EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD. COMMERCIAL VEHICLE FUEL EFFICIENT DRIVING TRAINING/MOTIVATION PROGRAM. MANAGEMENT MANUAL

Information is presented for the trucking company in implementing the "Ease on Down the Road" program, a driver-oriented training/motivational approach to fuel conservation. The training component has three elements: driver workshop meetings, self-study, and posted reminders. The motivational component has four elements: driver achievement identification, recognition reinforcement, reward reinforcement, and achievement information feedback. Following an overview of the current transportation energy situation, the program's objectives and materials, driver training approaches, driver motivation, and program support are presented. Steps are outlined for clarifying a company's commitment to the program and developing program details tailored to individual fleet operating needs and conditions. A sample schedule for program planning and implementation is included.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • See also HS-805 584.
• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  Datalog Division
  Radnor, PA  United States  19089
• Publication Date: 1979

Media Info

• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver training; Fuel consumption; Motivation; Truck drivers; Workshops
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00367952
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-805 583
• Contract Numbers: DOT-HS-8-01906
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Oct 30 1982 12:00AM