Prioritize Prevention: Mastering Pre-Trip Inspections for Safer, Compliant Operations

Webinar | June 10, 2025 | 2 pm ET

Join us for a webinar on June 10, 2025 @ 2 pm ET with our special presenter Tom Holden to discuss “Prioritize Prevention: Mastering Pre-Trip Inspections for Safer, Compliant Operations.”

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Pre-trip inspections aren’t just a DOT requirement—they are a frontline defense against mechanical failure, on-road incidents, and violations that can disrupt your operation. And yet, they’re frequently rushed, inconsistently performed, or poorly documented.

Every motorcoach, school bus, truck, or limo in operation is a complex machine with components that wear, loosen, leak, or fail. Many of these issues reveal themselves slowly, and pre-trip inspections are designed to catch those signs before they result in something more dangerous. Brake wear, tire damage, lighting malfunctions, and fluid leaks can all be detected during a thorough walkaround inspection—if drivers know what to look for and are given the time to do it properly.

Consider this: a cracked brake hose or improperly secured wheel could result in a citation, vehicle out-of-service order, or an accident. In contrast, catching that issue during a morning inspection costs a few minutes—and demonstrates your commitment to proactive safety.

Prevention starts not just with a checklist, but with training. Do your drivers understand why each inspection item matters? Do they know how to recognize defects and report them correctly? Building a safety-first culture requires more than handing out a form—it takes reinforcing expectations, following up on reports, and holding everyone accountable, from the driver to the maintenance team.

Regular refresher training, mock inspections, and supervisor spot-checks can help reinforce the importance of these inspections and keep complacency at bay. Join us for a webinar reviewing some of these items.