Skid Truck Training: Hands-On Only(Complete Virtual Class Prior to Arrival)

Name: Skid Truck Training: Hands-On Only(Complete Virtual Class Prior to Arrival)
Start: 2026-11-23T08:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-23T08:00:00-08:00
Location: Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training

Schedule

Mon, 23 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 23 Dec, 2026 at 08:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training | Salem, OR

Skid Truck Training located at DPSST Campus In Salem Oregon
About this Event

REQUIRED: COMPLETE DPSST SKID TRUCK TRAINING VIDEOS 1 & 2 PRIOR TO YOUR HANDS-ON TRAINING DATE. To access the video links please see the ticket purchase confirmation email. Links for videos are contained in the email. Paste into search bar if needed.

Complete Skid Truck Training Video Part 1 and 2 prior to your arrival at DPSST. At the bottom of the list is the course evaluation.

What exactly is a Skid Truck? The Skid Truck is a semi-truck that has been modified with a set of “training wheels” that are controlled from within the vehicle. The Skid Truck system uses hydraulic rams and casters to lift the truck just enough to limit the normal traction and simulate driving on wet pavement, snow, ice, etc. With this system, DPSST is able to teach drivers how to stay calm while employing techniques that keep the driver in control when navigating hazardous conditions.

Through the use of two separate Skid Trucks, one stationary truck in Salem and one traveling tractor trailer that brings the class to all corners of Oregon, DPSST is able to offer a comprehensive driver development course. The curriculum consists of a classroom portion that covers material ranging from vehicle dynamics to proper braking techniques and overall stability, in addition to hands-on training in the Skid Truck unit.

For questions, contact Ken Waller at [email protected], Josh Bowerman 503- 551-1868 [email protected] or Aaron Bielemeier at 503-302-5523 or [email protected]

When arriving at DPSST Campus. Pull up to main entrance gate, enter pin code if you have an entrance code or push the call button and advise the attendent that you are here for Fire Program Skid Truck training located at the Fire Building 11.

Proceed to Fire Building. Follow red line on map. Park in a parking spot from roadway near the Fire Building, but not infront of roll up doors or in Fire Building Parking Lot areas.

Fire Building is gray in color with a number 11 located on the North side of the building.