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DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

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DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Course Overview

DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections helps drivers understand federal inspection duties. The course covers FMCSA regulations, inspection programs, pre-trip inspections, en route and roadside inspections, post-trip inspections and prevention.

  • Covers why regular inspection and maintenance programs help keep commercial vehicles safer daily now too.
  • Reviews federal inspection requirements and how they apply to commercial drivers and carriers today now too.
  • Explains pre-trip, en route, roadside and post-trip inspections drivers may need to perform safely today.
  • 45-60 minutes, self-paced
  • English & Español
  • Instant certificate
  • Mobile friendly
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  • 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.

OSHA Standard49 CFR (FMCSA/DOT)
Course Duration45-60 minutes
Format100% online, narrated with photos, video, and interactivity
Passing Score70% on final exam
CertificatePersonalized certificate, printable immediately upon passing
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
Device CompatibilityDesktop, tablet, and smartphone
AcceptedOur courses meet federal standards, but state requirements may vary. Please verify before purchase.
ProviderMARCOM (in partnership with eTraining)

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

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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    THE COURSE WAS INFORMATIVE. A LITTLE EASY BUT INFORMATIVE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Upon passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, you can immediately print a certificate of completion. This certificate serves as proof of training for your employer.

Yes. The course is accessible on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Progress saves automatically on the same device, so you can stop and resume where you left off.

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.

  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.

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.

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Fifteen years, 200,000+ professionals certified, and a completion rate roughly double the industry average.

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Built for field workers, not classrooms

Grounded in real jobsite operations. Scenarios reflect the work your crew actually does.

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