Module Four: Vehicle Maintenance

Introduction

In this module, you'll learn all about the NSC vehicle maintenance requirements.

In this section you will:

• describe proper identification of vehicles
• explain why regular trip inspections are important
• identify when trip inspections must happen and
  requirements for recording these
• identify what drivers are obligated to look for and
  record during trip inspections
• learn a recommended process for reporting defects,
  and showing when they've been corrected
• explain preventative vehicle maintenance
  requirements under the National Safety Code
• identify 13 critical items inspectors look for during a
  CVSA Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspection
  
  Timeframe: 45—75 minutes