Here are the levels of inspection from CVSA Level 1.This is a full DOT truck inspection.The driver, their paperwork and the vehicles will be inspected.Dot Driver S Vehicle Inspection Report' title='Dot Driver S Vehicle Inspection Report' />Oregon Department of Transportation Oregon Department of Transportation State of Oregon.Your browser is out of date It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites.DOT truck inspection 7 things you need to know.Inspections have procedures that have to be followed and theres no way to make that process shorter.But you can make it go smoother and therefore faster if you get yourself organized.Have a plan. If you have pets in the cab that need to be secured have a way to secure your pets to keep them from getting injured or having an incident with the inspector.If you have a pet thats aggressive you are setting yourself up for a lot problems.Animals can react in different ways in strange environments.Keeping your pets secured prevents them getting scared and running into traffic or winding up some other place they shouldnt that could get them hurt.Pets have to be dealt with immediately before the inspection can really start.If you have no way to restrain your cab buddy, that can add quite a bit of time.Paperwork you will need.Heres a quick rundown of the paper work you may need.Ill start off with basic paperwork, and move on to special situations you may find yourself in.Some of this is a repeat from above Drivers licensemedical card there are certain situations you must still keep a medical card on your personLog or tabletelog and previous 7 days.For elogs you will need blank logbook pages and an instruction card on how to operate the elog.Truck and trailer registration.Insurance card. IFTA card.IFTA stands for International Fuel Tax Agreement.Ifta site Those are the stickers on the each side of your tractor.They change color depending on the year.As of this writing, the 2.IFTA stickers are green.Permits Any state specific permit you may need.Bill of lading, shipping papers or invoice.If your empty, just let the inspector know that your running empty.Got a placarded hazmat load Youll need more stuff Shipping papers.They are required for hazmat loads.USDOT hazmat permit FMCSA safety permit for certain high risk loads Special permit.For certain hazmat packagings that are utilizing exceptions outlined in the permit.The permit itself will dictate if it needs to be carried.State hazmat permit.As far as I know, every state I know has one Emergency response information.Orange book Emergency Response Guidebook or MSDS Written route plan.For certain hazardous materials such as explosives you will need a written route plan.Copy of the FMCSR regulations.Again, for certain hazardous material that is being transported.Other special circumstances for permits OversizeOverweight loads.Operating permit for the state youre in.If your vehicle is not registered in the state youre operating in, you will need to obtain a permit.A look at your registration card will tell you all the states that you can operate in.Common violations during a DOT inspection.There are tons of violations that can be listed from the regulations on an inspection.Sometimes it may seem impossible to get a clean inspection but it can and does happen.Heres a list of some common violations discovered during an inspection.Of course it can vary by state depending on what that state focuses on, but heres a good general list.For drivers Log not current to your last change of duty status.False logbook. Form and manner violations.This has to do with any of the required information or formatting of the log, whether its hand done or an elog.Vehicles Brakes out of adjustment and other brake problems.Tires. Load securement.Lighting from brake lights to turn signals.Leaking oil. Damagedobstructed windshield.No proof of annual inspection.Hazmat loads Improper placards.Improper markings UN numbers on truckNo or expired hazmat permits.Shipping paper violations.Three outcomes of a roadside inspection.There are three things that can happen after a truck inspection that very in degree.Ill start with the easy go all the way to the most severe.No Violations. Hurray You continue on your merry way and your boss may even give you a Scooby snack Ok maybe not a scooby snack.Actually, from what I understand from many drivers, companies have incentive programs for getting clean inspections.Check with your company and see if they have one.It will depend on the company, but many drivers Ive talked to say they get anywhere from 2.Violations, Non out of service.You received some violations, but no Scooby snack.These are simply violations of the regulations but they are not listed in the out of service criteria, so they are not out of service.An example would be a clearance light on the cab or trailer thats out or a form and manner violations on a drivers logbook.Having said all that, it doesnt mean you cant get a ticket for it also.Not saying you will, but technically you can receive a ticket with any violation you receive in an inspection.Many times, tickets are not issued unless the violation is out of service, but no guarantees.Again, every state is different.Violations, Out of service.Out of service means that you have at least one violation of the federal regulations that is listed in the CVSA remember those guys n gals I mentioned previously North American Standard Out of Service Criteria.The violation must be listed in the criteria or it is not out of service.If you have received an out of service violation, be prepared to receive a ticket for that violation regardless of whether you own the truck or are a company driver.Every state is different, so make sure you understand what the officer is telling you.Out of Service Now what.There are two kinds of drivers.Those who have been placed out of service, and those who havent been placed out of service yet.It happens to every driver at one time or another whether its their fault or a maintenance issue that rears its ugly head they didnt know about at a really bad time.No matter what, you should have a plan in place to deal with being parked.Make sure you understand your companys policy, and have a list of phone numbers that you can call for a service truck.Generally speaking, You shouldnt be getting parked out in the middle of nowhere unless your vehicle is so unsafe that it cant move.OfficersInspectors will generally escort you into the nearest town or you may have to remain at the checkstation and make your arrangements from there.If you were placed out of service for leaking hazmat, let your company know ASAP so that they can start arranging for a cleanup company if necessary.It also never hurts to have a basic spill kit on board your vehicle so that you can at least contain a simple fluid leak.Before doing that, again, make sure you check with your company and understand what your trying to do before doing any containment.You may need to be OSHA trained before doing any form of hazmat containment.Tips for success. 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Here are some helpful tips to get you through an inspection Do your pre trip inspection.A lot of violations can be caught simply by doing a thorough pre trip.Make sure that you not everything on your drivers inspection report.Be organized I talked about it previously but being disorganized and not having a clue about whats going not adds time to the inspection, but can cause inspectors to be suspicious.Dont make it look like its your first days on the job even if it is.Listen and follow instructions.You will be getting a lot of instructions thrown your way so if you dont hear or understand just ask.Be Polite This is huge.If the inspector is a jerk, its not going to benefit you to try and match it.At the end of the day, were all people doing a job with good days and bad days.If you receive a violation that you dont agree with, ask the inspector to explain it.If you still dont agree get with a supervisor or company official and then contact the agency and speak with a supervisor.If youre still having problems go through your company and have them conduct a Data Q in the CSA system.A data Q is the official way to dispute violations in the system and potentially have them overturned.
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