Online driver training
Trip Inspection for Commercial Carriers
Trip Inspection for Commercial Carriers is a one-hour online course that teaches drivers to carry out a trip inspection based on commercial vehicle legislation. It focuses on Schedule 1, the difference between minor and major defects, how to record them on a daily vehicle inspection report, and a systematic check that finds defects early, with practice on real examples.
Duration
1h
On completion
Certificate of completion
Coverage
All Provinces
Per seat
$49.99 CAD
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About the course
What this course covers.
Most trip inspection training explains the rules. This course spends as much time on practice: real examples and short activities that ask the driver to decide, again and again, whether what they are looking at is a minor defect that gets written up or a major defect that parks the truck. That judgement is the whole point of the daily inspection, and it is where inexperienced drivers most often get it wrong in one direction or the other.
The course is organised in three parts. Required paperwork covers Schedule 1, the inspection schedule for trucks and tractors, what separates a minor defect from a major one, how each is recorded, and the daily vehicle inspection report itself. The process covers how to work through the vehicle systematically, examining each component and function that must be checked, so nothing is missed and defects are found early rather than at a roadside inspection.
The practice section is where the knowledge is tested: identifying minor versus major defects and applying Schedule 1 to real-world situations. The course is designed for new drivers learning the inspection for the first time and for experienced drivers who want to sharpen their judgement and improve their carrier's compliance. It is a practical companion to a full trip inspection course rather than a replacement for one.
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.
Required paperwork
Schedule 1, the difference between minor and major defects, how to record them, and the daily vehicle inspection report.
The process
A systematic vehicle check that examines each required component and function so defects are found early.
Commonly occurring defects
Real examples of the defects drivers find most often and how each should be classified.
The practice
Short activities identifying minor versus major defects and applying Schedule 1 to real-world situations.
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.
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- New commercial truck drivers learning the daily trip inspection
- Experienced drivers who want to sharpen defect recognition
- Owner-operators responsible for their own inspection reports
- Fleet supervisors and shop staff who review inspection reports
- Carriers working to reduce roadside out-of-service findings
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Use Schedule 1 to inspect a truck or tractor
- Tell a minor defect from a major defect
- Record defects correctly on a daily vehicle inspection report
- Carry out a systematic inspection that finds defects early
- Make safe decisions about whether a vehicle can be driven
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course. 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
$249.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$224.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$199.96
A corporate account saves you
$49.99
on 5 seats of Trip Inspection for Commercial Carriers
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion. No expiry period is listed; many carriers refresh inspection training every two to three years.
- Fully online and self-paced, about one hour
- Real examples and short practice activities
- Mobile-friendly, pause and resume at any point
- Instant access once the seat is purchased
- Certificate available as soon as the course is passed
Why it matters for compliance
National Safety Code Standard 13 sets the trip inspection requirements for commercial vehicles in Canada and is applied through each province's legislation. It uses inspection schedules by vehicle type, with Schedule 1 covering trucks, tractors and trailers, and separates minor defects, which must be reported, from major defects, which take the vehicle out of service until repaired.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
What is Schedule 1?
- Schedule 1 is the trip inspection schedule for trucks, tractors and trailers under National Safety Code Standard 13. It lists the vehicle systems to inspect and which conditions are minor or major defects. Buses use a different schedule.
What is the difference between a minor and a major defect?
- A minor defect must be recorded and reported so it is repaired. A major defect means the vehicle cannot be driven until it is repaired. The course gives repeated practice telling the two apart.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course, or a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months.
How is this different from Daily Trip Inspection Training?
- Daily Trip Inspection Training is the fuller course on conducting and recording a trip inspection. This one is shorter on rules and heavier on practice with Schedule 1 and defect classification, which makes it a good companion or refresher.
Is it suitable for new drivers?
- Yes. It is designed for both new and experienced drivers.
Does the certificate expire?
- No expiry is listed. Many carriers refresh inspection training every two to three years.
Why does the course focus on practice?
- Because the hardest part of a trip inspection is not remembering the list, it is judging what you find. Repeated practice classifying real defects builds the confidence to park a truck with a major defect and the judgement not to park one for a minor issue.
Can owner-operators use this course?
- Yes. Owner-operators are responsible for their own inspections and reports, and the course gives them a documented record of trip inspection training for their own files or for a carrier they haul for.
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.