Vehicle inspections
Pre-trip inspection requirements Be satisfied that the vehicle is in safe operating condition Be satisfied that the vehicle is in safe operating condition Review the last vehicle inspection report Review the last vehicle inspection report Sign the report (only if defects or deficiencies were noted) Sign the report (only if defects or deficiencies were noted) 1a
Pre-trip inspection requirements Service brakes Service brakes Parking (hand) brake Parking (hand) brake Steering mechanism Steering mechanism Lighting devices and reflectors Lighting devices and reflectors 1b
Pre-trip inspection requirements Tires Tires Horn Horn Windshield wiper(s) Windshield wiper(s) Rear vision mirror(s) Rear vision mirror(s) Coupling devices Coupling devices 1c
Pre-trip inspection requirements Check emergency equipment: Check emergency equipment: –fire extinguisher(s) –spare fusees –warning devices 1d
Seven step pre-trip inspection method Vehicle overview Vehicle overview Engine compartment Engine compartment Inside the cab Inside the cab Lights Lights 2a
Seven step pre-trip inspection method Walk-around inspection Walk-around inspection Signal lights Signal lights Final brake system check Final brake system check 2b
On-the-road inspections Check cargo and load securing devices within first 50 miles of your trip Check cargo and load securing devices within first 50 miles of your trip 3a
On-the-road inspections Driver change of duty status Driver change of duty status After driving for 3 hours After driving for 3 hours After driving 150 miles – whichever occurs first After driving 150 miles – whichever occurs first 3b
On-the-road inspections Do not apply to a sealed vehicle that you may not open Do not apply to a sealed vehicle that you may not open Do not apply if it is difficult/impossible to inspect the cargo Do not apply if it is difficult/impossible to inspect the cargo 3c
Post-trip inspections A post-trip inspection report must be completed at the end of a driver’s day of work on a commercial motor vehicle A post-trip inspection report must be completed at the end of a driver’s day of work on a commercial motor vehicle 4a
Post-trip inspections Service brakes (including trailer brake connections) Service brakes (including trailer brake connections) Parking (hand) brake Parking (hand) brake Steering mechanism Steering mechanism Lighting devices and reflectors Lighting devices and reflectors 4b
Post-trip inspections Tires Tires Horn Horn Windshield wiper(s) Windshield wiper(s) Rear-vision mirror(s) Rear-vision mirror(s) 4c
Post-trip inspections Coupling devices Coupling devices Wheels and rims Wheels and rims Emergency equipment Emergency equipment 4d
Post-trip inspections Identify vehicle Identify vehicle List defects/deficiencies List defects/deficiencies Note if no defects/ deficiencies found Note if no defects/ deficiencies found Sign the report Sign the report 4e
Post-trip inspections All defects/deficiencies must be repaired before vehicle is operated again All defects/deficiencies must be repaired before vehicle is operated again 4f
Post-trip inspections Motor carrier must certify defect/deficiency was corrected or no correction was necessary Motor carrier must certify defect/deficiency was corrected or no correction was necessary 4g
Post-trip inspections Motor carrier must retain original vehicle inspection report for at least 3 months Motor carrier must retain original vehicle inspection report for at least 3 months 4h