Trucking 101

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Trucking 101

Illinois Trucking Association
Joliet, IL

August 6, 2025

New to trucking? Need a refresher? Or just want to understand the industry better?

Join the Illinois Trucking Association for Trucking 101, a comprehensive training session designed to help you gain confidence and clarity in the world of commercial motor vehicles. Whether you're just starting out or want to brush up on the essentials, this class is for you.

Led by Linda Blisset, ITA’s Certified Director of Safety, Certified Driver Trainer, and Certified Instructor, this session will walk you through the core topics every trucking professional should know, including:

• Understanding CDLs (Commercial Driver’s Licenses)
• CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) operation and requirements
• Detailed vehicle inspection using a real truck & trailer – hands-on with the Illinois State Police
• Hours of Service rules and compliance
• Key federal and state trucking regulations
• Roadside inspection simulation with the Illinois State Police
• Clear explanations of trucking acronyms: IRP, IFTA, PSP, CSA, UCR, URS, and more
• Effective communication practices in the trucking environment
• Certificate of Completion awarded at the end of the course