About the course
What this course covers.
A straight truck that leaves the yard with a fault is a problem that finds the driver later - a brake out of adjustment, a tire going down, a light that quit. The walk-around inspection is the cheapest insurance a driver has, and the discipline of doing it the same way every shift is what catches the fault before it becomes an incident.
This course is part of the Straight Truck Series and suits every level of straight truck driver, from entry-level to veteran. It covers conducting thorough pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, why a driver should use the same routine every time, and when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report is required and how to complete one.
Companies use the course to train straight truck drivers and to give a documented training record that supports a National Safety Code program and a contractor pre-qualification submission.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
3 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Pre-trip inspections
The pre-trip inspection done before a straight truck leaves the yard, and why the same routine is followed every time.
En-route inspections
The checks a straight truck driver makes while on the road, between the start and end of the trip.
Post-trip inspections
The post-trip inspection at the end of a shift, and when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report has to be completed.
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
Short and practical. The point it drives home - same routine every trip - is exactly the habit we want in new drivers.
Dwayne F.
Fleet Supervisor
The DVIR section cleared up when the report is actually required. Good fit for our NSC program documentation.
Patricia N.
Safety Administrator
Quick course, no filler. A solid refresher on the en-route checks I had gotten casual about.
Glen S.
Straight Truck Driver
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Straight truck drivers at every experience level
- New drivers learning the inspection routine
- Drivers and fleet operators across Canada
- Carriers building a documented driver training record
- Any company that runs straight trucks
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection on a straight truck
- Carry out en-route inspections while on the road
- Complete a post-trip inspection at the end of a shift
- Use the same inspection routine on every trip
- Know when a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report is required and how to complete one
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $49.99 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
$249.95
Individually with code ONTRACK10
10% off, applied at checkout
$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 Vehicle Inspections: Straight Truck Series
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
A mark of 80 percent earns the certificate, and the course can be taken up to three times to reach the pass mark. On completion the driver downloads and prints a certificate of completion valid for three years from the completion date.
- Fully online and self-paced - about 20 minutes of content
- Part of the Straight Truck Series for straight truck drivers
- Mobile-friendly - start on a laptop, finish on a phone
- Instant access as soon as the course is purchased
- Pass mark is 80 percent, with up to three attempts
Why it matters for compliance
A documented vehicle inspection routine is part of a carrier's National Safety Code obligations and a basic expectation of any contractor pre-qualification review. This course gives straight truck drivers the inspection training and the record to back it up.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
How much does the Straight Truck Vehicle Inspections course cost?
- The course is 49.99 CAD per seat. Use code ONTRACK10 at checkout for 10 percent off an individual purchase, or set up a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months when training drivers.
How long does the course take?
- The course is about 20 minutes of content and is fully self-paced, so a driver can complete it in a single short session.
Does the certificate expire?
- Yes. The certificate of completion is valid for three years from the completion date shown on it, after which the driver retakes the course to stay current.
What is a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report?
- A Driver Vehicle Inspection Report, or DVIR, is the record a driver completes to document the condition of the vehicle. The course explains when a DVIR is required and how to complete one.
Who is the course for?
- It is built for straight truck drivers at every level, from entry-level drivers learning the routine to veteran drivers who want a documented training record.
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.