Passenger Carrier Vehicle Inspection (PCVI)

    Course Number

    510009

    Description

    This course will provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and ability to safely inspect a passenger-carrying vehicle in accordance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation and the North American Standard Level I Passenger Vehicle Inspection Procedures.

    Objective

    This training will focus on the passenger-carrying vehicle inspection, identifying the special equipment necessary for inspecting passenger-carrying vehicles, determining the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation for different types of passenger operations, identifying the mechanical and component differences between a truck and passenger-carrying vehicle, describing the methods for performing the undercarriage inspection of the passenger-carrying vehicle, and describing the proper location to place the CVSA decal. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to inspect passenger-carrying vehicles in accordance with the safety regulations while assuring the safety of passengers and the motoring public.

    Target Audience

    Federal, State MCSAP or local law enforcement personnel responsible for conducting roadside inspections.

    Prerequisites for Attendance

    Successful completion of the North American Standard Level I course. Host Agencies shall provide students with (or require students to bring) the most current version of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations with interpretations.

    Category

    Roadside Courses

    Continuous Learning Points Awarded:

    24

    Course Length (in Days):

    3.00

    Coordinator

    Ben Werner

    FMCSA National Training Center Curriculum Manager

    Work Address

    FMCSA National Training Center
    2600 Park Tower Drive, Suite 500
    Vienaa, VA 22180
    United States

    Work Email

    benjamin.werner@dot.gov

    Work Phone

    7032350511