1Far more than CDL prep, since 1988 this has been the go-to book on tractor-trailer operations, equipping commercial drivers with the knowledge and confidence for a safe, successful career. Thorough, easy and enjoyable to read, this 5-star resource is acclaimed by entry-level and veteran drivers alike as well as instructors and industry specialists such as accident reconstruction experts and attorneys. With up-to-date information on hours of service, hazardous materials, cargo securement, and onboard technology, plus descriptions of systems and components, regulated activities, driving skills, safe driving and economy driving, Bumper to Bumper includes end-of-chapter quizzes, hundreds of illustrations and a detailed index.