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

This online course helps prepare drivers for roadside inspections and helps them understand the consequences of a failed inspection.

Course Overview

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

Course Topics

  • 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