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
- Explain the different responsibilities in completing vehicle inspections
- Describe how reports are completed, signed and stored
- Describe the safety procedures to follow when conducting an inspection
- Identify defects for each inspection area
- Explain how to proceed after finding a defect during an inspection