Regional Truck Driver Dry Van - RAS Logistics Inc Job Ithaca area,New York USA,Transportation

Position: Regional Truck Driver Company - 1yr EXP Required - Dry Van - RAS Logistics Inc

Moffett Trainer Position | RAS Logistics.

Moffett Training Plan | R.A.S. Logistics
· October 13, 2026
· Nick Kochek

Purpose and scope

No one operates a Moffett for R.A.S. Logistics until they have completed all five phases of this plan and hold a signed certification from a qualified evaluator. The plan meets OSHA's powered industrial truck standard, 29 CFR (l), which requires formal instruction, hands-on training and an evaluation of the operator in the actual workplace.

Who it covers: every driver, helper, ISP team member or manager who will mount, dismount or operate a truck-mounted forklift (Moffett or similar) on an R.A.S. route or terminal.
Equipment: truck-mounted forklifts are rough-terrain forklifts under OSHA. Training is specific to the model the person will run. A move to a different model means retraining on that model before using it.
Minimum age: 18. Federal child labor rules bar anyone under 18 from operating a forklift.
What the plan does not cover: CDL or DOT driver qualification for the carrying truck. That is handled separately.

Roles and responsibilities

The terminal manager owns the result. The certified trainer does the training. The trainee does not operate alone until the paperwork is signed.
Role Responsible for Terminal manager Names a certified trainer for each terminal. Schedules trainees. Keeps the certification file current. Pulls anyone off the equipment after an incident.
Certified trainer / evaluator Has the knowledge, training and experience to train and evaluate (OSHA's standard). Teaches all five phases. Signs off only after watching the trainee meet every pass standard.
Trainee Completes every phase. Runs the pre-use inspection every shift. Reports any defect, near miss or damage the same day.
Carrier partner / ISP owner Sends only trained, certified people to run Moffett routes. Gives the terminal a copy of each certification.

Training phases

Training takes 4 hours in total, all in one session at the terminal. A trainee moves to the next phase only after passing the gate for the current one. If they miss a gate, they get another session; the 4 hours are never cut short.

Phase Time What's covered Gate to move on

Classroom 60 min Operator's manual for this model. Data plate and load chart. Stability and center of gravity. R.A.S. operating rules. Written test (last 15 min). Pass the written test

Walk around and inspection 30 min Every control, gauge and safety device. Full pre-use inspection using the checklist. Inspection done with no prompting

Mount and dismount 30 min Truck setup, dismount, mount, and fastening every tie-down. Two clean cycles

Yard practical 90 min Coned course: forward and reverse, tight turns, a slope, gravel or grass, picking and placing real product rse run clean twice in a row

Evaluation and sign- off 30 min A mock delivery stop in the yard, with the trainer playing the customer, scored on the skills checklist. All critical items pass, certification signed Total 4 hours

Daily pre-use inspection and mount/dismount

The operator inspects the unit before the first use of every shift and signs the checklist. Any failed item takes the unit out of service until it is repaired. OSHA requires the check at least daily (q)(7)).

Engine off

Fluid levels: engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, fuel
Hydraulic hoses, cylinders and fittings: no leaks, cracks or rubbing
Forks: no cracks or bends, heel not worn, locking pins in place
Mast, chains and carriage: no damage, chains evenly tensioned
Tires: pressure, cuts, missing lugs
Data plate and decals present and readable
Seat belt and operator restraint working
Mounting kit on the truck: pockets, brackets, tie-down chains and binders in good shape Engine running
Horn, back-up alarm, lights and beacon
Service brake and parking…