Not surprisingly, the trucking industry’s prime directive is safety. One collision can mean the loss of thousands or even millions of dollars, as well as the possibility of injury or death. One of the best ways to stay safe on the road is to perform 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 they should follow when conducting a circle check
- Identify defects for each inspection area
- Determine a consistent practice for conducting circle checks each day