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Pre-trip inspection protocols for trucks: your daily safeguard on the road.

For every truck driver, pre-trip inspection protocols are not just a box to tick – they’re the cornerstone of safety and a smooth run on the road.  By incorporating thorough pre-trip inspections multiple times a day, you ensure your own well-being, the safety of your cargo, and compliance with regulations. Important aspects of professional truck driving like this is covered in our comprehensive Driver Training Courses in Edmonton, learn more about our programs here .

• Why You Should Never Forget Pre-trip Inspection Protocols
• How Often Should You Do Inspection?
• The 8-Item Checklist

Why Pre-Trip Inspections Matter (Multiple Times a Day!)

Performing pre-trip inspections multiple times a day offers a multitude of benefits:

• Enhanced Safety: A meticulous inspection helps identify potential mechanical problems before they snowball into major breakdowns or accidents.
• Reduced Downtime: Catching minor issues early on prevents them from escalating into roadside repairs and delays.
• Peace of Mind: Knowing your truck is in top condition allows you to focus on the road with confidence.
• Regulatory Compliance: P re-trip inspection protocols  are mandated by law, and conducting them multiple times a day demonstrates your commitment to safety protocols.

What to Include in Your Pre-Trip Inspection Protocol

Here’s a breakdown of key areas to inspect multiple times a day:

• Tires and Wheels: Check for proper inflation, tread depth, and any signs of damage like cuts, bulges, or loose lug nuts.
• Lights and Reflectors: Ensure all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, clearance lights, and reflectors are functioning correctly.
• Brakes: Test the air brakes for proper pressure and listen for unusual noises during application. Visually inspect brake pads and lines for wear and leaks.
• Fluids: Check engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid levels. Look for leaks under the vehicle.
• Exterior: Inspect the entire truck for any body damage, loose parts, or improperly secured cargo.
• Interior: Ensure all gauges and warning lights are functioning properly. Check the condition of the steering wheel, seats, and seatbelts.

How Often Should You Do Inspection

Develop a routine to conduct pre-trip inspection protocols  multiple times a day:

• Pre-Trip: Perform a comprehensive inspection before starting your shift and after any long breaks.
• Post-Trip: Conduct a brief inspection at the end of your shift, checking for any new leaks, warning lights, or damage.
• Pre-Departure: Do a quick inspection before departing from any stop, ensuring lights, brakes, and fluid levels are all good.

8-Item Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist

1. Documents and Permits

• Check for valid driver’s license, registration, and any required permits.

2. Cabin Interior

• Ensure all gauges and warning lights are functioning properly.
• Check the condition of the steering wheel, seats, and seatbelts.
• Test windshield wipers, defrosters, and air conditioning/heating.
• Look for any loose objects or clutter that could obstruct movement.

3. Exterior Walk-Around

• Check mirrors for proper adjustment and cleanliness.
• Inspect the entire truck for any body damage, loose parts, or improperly secured cargo.
• Look for leaks underneath the vehicle.

4. Tires and Wheels

• Check for proper inflation pressure in all tires (use a tire pressure gauge).
• Look for any signs of damage like cuts, bulges, or tread wear exceeding the safe limit (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations).
• Ensure all lug nuts are tightened securely.

5. Lights and Reflectors

• Turn on all headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, clearance lights, and hazard lights.
• Visually inspect all lenses and reflectors for cracks or damage.
• Ask a partner to walk around the truck to confirm all lights are functioning properly.
• Perform a pre-trip inspection protocol air brake check as outlined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Listen for unusual noises during application of the brakes.
• Visually inspect brake pads and lines for excessive wear or leaks.
• Check engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid levels.
• Look for any leaks underneath the vehicle.

8. Engine Compartment

• Visually inspect belts, hoses, and connections for cracks or wear.
• Check fluid levels for engine oil, coolant, and power steering fluid (refer to owner’s manual).

Remember: By incorporating pre-trip inspections multiple times a day into your routine, you’re taking a proactive approach to safety, saving time and money, and adhering to regulations.  Make pre-trip inspection protocols included in your daily safeguard, and enjoy a smooth, safe journey every time you hit the road.

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Pre-trip inspection class 1 canada.

The pre-trip inspection for class 1 trucks in Canada is governed by the National Safety Code Standard 13. Provincial governments have their own specific pre-trip requirements but they all adhere to the guidelines set out in NSC Standard 13.

The NSC Standard 13 is an approximately 15 page long document outlining the requirements for the daily vehicle inspection.

The purpose of standard 13 is to make sure the commercial vehicle operator and the carrier which the truck is owned by or leased to is able to identify early identification of vehicle problems and defects. This will enable the prevention of the operation of a truck that is faulty and ultimately prevent a collision or vehicle breakdown.

The daily vehicle inspection is required for a vehicle or towing unit in combination or by itself exceeding 4500 kilograms. Buses are also subject to this inspection but this article is focused on trucks only. The inspector who usually is the driver of the truck is the authorized person subjected to conduct the daily vehicle inspection. Furthermore, the motor carrier or trucking company who owns leases, or is responsible for the operation of a commercial vehicle is responsible for the daily vehicle inspection.

Tractors and trailers must be inspected once every 24 hours. A daily vehicle inspection report must include the following basic information:

• License plate and unit number of vehicle/towing unit
• Name of trucking company
• Date and time of inspection
• Location where the inspection was performed
• Name of the inspector and signed statement confirming proper inspection has been performed.

The report should be carried with the commercial vehicle at all times during transit. Even if there are no problems found during the inspection, a report must be filed and condition of the vehicle noted. If defects are found, they should be noted and notification should be provided to the motor carrier.

The driver of the vehicle must monitor the condition of the truck throughout transport and mark any defects on the inspection report along with providing notification to the motor carrier. Major defects must be reported immediately. When a major defect is found, the commercial truck cannot be operated until the defect is fixed.

Trucking companies are required to keep a copy of the daily vehicle inspection report for at least 6 months from the date of inspection.

Pre Trip Inspection Class 1 Canada Checklist

Here is a checklist of areas that must be inspected during a pre-trip inspection class 1 Canada:

• Air brake system
• Cargo securement
• Coupling devices
• Dangerous goods
• Driver controls
• Driver seat
• Electric brake system
• Emergency Equipment and Safety Devices
• Exhaust system
• Frame and cargo body
• Fuel system
• Glass and mirrors
• Heater and defroster
• Hydraulic brake system (if applicable)
• Lamps and reflectors
• Steering functions
• Suspension system
• Wheels, hubs, and fasteners
• Windshield wiper/washer

There are a total of 22 specific areas to be inspected according to the NSC Standard 13 with one additional area labelled as general. The general section includes any serious damage that is noticeable and may affect the safe operation of the truck.

Concluding Information

Drivers play the major role in ensuring the safe conditions of the commercial motor vehicle they operate. The knowledge and understanding on how to carry out a pre-trip inspection is a condition of their commercial motor vehicle driver’s license in most states, provinces, and territories. It takes an able driver about 15-30 minutes to complete a proper pre-trip inspection for a class 1 truck in Canada. Some drivers are mechanically inclined and can fix minor problems themselves.

Penalties for non-compliance and violations can be severe and directly impact a motor carrier’s license to operate. The FMSCA conducts a new-entrant safety audit prior to giving a motor carrier the authority to operate. The interconnected CVSA regime gathers evidence from routine roadside inspections and government facility audits to determine a company’s safety fitness. A poor safety rating will repeatedly trigger a greater than average number of government inspections and safety audits.

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Introduction.

In this module, you’ll learn all about the National Safety Code vehicle maintenance requirements and how to develop a maintenance program.

Timeframe: 30 mins

• Explain vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements.
• Develop a plan for routine vehicle maintenance, mandatory CVIP ( Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program )inspections and trip inspections.
• Identify when trip inspections must happen and what drivers must record.
• Explain why regular trip inspections are important.
• Distinguish between major and minor defects.
• List the information that needs to be in a vehicle file.

What are Your Obligations for Vehicle Maintenance?

Part of a complete Safety and Maintenance Program is looking after your fleet. The National Safety Code (NSC) requires that you maintain all vehicles operating under your Safety Fitness Certificate. Whether you own, rent, or lease your company’s vehicles, you need to keep them in good working order. You are also responsible for any vehicles towed as part of your carrier business.

To meet your obligations, you must set up a maintenance and inspection program and record it on a schedule. This can be as simple as a written document that sets out the time or distance when a vehicle requires its next inspection or maintenance. These intervals are commonly linked. For example, an inspection could be due at 30,000 km or three months, whichever occurs first.

You also need to keep records of all the maintenance done on vehicles in your fleet.

The National Safety Code requires you to properly identify your vehicles. Make sure you keep a copy of your Safety Fitness Certificate and vehicle registration in each of the vehicles operating for you .You must also display the name or logo of the certificate holder on both sides of your vehicles along with the vehicle’s TARE (empty) weight and Gross Vehicle Weight (maximum gross weight).

Good Vehicle Maintenance

Alberta does not determine the intervals that you must complete your preventative maintenance, other than your commercial vehicle inspections (CVIP). It’s a good idea to include preventative maintenance such as oil changes and tune-ups in your schedule, as well as an annual or semi-annual CVIP.

Along with scheduled inspections and maintenance, your drivers must inspect the vehicle within 24 hours of every trip. The areas a driver inspects depends on the type of vehicle they are operating. There are different inspection schedules for buses and trucks with different parts of the vehicle that need to be inspected.

Your driver should never drive a vehicle that isn’t in good working order.

Not everything may seem like a serious safety issue. For example: You might not think a broken windshield wiper blade would be a hazard on the highway. But if that wiper blade smudges rather than clears a section of window that obscures the driver’s vision, that could lead to an accident!

Note: Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors has the authority to establish standards for inspections. Approved facilities for commercial vehicle inspections can refer to the CVIP  inspection manual. As a carrier, you just need to make sure you have set up a preventative maintenance schedule and follow it.

Written Safety and Maintenance Plans

Regular maintenance can save you money.

Whether you have one vehicle or many, you need to plan when you will do regular maintenance and write it down. When you have a written plan, you are more likely to keep up the routine maintenance on your fleet. A well maintained fleet means you lose less time to out of service orders and you spend less on repairs in the long run. It’s good for business and for safety!

How to get started

The law states you must maintain your vehicles.

But how you maintain your fleet is up to you. Start by looking at the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations. Remember to take the number of engine hours, kilometers driven and/or timed passed into consideration when making your maintenance schedule for each vehicle.

Keep Record of Maintenance Done

Use one form to record all maintenance and repairs for each vehicle.

Any time you have the vehicle serviced, attach a copy of the invoice to the maintenance form for that vehicle.

Make a Schedule

The table, below, shows a caption of one written plan for maintaining a commercial truck. 

As a carrier, you need to create a schedule that fits your needs. Each vehicle in your fleet will have particular maintenance and inspection requirements. For example, all vehicles need regular oil changes, but if your truck is equipped with a power lift, you’d want to check that it rises and lowers smoothly when activated.

Vehicle Inspections

We want only the safest and most roadworthy highway vehicles operating on Alberta’s highways. That means that every day your vehicles head out onto the road, they should be checked to make sure they’re safe. We call these daily checks trip inspections and you’ll learn all about them in this module.

You may also be required to complete mandatory safety inspections under the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) . You are required to get a CVIP inspection done on your vehicles either once every 6 months (buses) or once a year. For example if you operate a truck-trailer, the truck and trailer’s inspection is annual, if you operate a bus it must be inspected every 6 months.

CVIP inspections don’t replace the ongoing preventive maintenance or trip inspections that you do as a carrier.

Don’t let Inspections and Maintenance Slip

Not too long ago, a commercial truck hit and killed a pedestrian in an intersection. It was night and the roads were wet. After the accident: unaligned brakes and a series of maintenance issues were found when the truck was inspected. No one individual issue was solely responsible for the accident, but all together, the poor maintenance meant the truck wasn’t operating at its best. Regular inspection and maintenance doesn’t just save money… it saves lives.

Who does Trip Inspections?

You are responsible for ensuring the vehicle is in a safe operating condition. So you must train your drivers or a designated person to do a thorough trip inspection.

Your driver or a designated person must complete the trip inspection report and sign that they have completed it. Signing the report means they are accountable for finding and reporting any defects to you.

When Does my Driver Make a Trip Inspection?

Trip inspections must be completed within 24 hours of when the trip occured. A trip inspection report is valid for 24 hours from the time it is recorded.

Some carriers choose to complete two daily trip inspections: pre-trip and post-trip. A post-trip inspection should be conducted at the end of the last trip of the day, or on the final rest stop on trips lasting more than one day.

Why do Trip Inspections?

You want drivers to do the daily trip inspections so that you have the report of any maintenance issues as soon as possible. Then you can make any repairs as soon as possible. Safe trucks mean you don’t endanger your driver, passengers, or others on the road.

A peace officer can ask to see your trip inspection report. By law, you must be able to produce one for that day.

If your vehicle is inspected and found to have a maintenance issue, it could be placed Out of Service . But if you keep your fleet running well, you won’t suffer those delays or get tickets for maintenance issues.

It only takes a day for some maintenance issues to arise. For example: A tire that was at full pressure when you checked it post-trip can still go flat overnight.

How to Record the Inspection

At a roadside inspection, an inspector will want to know what you have done about a maintenance issue that had been logged previously. Retain receipts for repairs and any other expenses to show you’ve addressed problems.  

The completed daily trip inspection report below shows all the different elements that must be included:

• State the inspected vehicle’s licence plates or unit numbers.
• Odometer or hubometer  reading of the inspected vehicle at the time of inspection.
• Name of the carrier operating the vehicle.
• Location where the vehicle was inspected.
• Whether any defects were found and details about those defects.
• Name and signature of the driver or person who inspected the vehicle.
• Name and signature of the driver or person making the report.
• The nature of any repairs made to fix defects identified during the inspection.

Keeping Trip Inspection Reports

• Get trip inspection reports from your drivers within 20 days.
• File these with your own records within 30 days.
• Keep the trip inspection reports for each vehicle file for at least 6 months.
• Trip inspection reports that require additional maintenance work, must be retained with the maintenance documents for the current year plus an additional four years.

Record Keeping

In this module, you learned about the National Safety Code (NSC) requirements for maintaining your fleet of vehicles. Whether you have one vehicle or many, you need to plan and record a maintenance schedule, conduct daily trip inspections and keep good records.

Next, you’ll learn how to monitor your own safety practices by using your online carrier profile and build awareness of the different levels of intervention that are used in NSC monitoring. You’ll learn the consequences for not improving a poor safety profile and how to use all the elements of the Safety and Maintenance Program to meet your NSC obligations.

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When do I need to fill out a trip inspection report?

A driver must complete a trip inspection report before driving the commercial motor vehicle for the first time in a day.

This does not apply to:

(a) a commercial motor vehicle rented for a single trip (b) an emergency vehicle (c) a two axle commercial motor vehicle with a licensed gross vehicle weight not exceeding 14,600 kg, excluding a bus, school bus, special activity bus or special vehicle (d) a taxi where the driver is required to notify the carrier immediately of any defects found during inspections

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Do I have to report to scales if I’m bobtailing? Why?

All commercial vehicles with a licensed GVW exceeding 5,500 kg are required to report to scales, including those being used for bobtailing. Vehicles are checked at the scales for important safety items. These items remain important regardless of whether the vehicle is being used temporarily for personal use.

A police officer or peace officer gave me a Notice and Order; where can I take my vehicle for an inspection?

A Notice and Order issued against a vehicle by a police officer or a peace officer requires that the vehicle be repaired and presented to a Designated Inspection Facility for inspection. Locations of all Designated Inspection Facilities can be accessed at an ICBC Driver Services Centre, Autoplan Agent or on the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE) website under “What’s New.” Alternatively, you may call any Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch office for the information. The CVSE website also contains a listing of the CVSE Branch contact numbers. The website address is www.CVSE.ca

What is a box 2 Notice and Order?

A Notice and Order is an enforcement tool requiring certain actions to be taken. Police officers and peace officers may issue a Notice and Order. A Box 2 Notice and Order requires a vehicle to be repaired and presented promptly to a Designated Inspection Facility for an inspection. An Authorized Inspector at a Designated Inspection Facility will conduct the vehicle inspection and complete an inspection report. A passed inspection report must be provided to the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch within 30 days.

The consequence of not complying with the order is that the vehicle will not be allowed to operate on a highway, nor will the vehicle be permitted to renew the vehicle licence and insurance. It is also an offence to operate a vehicle if the Notice and Order has not been complied with.

Are there any laws to prohibit noisy vehicles, especially noisy motorcycles?

Yes, Division 7A.01 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations prohibits loud and unnecessary noise from the engine, exhaust system or the braking system of a vehicle, or from the contact of the tires with the roadway. The regulations do not discriminate between motorcycles and other types of vehicles.

How much weight is allowed on a tri-axle trailer behind a Tri-drive? And behind a tandem?

Tri-axle trailers which are towed behind either a Tridem or tandem drive truck are legally allowed 24,000 kg when transporting any type of load, except long logs (see appendix “F” table vi of the Commercial Transport Regulations). When a tri-axle trailer is towed behind either a tridem or tandem drive truck hauling long logs they are legally allowed 26,100 kg on the trailer (refer to appendix “I” of the Commercial Transport Regulations).

For a log trailer, what type of standard should be used to secure the trailer that’s loaded up?

Logging trailers (i.e. pole, tri-axle and quad) which are transported empty on logging trucks are only required to use one tiedown which meets fifty percent of the weight of the trailer.

How does one calculate how much weight is allowed during road restrictions?

If the road is restricted to 100 percent of legal axle loading, you are allowed to operate at legal weights as per the Commercial Transport Regulations. However, if the road is restricted to 70 percent of legal axle loading, then the legal axle weight allowed would be 70 percent of legal, for example: tandem axle is allowed 17,000 kg legal with the 70 percent reduction it would be allowed 11,900 kg.

How much weight is allowed on the steering of a tri-drive?

Tridem drive trucks and/or truck-tractors are allowed 7,300 kg on the steer axle without permanently mounted equipment and 9,100 kg with permanently mounted equipment. This information can be found in the steer axle weights section of appendix “B” of the Commercial Transport Regulations.

What are the legal dimensions with logs?

The legal length for a logging truck two-vehicle combination with one articulating point is 21.5 metres. Logging tuck combinations with more than one articulating point are allowed 23 metres overall length.

Is the weight allowance for logs lost or affected when seasonal road restrictions come on? What is the allowance?

Logging weight allowances in Division 7.26 of the Commercial Transport Regulations are not reduced when the road is restricted to 100 percent of legal axle loading. However, when roads are restricted to less than 100 percent (70 percent for example), then the carrier only gets 70 percent of the weight allowance.

What’s legal and max for size and weight? (pertaining to everything)

There are many legal weights and dimensions for vehicles and vehicle combinations; please refer to the Commercial Transport Regulations appendices “A” to “I.”

How big can my pick-up camper or RV trailer be on my ½, ¾, or 1 tonne pickup be? Do I need brakes? Do I need a special driver’s license?

The camper, when loaded on to the pickup or when you tow a trailer behind the pickup, can not exceed the manufacturer “Gross Vehicle Weight Rating” (GVWR) or the “Gross Axle Weight Rating” (GAWR). The ratings can be found on the driver’s side door post.

What can my overall length be with a Bed Truck?

The maximum legal overall length in British Columbia for bed trucks is 12.50 metres which can be found in appendix “B” of the Commercial Transport Regulations.

What can my overall length be with a Picker (Pick-up?) Truck?

The maximum legal overall length of a picker truck-tractor is 12.50 metres as per appendix “B” of the Commercial Transport Regulations. However, under permit the maximum overall length including the front mounted crane is 16 metres as per Bulletin 41, paragraph 7 of the Commercial Transport Procedures manual.

How do I determine Bridge Formula?

Bridge formula is 30 times the wheelbase* in centimetres plus 18,000 kg.

*Wheelbase in the above Bridge Formula calculation refers to the maximum axles span (center of the first axle to the center of the last axle of any axle group) in a heavy commercial vehicle.

How do I measure my inter-axle spacing and why is this required for overweight permits?

Inter-axle spacing is measured from the centre of the last axle (i.e. tandem axle) to the centre of the first axle in the adjacent group of axles (i.e. tandem axle). The inter-axle spacing is required to determine legal allowable weight and for calculating bridge formula for the group of axles.

I want to import a used vehicle from outside of Canada. What will I need to do in order to get it licensed and insured in BC?

First check the attached Transport Canada website and verify if the vehicle is admissible into Canada

Second check the attached ICBC Website

Third, the vehicle must pass a Motor Vehicle Inspection at a Designated Inspection Facility. You can get a list of inspection facilities on our website

What class driver’s licence do I need with certain vehicles?

BC has 8 driver licence classes:

Any tractor trailer combination and all other classes of motor vehicles except motorcycles.

Buses and vehicles in Classes 4 and 5. Trailers may not exceed 4,600 kg except if the bus and trailers do not have air brakes.

Trucks with more than two axles, including dump trucks and large tow trucks, and vehicles in Class 5. Trailers may not exceed 4,600 kg except if the truck and trailers do not have air brakes.

Taxis, limousines, ambulances, buses up to 25 passengers including the driver, special buses used to transport people with disabilities, and vehicles in Class 5.

Class 5 or 7

Two-axle passenger cars and light trucks, motor homes (including those with more than two axles), limited speed motorcycles (e.g., mopeds and mini scooters), all-terrain vehicles, construction vehicles, buses and vans seating not more than 10 people. Allows towing of trailers up to 4,600 kg.

Class 6 or 8

Motorcycles, all-terrain cycles, all-terrain vehicles.

Drivers in BC’s Graduated Licensing Program are issued Class 7 and/or 8 driver’s licences. For more information check the ICBC website at www.icbc.com/licensing or contact your local driver licensing office.

When towing a trailer is it necessary to get more than a class 5 driver’s licence to tow his trailer?

A Class 5 or 7 passenger car driver’s licence allows towing trailers up to 4,600 kg. To tow a trailer that weighs more than 4,600 kg, you need:

(a) A Class 1,2, or 3 driver’s licence, or (b) A Class 4 or 5 driver’s licence with a heavy trailer endorsement (code 20), or (c) A Class 4 or 5 driver’s licence with a house trailer endorsement (code 51)

For more information check the ICBC website at www.icbc/licensing or contact your local driver licensing office.

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Vehicle inspection pre-trip.

This course takes you through what is required by Commercial Vehicle Safety Regulation (AR 121/2009) and NSC Standard 13, Part 2, Schedule 1 to perform effective Trip Inspections.

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