Professional Truck Drivers
You have critical decisions to make at every turn. If a route includes railroad crossings, it's important to know what to do when you see railroad signs and signals.
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Every Crossing, Every Time: Railroad Safety for Professional Truck Drivers
Our Every Crossing, Every Time professional truck driver video training package provides practical information drivers can use immediately to stay safe when they encounter railroad crossings along their routes. The six training videos can be viewed independently or in any combination and order. The training package includes tools for instructors, such as a facilitation guide, guided notes, student assessments and a real-life scenario booklet.
Safety Fast Facts
This 1:15 minute video shares important facts about trains and railroad safety for professional truck drivers.
Read the Road
This 2:54 minute video covers the important signs and signals around railroads that professional truck drivers may encounter along their routes.
The ENS Sign
This 1:23 minute video highlights the Emergency Notification System sign and what to do if a truck or vehicle gets stuck on the tracks.
Know Your Rig
This 2:30 minute video explains the key safety information professional truck drivers should know about their rigs before crossing railroad tracks.
Smart Choices
This 2:14 minute video covers the smart choices professional truck drivers must make to safely complete their routes when they encounter railroad tracks.
Out of the Ordinary
This 2:51 minute video highlights special considerations professional truck drivers may need to take depending on their unique geography or load when driving near tracks.
Every Crossing, Every Time Instructor Materials
For trainers and instructional agencies, use these materials to support training efforts and help professional truck drivers get the most from the Every Crossing, Every Time videos.
Additional Resources
View, download and print our safety posters and visor card that accompany each Every Crossing, Every Time video to make every trip a safe one!
Posters and Safety Brochure for Semi-Trucks and Tanker Trucks
View and download our safety posters for semi-truck and tanker truck drivers to make every trip a safe one!
Low Clearance PSA
Operation Lifesaver's public service announcement for drivers of low clearance vehicles highlights the potential risk of getting stuck on railroad crossings, the importance of recognizing warning signs and signals and the critical steps to take if your vehicle gets stuck.
Five Steps to Safely Crossing Railroad Tracks
Eliminate all distractions. Turn off noisy fans and radios. Look and listen for a train.
Stop no closer than 15 feet and no farther than 50 feet from the crossing.
Look carefully in both directions for approaching trains before crossing. If necessary, look around visual obstructions. If your view is obstructed, do not attempt to cross. Look both ways twice before crossing.
Know the law. Trucks carrying hazardous materials are required to STOP at all crossings unless there is an exempt sign posted at the crossing.
Once you begin crossing the tracks, do not hesitate. Cross without stopping. If stuck or stalled on the tracks, evacuate immediately and call the number on the Blue and White sign. Give the crossing identification number so the railroad knows your location.
Note: Refer to state and local laws and company policies for additional information.
Rail Safety for Cement, Dump and Garbage Truck Drivers
Operation Lifesaver's 3-½ minute video, titled Rail Safety for Cement, Dump and Garbage Truck Drivers, shows the steps to take to avoid a devastating crash with a freight or passenger train, including details on how to:
- Use increased attention when approaching and crossing railroad tracks
- Recognize and obey signs and signals before and at the crossing
- Know what to do in the event a vehicle is stalled or stuck on the tracks
Funding for production and distribution of the video was provided by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Based on 80,000lbs weight and pulling a 53-foot trailer on a level road under good surface conditions
FRA has a free Rail Crossing Locator Mobile App, downloadable from the Apple App store and the Google Play store. The app pulls data from the FRA highway-rail grade crossing database, and lets you map information on crossing locations right from your mobile device. The tool allows you to locate crossings by USDOT Crossing ID, address or geo-location. The crossing information includes the specific ENS emergency number for the location.