Navigating Inspection Stations

About the Training

Knowing how to navigate inspection stations turns a stressful stop into a routine one. This training covers weigh station compliance, the inspection levels drivers may encounter, and the preparation that keeps a stop quick and citation-free.

What You'll Learn

  • Comply with weigh station and inspection station signage and signals
  • Describe the levels of roadside inspection and what each covers
  • Prepare the vehicle and documents before reaching the scale
  • Identify the common mistakes that lead to fines at inspection stations

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