Not surprisingly, the trucking industry’s prime directive is safety. One collision can result in the loss of thousands or even millions of dollars, as well as the possibility of injury or death. One way to stay safe on the road is by performing regular vehicle inspections.
After completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of completing a vehicle inspection, or circle check
- Explain the different responsibilities in completing circle checks
- Describe how Circle Check Reports are completed, signed, and stored
- Describe the safety procedures to follow when conducting a circle check
- Identify defects for each inspection area
- Determine a consistent practice for conducting circle checks each day