01:21 Myth 2: Must perform a pre-trip inspection 01:58 Myth 3: Must record at least 15 minutes on log 02:35 Myth 4: Substitute for an annual inspection 03:37 Myth 5: “Annual” DOT inspection ...

SPO 1-1 The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of a pre-trip vehicle inspection and perform a practical exercise involving a fire department emergency vehicle.

The top violations during CSA roadside inspections are generally lights, tires and brakes, each of which can be spotted during a quality pre-trip inspection before they drag down CSA scores.

LONDON, Ont. — One of the most daunting elements of the Provincial Truck Driving Championships is the pre-trip inspection, which must be completed in less than eight minutes under the supervision of a ...

An instructor explains the details of a pre-trip inspection to students at Trukademy, a truck driving school in Mississauga, Ont. (Photo: Leo Barros) And of all violations found during the inspection ...

“When you do a proper post- and pre-trip inspection, not only does it save funds for the fleet, but it makes them more efficient as well,” he added. “Most drivers are still being paid by the ...

“The driver needs to do a pre-trip — they have to be satisfied the vehicle’s in good operating condition before they drive it. That’s the bottom line. There’s no report required.

Train every driver on how you want the pre-/post-trip inspection to be conducted. Consider having a DOT officer come in and do an inspection for the drivers to see.

Waller Lease Driver Dave Swenson performs a pre-trip inspection. This is the first of a multi-part series on how drivers and the maintenance department work together to increase uptime.