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DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

What is the DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections Course?

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The DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections course is an online training program designed for commercial drivers and motor carrier employees. The course discusses Federal inspection and maintenance requirements, how they apply to drivers, and how drivers can help prevent accidents and injuries by complying with them.

An estimated 15.5 million trucks operate on the roads in the United States. To help keep the roads safe for everyone who uses them, the Department of Transportation requires motor carriers to implement a program of regular inspection and maintenance for the trucks that they operate, whether they have a large fleet or just a single truck. Commercial drivers play an important part in these programs. Areas covered in the course include an overview of FMCSA regulations, pre-trip inspections, en route and roadside inspections, and post-trip inspections.

The course is 100% online, fully self-paced, approximately 45–60 minutes in length, and accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

This course is provided in partnership with MARCOM, a top-rated safety and compliance training content provider.

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Topics Covered
  • Understand why it is important for motor carriers to perform regular inspections and maintenance for the trucks that they operate.
  • Be able to describe Federal inspection and maintenance requirements and how they apply to commercial drivers.
  • Know how they can help to prevent accidents and injuries by complying with Federal inspection requirements.
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About This Course

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Course Details at a Glance

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Who Should Take This Course?

Find out if this training applies to you.

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Industries That Require This Training

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What's Included

Everything that comes with your enrollment.

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  • ✓Instant certificate of completionPrintable PDF, ready immediately after passing
  • ✓Mobile-friendly platformTrain on desktop, tablet, or smartphone
  • ✓Progress saved automaticallyStop and restart without losing your place
  • ✓30-day satisfaction guaranteeFull refund if you're not satisfied
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Course Details at a Glance

Everything you need to know before enrolling in the DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections.

Detail
Information
OSHA Standard
49 CFR (FMCSA/DOT)
Course Duration
45-60 minutes
Format
100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score
70% on final exam
Certificate
Personalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
Languages
English and Spanish
Device Compatibility
Desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Accepted
Our courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
Provider
MARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)
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Who Should Take the DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections?

Find out if this training applies to your role, your job site, or your employer's compliance requirements, and whether it matches the certification you need.

  • ✓Commercial motor vehicle drivers who perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections
  • ✓Fleet maintenance technicians and mechanics
  • ✓Fleet managers and transportation supervisors
  • ✓Motor carrier safety and compliance personnel
  • ✓Owner-operators responsible for their own vehicle inspections
  • ✓New CDL holders learning Federal inspection requirements
  • ✓Any employee who may experience DOT commercial motor vehicle inspections
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Industries That Require DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Employers across a wide range of industries use this course to meet federal, state, and site-specific safety training requirements for their workforce.

  • ✓Trucking and long-haul freight transportation
  • ✓Local and regional delivery services
  • ✓Public transit and bus transportation
  • ✓Construction companies operating commercial vehicles
  • ✓Waste management and environmental services
  • ✓Moving and relocation companies
  • ✓Agricultural and farm equipment transportation
  • ✓Government and municipal fleet operations
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections.

  This is an online training course that discusses Federal inspection and maintenance requirements for commercial motor vehicles, how they apply to drivers, and how drivers can help prevent accidents and injuries by complying with them. It covers FMCSA regulations, pre-trip inspections, en route and roadside inspections, and post-trip inspections. The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length.
  An estimated 15.5 million trucks operate on U.S. roads. The DOT requires motor carriers to implement programs of regular inspection and maintenance to ensure these vehicles are mechanically safe before they hit the road. Commercial drivers play an important part in these programs by identifying and reporting problems before they cause accidents.
   The course covers four types of inspections: pre-trip inspections (performed before the truck goes on the road), en route inspections (performed during the trip), roadside inspections (performed by enforcement officers), and post-trip inspections (performed at the end of a trip to document any problems that need correction).
  The course provides an overview of FMCSA regulations related to commercial motor vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements. These Federal regulations apply to all motor carriers, whether they operate a large fleet or just a single truck.
  The course is approximately 45–60 minutes in length. Because it is fully self-paced, you can complete it over multiple sessions at your convenience. Your progress saves automatically on the same device.
  Yes. This course is 100% online and fully self-paced. There is no in-person component required. The course uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and graphics.
   Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Your progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can pause and resume at any time.
  Upon completing the course, you should understand why it is important for motor carriers to perform regular inspections and maintenance, be able to describe Federal inspection and maintenance requirements and how they apply to commercial drivers, and know how you can help prevent accidents and injuries by complying with Federal inspection requirements.
   A pre-trip inspection is performed before a commercial motor vehicle goes on the road. It ensures the truck is in good mechanical condition, that the load is positioned correctly and secured properly, and that any problems identified on the last post-trip inspection have been resolved. This course explains how to properly conduct a pre-trip inspection.
  This course is provided by MARCOM in partnership with eTraining. MARCOM uses a combination of audio, full-motion video, text, and colorful graphics to deliver interactive safety and regulatory compliance training.
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