Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (DOT-3.2)

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections (DOT-3.2)

Learning objectives

  • Identify types of commercial motor vehicle inspections
  • Identify recommended practices to prepare for DOT inspections

Course overview

All vehicles classified as commercial motor vehicles, or CMVs, are required to undergo several types of inspections by the Department of Transportation, or DOT, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, or FMCSA. Inspections ensure the safety of drivers, vehicles, cargo and the public. Violations found during DOT inspections can result in fines, vehicles being placed out of service until issues are corrected, or driver's license revocations. This course will help learners identify types of commerical motor vehicle inspections and recommended practices for preparing for inspections. This course is intended for all drivers of CMVs. This course is presented in both English, Spanish, and French.
  • 15 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • English
Regulations
  • 49 CFR Part 396
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