• 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