Roadside Inspections: A Driver’s Guide (Second Edition)

One poor inspection performance can lead to a driver or vehicle being placed out-of-service, and that can result in more drivers being selected for inspections. This can result in delivery delays, lost revenue, DOT fines, fewer customers, damaged motor carrier image, or an in-house DOT audit.

This course is designed to help properly prepare drivers for roadside inspections and help them understand the consequences of a failed inspection.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate how to prepare for an inspection
• Recognize what happens during an inspection
• Discuss how to act during an inspection
• Explain what to expect if you fail an inspection

• Inspection Basics
  • Who Gets Inspected
  • Types of Inspections
  • Preparing for an Inspection
• Inspection Process
  • Driver
  • Vehicle
  • Documents
  • Have a Positive Attitude
• Inspection Results
  • Inspection Report
  • Passing an Inspection
  • Failing an Inspection
  • How to File a Complaint
• Roadside Inspections and CSA
  • Overview
  • CSA Components
  • What You Can Do