CarriersEdge, a provider of online training for the trucking industry, has released a new series of courses on air brakes. The program is based on Techni-Com’s Practical Air Brakes, with content provided by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).

The course provides a clear overview of how air brake systems work, from producing braking force at the wheel to performing safe and effective inspections.

“Techni-Com’s content is second-to-none, and well established as the industry standard,” said Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge. “With the addition of the material from CVSA, there’s no other online course on the market with this depth of content. We’ve even created an interactive, virtual brake board that allows participants to see all the working parts of an air brake system and how they interact.”

Participants will learn the function of each subsystem and its components, and what to watch for during a visual inspection. The training also covers operational tests and brake adjustment best practices so participants can determine if their air brake system is safe to operate.

“Air brake defects continue to plague the trucking industry,” said Rolf VanderZwaag, President, Techni-Com Inc. “It is a complicated subject that can challenge even experienced drivers. Driver education is the key to a clean safety record, and an approachable, engaging, learning experience ensures drivers learn effectively. CarriersEdge has created an exceptional series of courses that are detailed, thorough, clear, and easy for drivers to digest.”

The program includes eight interactive modules that can be taken individually or as a compilation course totaling 156 minutes of training:

• Practical Air Brakes: Air Brake Fundamentals
• Practical Air Brakes: The Supply Subsystem
• Practical Air Brakes: The Service Brake Subsystem
• Practical Air Brakes: The Spring Brake Subsystem
• Practical Air Brakes: The Trailer Brake Subsystem
• Practical Air Brakes: Visual Brake Inspections
• Practical Air Brakes: Conducting Functional Tests
• Practical Air Brakes: S-Cam Brake Adjustment

In addition to the core training, the course also includes a baseline test for each module, so drivers can check their knowledge without reviewing the entire course, which is helpful for assessing a driver’s understanding and need for training. It also includes Put it into Practice (PiiP) exercises to supplement the online training with in-person activities. PiiPs include driver recognition, social media, surveys, and hands-on practice, all designed to reinforce learning, make the jobs of those administering training easier, and deliver better results.

The new program is available in English to all CarriersEdge subscription customers, with French and Spanish versions coming soon. For a free trial of CarriersEdge, visit https://www.carriersedge.com/