DOT changing Inspection rules
 

In Feb. 2007 DOT has changed the rules for you pre-trip inspection. You are now allowed to take it either and the first part or the end of your shift. I know with most drivers this doesn't matter but there are some out there that might want to know. I am a trainer and I make sure my students know this info. Hope someone makes use of it.

Re: DOT changing Inspection rules
 

This is a goofy rule.

The rule states a driver must check out his vehicle completely at the end of his shift ans sign the report.

However, Its ok to just make sure you feel comfortable before you drive the truck and read the post trip inspection from the previous driver.

I always logged 15 minutes pre-trip and never logged 15 mintues post-trip. NYS DOT said it was ok when they gave me their level 3 inspection.

what a dumb broad set of rules.

I think 15 mintues post and quick one over in the morning.

What do you all think?

My 2 cents again.....

Re: DOT changing Inspection rules
 

Cite the regulation to back this claim up.

Until then, I call BS.

Re: DOT changing Inspection rules
 

First time I ever heard that. :lol:

Hey. I may want to call BS, too. What's the number? :P

reply
 

I will get that number for you as soon as I get the terminal. This is just what i was told to tell my trainies

Re: DOT changing Inspection rules
 

Until then, I call BS.[/quote]
Hey. I may want to call BS, too. What's the number? :P[/quote]


Simple 1-800-BS (standard calling rates apply, only one phone call per family)
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: DOT changing Inspection rules
 

The reason I'm calling BS is because of this:

The FMCSA rules specifically state that a PRE TRIP inspection must be done before driving the vehicle, and a POST TRIP inspection must be done at the end of the day. Both are required.

Don't know where the exact rule is but you must "document" both a pre-trip and post-trip inspection however you only have to show time, minimum of 15 minutes, for one or the other.

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§396.11 Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

(a) Report required. Every motor carrier shall require its drivers to report, and every driver shall prepare a report in writing at the completion of each day's work on each vehicle operated and the report shall cover at least the following parts and accessories:

Service brakes including trailer brake connections

Parking (hand) brake

Steering mechanism

Lighting devices and reflectors

Tires

Horn

Windshield wipers

Rear vision mirrors

Coupling devices

Wheels and rims

Emergency equipment

(b) Report content. The report shall identify the vehicle and list any defect or deficiency discovered by or reported to the driver which would affect the safety of operation of the vehicle or result in its mechanical breakdown. If no defect or deficiency is discovered by or reported to the driver, the report shall so indicate. In all instances, the driver shall sign the report. On two-driver operations, only one driver needs to sign the driver vehicle inspection report, provided both drivers agree as to the defects or deficiencies identified. If a driver operates more than one vehicle during the day, a report shall be prepared for each vehicle operated.

(c) Corrective action. Prior to requiring or permitting a driver to operate a vehicle, every motor carrier or its agent shall repair any defect or deficiency listed on the driver vehicle inspection report which would be likely to affect the safety of operation of the vehicle.

(1) Every motor carrier or its agent shall certify on the original driver vehicle inspection report which lists any defect or deficiency that the defect or deficiency has been repaired or that repair is unnecessary before the vehicle is operated again.

(2) Every motor carrier shall maintain the original driver vehicle inspection report, the certification of repairs, and the certification of the driver's review for three months from the date the written report was prepared.

(d) Exceptions. The rules in this section shall not apply to a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), a driveaway-towaway operation, or any motor carrier operating only one commercial motor vehicle.

[44 FR 38526, July 2, 1979, as amended at 45 FR 46425, July 10, 1980; 53 FR 18058, May 19, 1988; 59 FR 8753, Feb. 23, 1994; 63 FR 33279, June 18, 1998].

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