About the course
What this course covers.
A trip inspection is not a formality. It is the first line of defence against a mechanical failure on the highway, and it is the document a National Safety Code officer asks for first at a roadside check. This course walks a driver through a proper daily trip inspection from the ground up - what to look at, in what order, and what to do when something is not right.
The course draws the line between a minor defect a driver notes and moves on from, and a major defect that takes the vehicle out of service until it is fixed. That distinction is where most inspection failures actually happen, not from skipping the walk-around, but from misjudging what counts as safe to drive on.
Carriers use this course to bring every driver up to the same NSC Standard 13 baseline, and to have a documented training record on file for the next facility audit or new-hire file review.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Why the trip inspection matters
About 10 minutesThe regulatory basis for NSC Standard 13, and what a carrier and a roadside officer are both looking for in a completed inspection report.
The systematic walk-around
About 15 minutesA consistent order of inspection points - lights, tires, brakes, coupling devices, and cab systems - so nothing gets missed under time pressure.
Classifying defects
About 10 minutesThe difference between a minor defect, a major defect, and an out-of-service condition, and what a driver does with each one.
Documenting the inspection
About 10 minutesCompleting the daily inspection report correctly, reporting defects to the carrier, and keeping the paperwork that satisfies an audit.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
What learners say
Trusted by Canadian crews
Every new driver goes through this before their first run. It gets everyone classifying defects the same way, which is exactly what we needed for our audit file.
Wade S.
Fleet Safety Coordinator
Straightforward and to the point. I use the defect classification section as a refresher every year.
Priya K.
Owner-Operator
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- New commercial drivers completing their carrier orientation
- Experienced drivers who need a documented refresher for their file
- Owner-operators responsible for their own inspection records
- Fleet safety coordinators standardising inspection practice across a yard
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Complete a systematic pre-trip and post-trip inspection under NSC Standard 13
- Recognise and correctly classify a vehicle defect
- Decide when a defect takes a vehicle out of service
- Complete a daily inspection report that holds up in a carrier's safety file
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $89.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, code ONTRACK10 takes 10 percent off at checkout. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$449.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$404.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$359.96
A corporate account saves you
$89.99
on 5 seats of Daily Trip Inspection Training
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass the final exam at 80 percent and download a certificate of completion immediately, valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 45 minutes of content
- Mobile-friendly - complete it between runs
- Certificate available to download the moment the course is passed
- Training record stored for three years and available on request
Why it matters for compliance
National Safety Code Standard 13 sets out the daily inspection and defect-reporting requirements Canadian commercial carriers must follow. This course documents that a driver has been trained to that standard, which is what a facility audit or roadside inspection looks for on a driver's file.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
What is NSC Standard 13?
- National Safety Code Standard 13 is the Canadian standard governing daily commercial vehicle inspections, defect classification, and reporting. It sets out what a driver has to check before and after a trip, and how a defect gets reported and resolved.
How long does this course take?
- About 45 minutes of self-paced online content. It can be completed in one sitting.
Does this replace the physical daily inspection?
- No. This course trains a driver to correctly perform and document the inspection - the physical walk-around still has to happen before and after every trip.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 89.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free corporate account for 20 percent off in the first three months.
How long does the certificate stay valid?
- The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date, after which a driver retakes the course to stay current.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.