Motor Carrier Pre-Trip Inspection Checklist Template (Page 2 of 4) in pdf

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Motor Carrier Checklist

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Topic Description

Yes

N/A

Comments

Required Records/Retention

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Are records kept of the due dates for the various inspection and

maintenance operations to be performed?

Are records kept (including the date and nature of the inspection)

for repairs and maintenance performed?

Are records maintained of the tests conducted on push-out

windows, emergency doors, and emergency door marking lights

on buses?

Are records kept indicating where the vehicle is either housed or

maintained?

Are vehicle records maintained for a period of one year?

Are vehicle records maintained for six months after the motor

vehicle leaves the motor carrier’s control?

Lubrication

Is there a system established to ensure that each motor vehicle is

properly lubricated?

Is there a system established to ensure that each motor vehicle is

free of oil and grease leaks?

Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports

Are all drivers required to report, and prepare a written report, at

the completion of each day’s work on the vehicles operated?

Is a pre-trip and post-trip written inspection list used?

Is the last Vehicle Inspection Report carried on the unit?

Inspector Qualifications

Did the motor carrier ensure that the individual performing an

annual inspection under Part 396.17 had the following

qualifications?

The inspector understood the inspection criteria set forth

in 49 CFR Part 393 and Appendix G.

The inspector had knowledge of the methods,

procedures, tools, and equipment used to perform the

inspection.

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