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Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers Online Training Course - English

For all drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles.

Product Code:48448
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Available in English and Spanish.
  • Successful commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must do all they can to avoid accidents, roadside breakdowns and lost road time due to poor vehicle maintenance. Conducting vehicle inspections helps drivers keep their vehicles in 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, prevent being placed out of service during a roadside inspection and avoid being subject to infractions/fines that affect productivity and profits.
  • This course is designed to help properly prepare property-carrying CMV drivers for conducting pre-trip, on-the-road and post-trip inspections on standard CMVs.
  • The J. J. Keller's Vehicle Inspections: Tractor Trailers eLearningcourse covers the following topics:
    • Pre-Trip Inspections
      • Getting Started
      • Step 1: Engine Compartment & Front Axle Components
      • Step 2: In-Cab Inspection
      • Step 3: Lights
      • Step 4: Walk-Around
      • Step 5: Brakes System Check
    • On-the-Road Inspections
      • When to Perform
      • How to Perform
    • Post-Trip Inspections
      • Procedures
      • DVIR
    • Conclusion
  • After completing this 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
    • Discuss the importance of using the same inspection routine every time they drive
  • Intended Audience: All drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles
  • Regs Covered: FMCSR Section 392.7 and 396.13 (pre-trip), 392.9 (on-the-road), and 396.11 (post-trip)
  • Length: 45 minutes
  • Languages: Available in English or Spanish
  • Copyright Date: 2016 (Rev. 12/16)

Compliance Topic: Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance

Format: Online Course

Industry: Transportation

Language: English