DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

As a professional truck driver, it is your responsibility to have your truck ready as part of doing your job safely. Performing vehicle inspections helps you comply with federal regulations, and helps prevent breakdowns, accidents and injuries.

Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates motor carriers implement a program for inspection and maintenance of all the vehicles within their fleet regardless of fleet size. The course provides guidance to drivers and their supervisors covering FMCSA regulations and the various types of inspections. This course demonstrates different types of motor vehicle inspections, including pre-trip, en route, roadside, and post-trip inspections.

Use this course among all new hires and management to foster consistent and clear understanding of the guidelines and to ensure regulatory compliance.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

The course is aimed at holders of a commercial driver’s license and their managers.

• Introduction
• Overview Of FMCSA Regulations
• Pre-Trip Inspections
• En Route And Roadside Inspections
• Post-Trip Inspections
• Conclusion

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