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Commercial Motor Vehicle Pre- and Post-Trip Inspection

If you want good, thorough inspections, you need to spend time training (and retraining) drivers on the proper way to perform them. Don't assume that every driver knows what he or she is looking for during a pre- or post-trip inspection or that they even know the proper way to conduct one.

A pre-trip inspection prevents you from rolling out with a vehicle that suffered damage that no one noticed. A post-trip inspection, on the other hand, can prevent costly delays and make it easier to move your trucks out on time.

Learn the reasons why pre-trip and post-trip inspections are important:
  • Safety
  • Keeps you driving
  • Reduces liability
  • Legal Obligation

Length: 3 hours


Upcoming Courses:

This course has already been offered this term; the next scheduled offering to be announced. If your team needs to take this course before it's offered again please contact the Minnesota Safety Council at [email protected] or 651.291.9150/1.800.444.9150.


Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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