle is running while parked?
What is idling.
According to the Wesco Car Policy, brakes should be inspected how often?
What is every 18,000 miles.
This number is used to identify a specific vehicle for tracking and legal purposes.
What is the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
This is a legal requirement when switching lanes.
What is using your turn signal.
These types of vehicles carry goods but not passengers.
What are commercial vehicles
What aggressive driving behavior has a negative effect on fuel economy?
What is rapid acceleration
This fluid is added to modern diesel engines to reduce emissions.
What is DEF (Deisel Exhaust Fluid)
Drivers must carry this type of license to operate large trucks.
What is a CDL (Commercial Driver's License)
Hydroplaning is most likely to happen under due to this.
What is driving too fast on wet roads.
This term refers to combing software and hardware to track and manage vehicles.
What is telematics.
This type of routing helps reduce unnecessary miles and fuel use.
What is route optimization.
This is a document where a driver reports any problems with the vehicle.
What is a CVIR (Driver Inspection Report)
This Federal agency oversees commercial vehicle safety.
What is the FMSCA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
This is the minimum amount of rest required under DOT rules.
What is 10 consecutive hours off duty.