This course covers all aspects of commercial motor vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements found in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR's) including a motor carriers' responsibility to ensure that individuals performing the periodic inspection under 396.17 are "qualified". This is a performance-based course presented in a lecture environment combined with a hands-on practical group exercise and training using an actual commercial motor vehicle followed by a comprehensive test. This course includes in-depth coverage of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Parts 390, 393, and 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).
Who should attend?
Anyone in the Motor Carrier industry who has the responsibility for regulatory compliance or mechanical requirements. This course is also suitable for enforcement/compliance personnel interested in becoming familiar with the FMCSR.
Course Topics:
Periodic inspection requirements in Part 396.17
Different levels of inspection in the North American Standard Roadside Inspection Program
Vehicle maintenance and recordkeeping requirements
Motor Carrier's responsibility to qualify vehicle and brake inspectors
Perform group inspection on CMV to reinforce regulatory requirements
Course Objectives:
- Identify the major components of the Periodic Inspection requirement in Part 396.17
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of the FMCSA and CVSA as it relates to CMV Inspections
- Explain the different levels of inspections in the North American Standard Roadside Inspection Program
- Compare Annual Inspection criteria with CVSA Out of Service criteria
- Explain the vehicle maintenance and recordkeeping requirements
- Explain a motor carrier’s responsibility to qualify its vehicle inspectors and brake inspectors
Perform group inspection of CMV to reinforce the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Describe processes to allow motor carriers to correct inaccurate inspection and accident data in the FMCSA data base
It is recommended that you do not make any travel arrangements for this class until three weeks prior to the class date. If for any reason it is necessary to reschedule the class, we will notify you by that time.