Oregon Truck Inspector Training

About the Training

The Commerce and Compliance Division is responsible for training and certifying all Oregon truck safety inspectors. This includes Oregon Department of Transportation employees, state law enforcement officers and other regulatory personnel. Certified truck inspectors check more than 60,000 commercial vehicles and drivers in Oregon each year.

The truck inspection training offered here is available at no charge to employees of an Oregon law enforcement agency or party that has an Intergovernmental Agreement with the ODOT Commerce and Compliance Division. If your agency does not currently have such an agreement in place, please contact our Grants Coordinator at 503-373-1979.

More Information

See OAR 740-100-0015 and ORS Chapter 810 regarding Oregon commercial vehicle inspectors.
Commercial vehicle inspections are conducted in partnership with FMCSR Part 350 — Commercial Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program.

Truck Inspection Classes

Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis and may be canceled if minimum class size is not met. There are three levels of truck inspections, each with specific training and certification requirements.

Level III Inspection

A Level III inspection is a 13-step process that focuses on driver credentials, including qualifications and hours of service.

Requirements:

Complete and pass North American Standard Inspection (NASI) Part A.
After passing the course, complete 32 coached inspections within 6 months.
Once certified, complete 32 inspections annually.

Inspection year runs October 1 – September 30.
First year is pro-rated.

Best suited for officers who patrol main highways and stop commercial vehicles for speeding, lane violations or other traffic offenses.

Level II Inspection

A Level II inspection includes an inspection of the driver and the exterior of the vehicle.

Requirements:

Complete and pass NASI Part A and NASI Part B.
Complete 32 coached inspections within 6 months.
Maintain certification by completing 32 inspections annually.

October 1 – September 30.
First year is pro-rated.

Level I Inspection

A Level I inspection is the most comprehensive, covering the driver, exterior of the vehicle, and all components underneath the truck.

These inspections require additional space and are typically conducted at weigh stations, where traffic can be safely controlled.

Requirements:

Complete and pass NASI Part A and NASI Part B.
Complete 32 coached inspections within 6 months.
Maintain certification by completing 32 inspections annually.

October 1 – September 30.
First year is pro-rated.

Best suited for enforcement and safety that work at the various weigh stations or Police Officers who Reconstruct and investigate accidents.

2026 Class Descriptions and Schedules

North American Standard Part A – Level III Course

The number one cause of accidents in the State of Oregon is driver error. This course focuses on the level III portion of a level I course. For Troopers and Officers who are primarily stationed on the major highways that pass through Oregon and only want to focus on driver violations (Speeding, log book, CDL issues). For inspectors who want to be level I or II certified must take this class prior to taking the Part B level I/II class. There is no fee for the class and you must be a State or Federal Employee.
Upcoming Training Dates:

March 16 – 20, 2026
July 13 – 17, 2026
December 7 – 11, 2026

Location: Woodburn, POE

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Class Type: 5 Days Classroom.

Class Size: 18

North American Standard Level 1 and 2 – Part B

This is the second week of a two-week course. In order to receive Level 1 or Level II inspector certification, an individual must take both weeks; Part A (level III) and Part B. This class focuses on the mechanical part of the level I and level II inspection. This class is for the individual who's required to be level I or II certified based upon their position or an Officer who really likes truck inspections or is part of a truck team. This class is only for State and Federal employees and there is no cost.
Upcoming Training Dates:

March 23 – 27, 2026
July 20, 2026 – December 24, 2026
December 14 – 18, 2026

Location: Woodburn, POE

Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Class Type: 5 Days Classroom.

Class Size: 18

North American Standard Hazmat and Passenger Vehicle Courses

Additional North American Standard courses are available, including Hazmat, Cargo Tank, Other Bulk, and Passenger Vehicles. Before enrolling in any of these courses, you must be certified as a Level I or Level II Inspector.

If a course is offered in Oregon, you may register directly through the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) training website. If the course is offered out of state or online, you must first obtain approval from the State Point of Contact, Abe Dunivin. Abe will coordinate with the hosting state to confirm that you are certified and authorized to attend.

View and Register for North American Standard Courses

To view available classes and register, please visit the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) training website. Most courses are held at the Woodburn Port of Entry (POE) on Interstate 5.

For questions, please contact Training Coordinator Abe Dunivin by email or call 541-207-2847.

Certifications and Extensions

Certification Requirements

Certification requirements for all levels of inspections can be found in CVSA Policy 4.

Extensions

There may be circumstances in which an inspector is unable to obtain or maintain certification numbers during the fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). If certification could not be maintained due to illness, injury, or other special circumstances, please contact Training Coordinator Abe Dunivin to request an extension of up to three months.