Successful commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must do all they can to avoid accidents, roadside breakdowns, and lost road time due to poor vehicle condition. Conducting vehicle inspections helps drivers keep their vehicles in good working order.

Routine vehicle inspections enable drivers to discover unsafe conditions before they cause accidents or crashes, find mechanical problems before they lead to costly breakdowns on the road, prevent being placed out of service during a roadside inspection, and avoid being subject to infractions and fines that affect productivity and profits.

After completing this Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers course, learners will be able to:

• Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection.
• Explain when an on-the-road inspection needs to be done, and how to complete one.
• Complete a proper post-trip inspection.
• Explain when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is required, and how to complete one.

Approximately 45 Minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.