Trip Inspections for Buses and Vans

This course describes the regulations a driver must follow when completing a trip inspection. Trip Inspections are an important part of carrier safety .

Course Overview

This course describes the regulations a driver must follow when completing a trip inspection. Trip Inspections are an important part of carrier safety .This course will help the participant understand the regulations they must follow and how to apply them.

Course Topics

  • Standard 13
  • Safety regulations and laws
  • Daily requirements

NSC Standard 13 Part 2 Schedule 2 (Bus)

  • Major and Minor Defects
  • What needs to be completed on each Trip Inspection
  • Defect boxes
  • Standard Information
  • Example
  • Reporting defects

Paperwork Retention

  • In vehicle
  • Office requirements
  • Repair orders

Truck Inspection

  • Paperwork and Documents
  • In Cab Inspection
  • Seat and Mirrors
  • Gauges
  • Horn, Backing Alarm and Windshield
  • Engine Noise
  • Extra Equipment

Exterior Inspection

  • Preparation
  • Vehicle Circle
  • Lights
  • Fluid levels and leaks
  • Wear on belts, fan and hoses
  • Shocks, Suspension and Steering system
  • Brake check
  • Tires and Axles
  • Body and Frame
  • Battery Compartment
  • Exhaust system
  • Exterior storage compartments
  • Emergency Exit (rear)

Passenger Compartment

Passenger seats

Passenger doors

Emergency exits

Brake Response Test

Preparation for inspection

Brake response in park

Brake response while moving

CVSA Inspections

Level 1 - Full Inspection (driver & vehicle)

Level 2 - Walk Around

Level 3 - Driver Inspection

Level 4 , Special inspection

Level 5 , Full Inspection (vehicle)

Level 6 , Radioactive goods

Level 7 - Jurisdictional Mandated