Truck drivers are required to check their load within the first 50 miles of a trip, then recheck every 150 miles or 3 hours whichever comes first. A check is also required at every change of duty status. Check out our video to see how to do an En Route Inspection:
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CDL Safety Tips – En Route Inspection
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CDL SAFETY TIPS – Three Points of Contact
It is very important that you get in and get out of tractor trailer rigs properly. Please check out this YouTube Video that gives some advice on three points of contact:
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Post Trip Inspections
At the end of every shift with a commercial vehicle, you are required to do what is called a “Post Trip Inspection”. This inspection is to make sure any defects are corrected before the vehicle is used again. Check out Rule 396.11 at www.fmcsa.dot.gov
Here is our video that will give you complete information on this important part of the job driving a commercial vehicle: