Episodes

  • OTR Academy • Episode 3 • Swiveling (Part 3 of 3)
    Jul 22 2023

    SWIVELING 
    Semi trucks, other CDL holders, passenger cars, and traveling the roadway all hold dangers for  OTR Drivers. This 3 part episode discusses safety issues and how continual vigilance and swiveling of the head and body can help you mitigate some potential dangers.

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    5 mins
  • OTR Academy • Episode 3 • Swiveling (2 of 3)
    Jul 22 2023

    SWIVELING 
    Semi trucks, other CDL holders, passenger cars, and traveling the roadway all hold dangers for  OTR Drivers. This 3 part episode discusses safety issues and how continual vigilance and swiveling of the head and body can help you mitigate some potential dangers.

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    6 mins
  • OTR Academy • Episode 3 • Swiveling (Part 1 of 3)
    Jul 21 2023

    SWIVELING  
    Semi trucks, other CDL holders, passenger cars, and traveling the roadway all hold dangers for  OTR Drivers. This 3 part episode discusses safety issues and how continual vigilance and swiveling of the head and body can help you mitigate some potential dangers.

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    7 mins
  • OTR Academy • Episode 2 • S.M.A.R.T.
    Jun 13 2023

    SMART
    Today I'm going to present the OTR Academy's SMART principle. 

    SMART is an acronym created by CDL Steve to reflect 5 very important foundational principles necessary for success as an Over-The-Road commercial driver. 

    S.M.A.R.T. stands for the following words:

    • SAFE
    • MOTIVATED
    • ATTITUDE
    • RELATIONSHIPS, and
    • TIME
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    6 mins
  • Welcome to the OTR Academy • Episode 1 • Introduction
    Apr 24 2023

    Hi, this is CDL Steve…
    Welcome to the OTR Academy.

    Truck Drivers working Over-the-Road, or OTR, are the lifeblood of North American commerce. Unfortunately, many long haul drivers leave the profession within the first three years. Most who remain beyond that 3rd year, go on to enjoy successful truck driving careers.

    OTR Academy was founded to help new CDL holders overcome career-threatening challenges they face while driving OTR. 

    We’re here to help you get your Over-the-Road career off to a strong promising start.

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    4 mins