Commercial Vehicle Roadside Inspection

Roadside inspections are the primary tool used by the FMCSA — the DOT administration that regulates commercial vehicles — to examine drivers, vehicles, and carriers to ensure they operate safely on the roadway.

The results of roadside inspections can impact your Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) score and your bottom line with costly repairs and fines. This course prepares commercial motor vehicle operators for what to expect during a Level 1 roadside inspection in Minnesota.

• The essentials of the North American Standard Level 1 roadside inspection procedures
• What constitutes Out-Of-Service (OOS) violations according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR)
• Provides the information CMV drivers need to navigate and pass roadside inspections, so they can avoid violations, reduce the chance of a carrier audit, and improve their CSA/DSMS scores

Length: 3 hours

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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