Course Description
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration subjects a motor carrier’s vehicles to several different types of inspections. As a driver, you’re responsible for conducting these inspections, so it’s important to understand which inspections are necessary, when to carry them out, and how to conduct an inspection safely to ensure you are in compliance with all regulations.
In this course, we will cover a range of regulations set forth by the FMCSA and the Department of Transportation. You will learn how to conduct pre-trip, post-trip, and en route inspections. We’ll also cover the documentation you’ll need to fill out for each inspection, such as a Driver’s Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and what to do if your inspection reveals any problems with the truck or trailer. You will also learn how to inspect your vehicle’s cargo to ensure that it is correctly loaded and secured. By the end of this course, you’ll have all the tools you’ll need to conduct routine inspections on your vehicle at every stage of your trip.
What You'll Learn
- Understand FMCSA regulations governing commercial motor vehicle inspections
- Understand DOT regulations relevant to driver vehicle inspections
- Conduct pre-trip, en route/roadside, and post-trip inspections
- Correctly fill out and review a Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
- Inspect a vehicle's cargo to ensure it is correctly loaded and secured
- Determine what to do if an inspection reveals problems with the truck or trailer
Key Takeaways
- The FMCSA subjects a motor carrier's vehicles to several different types of inspections, and drivers are responsible for conducting them.
- Drivers must understand which inspections are necessary, when to carry them out, and how to conduct them safely to stay compliant with all regulations.
- Inspections occur at every stage of a trip, covering pre-trip, en route/roadside, and post-trip stages.
- Each inspection requires documentation, such as a Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR).
- Cargo inspection is part of the process to confirm the load is correctly loaded and secured.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for drivers, who are responsible for conducting the inspections that the FMCSA subjects a motor carrier's vehicles to.
What types of inspections does the course cover?
It covers pre-trip, en route/roadside, and post-trip inspections, so you can conduct routine inspections on your vehicle at every stage of your trip.
What regulations does the course address?
It covers a range of regulations set forth by the FMCSA and the Department of Transportation (DOT).
What documentation will I learn to handle?
You will learn the documentation needed for each inspection, such as the Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR), and what to do if an inspection reveals problems with the truck or trailer.
What skills will I gain from this course?
Skills include commercial vehicle operation, DOT inspections, freight inspection, motor vehicle operation, pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
