Skill Verification

At USA Truck Labor, we’re dedicated to bridging the gap between South Africa’s skilled workforce and Left-Hand-Drive Peterbilt with an 18-speed the US Agricultural and Transportation Industry’s demand for reliable, competent labor.

All verification and testing are done using a Long Nose, Left-Hand-Drive Peterbilt with an 18-speed Fuller gearbox.

Below is an overview of our verification process, which sets the gold standard in foreign labor sourcing by identifying and training the best South African talents.

  • Theoretical Tests

    -General Test “Learners Test"

    -Combination Vehicle Test

    - Airbrake Test

    - Terminology / Translation Test

  • Pre-Trip Inspections

    -Covers both truck and Trailer

    -Covers theory and mechanicals of combination

    -Practical “show and tell” of all above elements on actual truck combination

  • Road Test

    -Up and down shifting using the manual Fuller gearbox

    -Town driving and traffic management

    -Gravel/Dirt Road driving

    -Coupling and De-Coupling of the trailer

  • Truck and Trailer Docking

    -Straight backing

    -Parallel parking – left- and right-hand side

    -90˚Docking – left- and right-hand side

    -Offset docking – left- and right-hand side

    -Weigh bridge entry and exit

  • Simulator Testing

    -Tractor

    -Truck

    -Harvester

    -Forklift

    -Telehandler

  • Maintenance / Service Aspects

    -Service component identification

    -Lubrication component identification

    -Tire inspections, remove, repair and refit

    -Trailer brake adjustments