Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

http://www.blr.com/

© Business & Legal Reports, Inc. 0809

Session ObjectivesUnderstand the inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations

Understand the importance of pre- and postoperation inspections and reviewing inspection reports

Identify periodic inspection requirements

Comprehend inspector qualifications and recordkeeping requirements


Why CMV Inspections Are Important• Many thousands of CMV-

related accidents• 5,000 fatalities

annually• More than

100,000 injuries• Truckers have more

fatalities and injuries than many other occupations


Federal Motor Carrier Inspection Requirements• Inspect, repair, and maintain• Drivers prepare report• Defects repaired immediately• Operate only if all parts pass inspection• Document inspections


Driver Preoperation Inspection• Ensure CMV is

in safe operating condition

• Review last vehicle inspection report

• Sign report if defects identified

• Certify corrective action


Driver Postoperation Inspections• Brakes• Parking brake• Steering and horn• Lights, mirrors, and

wipers• Tires, wheels, and rim• Coupling devices• Emergency equipment


•Identify vehicle and list any defects

•Sign reports•Prepare report

for each vehicle driven

Postoperation Inspection Reports


• Motor carriers review reports and take necessary corrective action

• Repairs certified

• Reports retained for 3 months

• Repairs made en route certified by driver or repair facility

• Motor carriers review reports and take necessary corrective action

• Repairs certified

• Reports retained for 3 months

• Repairs made en route certified by driver or repair facility

Corrective Action Based On Inspection Reports


Roadside Vehicle Inspections• FMCSA or state

personnel conducts• Drivers deliver

inspection reports to motor carrier

• Carrier reviews reports• Carrier signs and returns

reports certifying that violations corrected

• Copies of reports retained for 1 year


‘Out of Service’ Notices• FMCSA inspectors

can declare CMVs “out of service”

• Stickers are usedto mark vehicles

• Out of service CMVscannot be used untilrepairs made

• Sticker cannot be removed until repairs completed


Routine Inspections: True or False

Drivers must review the last inspection report before operating a CMV.

After a postoperation inspection the driver must only write a report if safety problems are identified.

Motor carrier employees conduct roadside inspections.

You can continue to drive an out of service vehicle for up to 7 days before repairs are made.


Routine InspectionsDo you understand:• Federal Motor Carrier

Safety Regulations?• Driver vehicle

inspections?• Driver inspection reports?• Roadside inspections?• Out of service

determinations?• Required corrective

action?


Periodic CMV Inspections• Conduct at least

every year• Cover all components

in Appendix G• Identify vehicle, date,

inspector, and certification• Retain report for

14 months• Perform by carrier or

qualified commercial enterprise


Appendix G Components• Brake systems

• Coupling devices

• Exhaust system

• Fuel system

• Lighting devices

• Steering mechanism


Appendix G Components (cont.)

• Safe loading• Suspension• Frame• Tires• Wheels and rims• Windshield and wipers


Qualifications of Periodic Inspectors• Understand regulatory

inspection criteria

• Mastery of methods, procedures, tools, and equipment

• Specific training and/or experience


Qualifications of Brake Inspectors• Apprenticeship or

training program

• Experience performing brake maintenance or inspection


CMV Inspection RecordkeepingRecords must:• Identify vehicles• Include inspection and maintenance

schedules and reports• Identify date and nature of repairs• Be retained for 1 year, and 6 months after

vehicle leaves carrier’s control

Periodic Inspections Q& A

How often must periodic inspections be performed?

Every 12 monthsWho is qualified to perform a periodic inspection?

Only those with 1 year of training or experienceWhich part of the regulations contains a list of periodic inspection components?

Appendix G of Section 396

Q.A.Q.A.Q.A.


Periodic Inspections And RecordkeepingDo you understand:• Periodic inspection

requirements?• Appendix G

components?• Inspector qualifications?• CMV inspection

recordkeeping requirements?


Key Points to RememberAppropriate inspections must be performed on all CMVs according to the requirements of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety RegulationsInspection reports must be written and reviewedDefects and deficiencies identified by inspections must be repaired before a CMV can be operated`

Date post:	22-Mar-2016
Category:	Documents
Upload:	tender
View:	66 times
Download:	2 times

Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections

Documents