Commercial Vehicle Operation (NSC Regulated) Best Practices

The purpose of this Commercial Transportation Best Practices program is to ensure the safe operation of all vehicles registered under the authority of National Safety Code and a Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC).

This program applies to all your company employees who are authorized to operate your commercial vehicles or are in a position directly related to the operation of the commercial vehicles such as dispatchers, drivers, maintenance & repair personnel and administrative personnel.

This Commercial Transportation Best Practices offers guidelines designed to address specific actions including but not limited to: seatbelts, speed limits, refueling, hours of service, cargo securement, load restrictions, inspections & maintenance, driver & vehicle file requirements, paperwork requirements, logbooks, etc.

This Commercial Transportation Best Practices is designed to pass National Safety Code (NSC), Transportation Safety Fitness Certification requirements, ComplyWorks, Avetta and ISNetworld ® RAVS ® Commercial Vehicle Operation (4500kg GWR) – Canada.

This program includes samples of the following forms:

• Trip Inspection
• Maintenance Inspection
• Equipment Register
• Maintenance & Repair – Schedule & Log
• Maintenance Request Form
• Fuel & Mileage Log

NOTE: For a more indepth Commercial Transportation Safety Program that meets all the requirements for National Safety Code, PIC and COR/SECOR programs see the Commercial Trucking Safety Programs in the Safety Program section and choose a program that suits your specific registered area. (Federal or Provincial)

NOTE: The material in this document does not take precedence over applicable government legislation which all employees must follow.