TROCP Level 1 Recertification

The TROCP™ Level 1 certification is the standard choice for light-duty operators in the towing and recovery industry. It shows that they have mastered the knowledge and skills required for light-duty towing, making them more hirable and worth higher compensation.

Description

Successful passage of the TROCP Level 1 Certification Exam requires that an operator have requisite knowledge in the following areas:

Customer Service
- Communication
- Paperwork
- Transporting passengers
Traffic Incident Management
- MUTCD standards
- Temporary traffic control (TTC)
- Incident command
- Quick clearance
Workplace Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Roadside safety
Light-Duty Towing Vehicle Chassis Specifications & Operation
- Power systems
- Ratings
- Braking capacity
Towing / Transport / Recovery Equipment & Ratings
- Wheel lifts/underlifts
- Flatbeds/car carriers
Basic Rigging Applications & Ratings
- Wire rope/cable
- Chain
- Straps
- Primary & secondary attachment devices
- Hooks
Principles of Resistance
- Surface resistance
- Damage resistance
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
- Regulations during a tow
Safe Towing Procedures and Capacities
- Safe towing capacity
- Cribbing
- Recovery plans

Not sure how to prepare for TROCP Level 1 certification? Preparation for certification comes in many forms: training, professional experience, and/or written resources. If you prefer to take a training, we recommend completing WreckMaster’s 2/3 course either hands-on or online. If you prefer a written resource, there is a study guide published by the Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) on Amazon. Note, you are not required to do either of the above, but both preparation options are available to you if you want them.

Technical requirements:

Desktop computer
Windows Vista (PC users) or OS X 10.5 (Mac users)
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari
Adobe Flash

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