• ​Driver safety and rules of the road, which encompasses a basic overview of traffic laws, including speed control and safe lane changes

• A  basic overview of the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria which has been adopted by California and serves as a guide for when a vehicle is deemed to be so unsafe, the violation must be corrected before it can continue on its course of travel

• An overview of the adopted North American Standard Level I vehicle inspections and how they are performed

• The proper way to perform a thorough pre-trip inspection

• Procedures for reporting highway emergencies

• An overview of farm labor vehicle requirements

• How the Compliance, Safety, Accountability scoring affects carriers and drivers

• An overview of hours-of-service regulations, including how to properly maintain log books/time cards

• Correct application of size, weight, and loading regulations

• ​Controlled substances and alcohol testing

• An enhanced Rules of the Road/Driver Safety and distracted driving

• Basic Inspection of Terminals (PDF)program

• Benefits of preventive maintenance

• Licensing and registration

• School Bus (driver/mechanic/administrator).

• Other Buses (general public paratransit vehicle, school pupil activity bus, tour bus, youth bus, etc.)

• Railroad crossing safety

• Hazardous materials security and the transportation of hazardous materials for shippers and carriers

​CHP Commercial Enforcement Personnel provide informational seminars on many specific topics, including:

• Maintenance inspection (pre-trip and level 1) procedures

• Basic Inspection of Terminals (BIT)

• Hazardous materials transportation requirements

• Hours of service

• Controlled substance and alcohol testing requirements

• Insurance requirements and fraud awareness

• Size and weight requirements and issues

• Rules of the road and driver safety tips

​In addition to these specific information seminars, all CIEP classes include general information anyone in the commercial trucking industry. This information includes:

• Vehicle/carrier inspection requirements and procedures

• Size and weight requirements

• Understanding the Out-of-Service criteria

• Rules of the road/driver safety

• The functions performed by CHP commercial enforcement personnel

• Understanding CVSA inspection decal issuance