- Provides step-by-step information CMV drivers need to conduct successful pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip inspections, so they can avoid breakdowns, citations, fines, repair bills, and crashes
- Information is presented graphically so that it's easy to find, with call-outs that address real-life situations drivers may experience during inspections
- Features checklists that drivers can use to ensure successful vehicle inspections
- Major topics covered include:
- The importance of vehicle inspections
- Key regulations
- Preparing for inspections
- The inspection process
- Vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs)
- Common inspection violations
- And more!
- Perfect Bound, 5.25" x 8.25", 76 pages
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The importance of vehicle inspections
- The overall goal
- The carrier's role
- The driver's role
- Key regulations
- Out-of-Service Criteria
- Variations between types of CMVs
- Pre-trip inspections
- Preparing for the inspection
- The systematic approach
- The 5-step inspection process
- Variations in the process
- Documenting a pre-trip
- Intermodal chassis inspections
- Cargo and equipment inspections
- Reviewing the last DVIR
- En-route inspections
- When to inspect
- What and how to inspect
- Tire inspections
- En-route repairs
- Brake maintenance
- Post-trip inspections
- Vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs)
- Intermodal chassis
- Driveaway-towaway inspections
- Top 25 vehicle violations
Compliance Topic: Vehicle Inspections & Maintenance, DOT and Driver Training
Industry: Transportation
Size: 5.25" x 8.25"
Format: Perfect Bound
Copyright Date: 2020
ISBN: 978-1-64551-260-8