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Every motor carrier shall systematically inspect, repair, and maintain, or cause to be systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained, all motor vehicles subject to its control. Parts and accessories must be in safe and proper condition at all times.
(a) Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected as required by this section. The inspection must include, at a minimum, the parts and accessories set forth in appendix A to this part. The term commercial motor vehicle includes each vehicle in a combination vehicle.
Every special agent of the FMCSA (as defined in appendix B to part 390 of this chapter) is authorized to enter upon and perform inspections of a motor carrier's vehicles in operation and intermodal equipment in operation. (b) Prescribed inspection report.
Every commercial vehicle, including each segment of a combination vehicle, must undergo periodic inspection at least once every 12 months. At a minimum, inspections must include all items listed in 49 CFR 396 Appendix A: Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards.
An annual dot inspection is a thorough inspection of a commercial vehicle to ensure that it is in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This comprehensive check ensures that each truck, bus and trailer meets all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.
Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s). Below are the available interpretations for the given section. To return to the list of parts, use the Parts link above.
Appendix A to Part 396—Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards A vehicle does not pass an inspection if it has one of the following defects or deficiencies:
Vehicle Inspection. Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected every 12 months by a qualified inspector who has training or certification to inspect and maintain commercial motor vehicles. The term commercial motor vehicle includes each vehicle in a combination vehicle.
The Vehicle Maintenance BASIC addresses the requirements within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs), specifically 49 CFR Parts 392, 393 and 396, to properly maintain a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and to prevent shifting loads, spilled or dropped cargo, and overloading of a CMV.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) conducts annual inspections of commercial motor vehicles. As well as the drivers to ensure highway safety. This year’s inspections will focus on the driver requirements category, among other factors. Some things they will look at include: CDLs; Seat belts; Medical cards; ELD compliance; Records of duty ...