For your further knowledge on the subject of Carrier / Driver mandatory Pre-Check Inspections.
The driver Is required to inspect the truck before every trip.
Here’s a fact: Commercial truck drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate a truck on commercial roadways. One provision for maintaining this license is performing a pre-trip inspection on the vehicle before every trip. Pre-trip inspections are (mandatory) for every trip, and knowing how to conduct them is a core requirement to pass the CDL test.
The law states that if you want to attain a CDL License, you must pass all three parts of the skill test and look at which skill test is #1 on the list.
Ref: https://lnkd.in/gMQhnSd3
Here's the law according to FMCSA 49 CFR § 392.7 Equipment, inspection, and use.
(a) No commercial motor vehicle shall be driven unless the driver is satisfied that the following parts and accessories are in good working order, nor shall any driver fail to use or make use of such parts and accessories when and as needed:
* Service brakes, including trailer brake connections.
* Parking (hand) brake.
* Steering mechanism.
* Lighting devices and reflectors.
* Tires.
* Horn.
* Windshield wiper or wipers.
* Rear-vision mirror or mirrors.
* Coupling devices.
* Wheels and rims.
* Emergency equipment.
Mid Corporate Motor Fleet Manager at AXA Commercial Lines
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