This course describes the regulations a driver must follow when completing a trip inspection. Trip Inspections are an important part of carrier safety .This course will help the participant understand the regulations they must follow and how to apply them.

Introduction

National Safety Code requirements

• Standard 13
• Safety regulations and laws
• Daily requirements

NSC Standard 13 Part 2 Schedule 2 (Bus)

• Major and Minor Defects
• What needs to be completed on each Trip Inspection
• Defect boxes
• Standard Information
• Example
• Reporting defects

Paperwork Retention

• In vehicle
• Office requirements
• Repair orders

Truck Inspection

• Paperwork and Documents
• In Cab Inspection
• Seat and Mirrors
• Gauges
• Horn, Backing Alarm and Windshield
• Engine Noise
• Extra Equipment

Exterior Inspection

• Preparation
• Vehicle Circle
• Lights
• Fluid levels and leaks
• Wear on belts, fan and hoses
• Shocks, Suspension and Steering system
• Brake check
• Tires and Axles
• Body and Frame
• Battery Compartment
• Exhaust system
• Exterior storage compartments
• Emergency Exit (rear)

Passenger Compartment

Passenger seats

Passenger doors

Emergency exits

Brake Response Test

Preparation for inspection

Brake response in park

Brake response while moving

CVSA Inspections

Level 1 – Full Inspection (driver & vehicle)

Level 2 – Walk Around

Level 3 – Driver Inspection

Level 4 – Special inspection

Level 5 – Full Inspection (vehicle)

Level 6 – Radioactive goods

Level 7 – Jurisdictional Mandated

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.