Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series Online Training Course

The Straight Truck Series is a collection of training programs which emphasize the essential skills necessary for staying safe on the road while operating a straight truck. This series is appropriate for all levels of truck drivers, from the entry-level to the veteran driver operating any type of straight truck.

Vehicle Inspections is designed to help truck drivers understand the basics of a pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspection on a straight truck. Specifically, the importance of routinely inspecting your vehicle even when it may not be required by the regulations.

• The J. J. Keller's Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series eLearningcourse covers the following topics:
  • Vehicle Inspections
    • Pre-Trip Inspections
    • En-Route Inspections
    • Post-Trip Inspections
• After completing this course, learners will be able to:
  • Conduct a thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspection
  • Discuss the importance of using the same inspection routine every time they drive
  • Explain when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) is required, and how to complete one
• Intended Audience: Straight truck drivers
• Length: 15 minutes
• Regs Covered: 49 CFR 392.7, 392.9, 396.9, 396.11, and 396.13
• Copyright Date: 2017