CDL inspection and maintenance study guide
Part 396 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Part 396) covers inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles. This guide sets out what the rule text states on the motor carrier's general maintenance duty, maintenance records and how long they are kept, roadside inspections and out-of-service vehicles, driver vehicle inspection reports and the driver's review before driving, the periodic (annual) inspection, inspector qualifications and inspection reports, and brake inspector qualifications. Many of these duties fall on the motor carrier rather than the driver, and the guide says who each one applies to. Rules that apply only to intermodal equipment providers are mostly left out. This is study material, not the State knowledge test. Every point links to the regulation and quotes its exact words.
General maintenance duty
Every motor carrier, its officers, drivers, agents, representatives, and employees directly concerned with the inspection or maintenance of commercial motor vehicles must know and comply with the rules of Part 396.
“Every motor carrier, its officers, drivers, agents, representatives, and employees directly concerned with the inspection or maintenance of commercial motor vehicles must be knowledgeable of and comply with the rules of this part.”
Part 396 does not apply to "covered farm vehicles" (as defined in 49 CFR 390.5) or their drivers, or to "pipeline welding trucks" (as defined in 49 CFR 390.38(b)).
“This part does not apply to “covered farm vehicles,” as defined in 49 CFR 390.5, or to the drivers of such vehicles. (d) The rules in this part do not apply to “pipeline welding trucks” as defined in 49 CFR 390.38(b).”
Every motor carrier and intermodal equipment provider must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain all motor vehicles and intermodal equipment subject to its control, or have them systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained.
“Every motor carrier and intermodal equipment provider must systematically inspect, repair, and maintain, or cause to be systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained, all motor vehicles and intermodal equipment subject to its control.”
Parts and accessories must be in safe and proper operating condition at all times. This includes the parts in Part 393 and any other parts that may affect safety, including but not limited to frames, suspension systems, axles, wheels and rims, and steering systems.
“Parts and accessories shall be in safe and proper operating condition at all times. These include those specified in part 393 of this subchapter and any additional parts and accessories which may affect safety of operation, including but not limited to, frame and frame assemblies, suspension systems, axles and attaching parts, wheels and rims, and steering systems.”
Pushout windows, emergency doors, and emergency door marking lights in buses must be inspected at least every 90 days.
“Pushout windows, emergency doors, and emergency door marking lights in buses shall be inspected at least every 90 days.”
Every motor carrier must ensure that each motor vehicle subject to its control is properly lubricated and free of oil and grease leaks.
“Every motor carrier shall ensure that each motor vehicle subject to its control is— (a) Properly lubricated; and (b) Free of oil and grease leaks.”
A motor vehicle must not be operated in a condition likely to cause an accident or a breakdown of the vehicle.
“A motor vehicle shall not be operated in such a condition as to likely cause an accident or a breakdown of the vehicle.”
A vehicle found to be in an unsafe condition while being operated on the highway may be kept in operation only to the nearest place where repairs can safely be made, and only if that is less hazardous to the public than leaving the vehicle on the highway.
“Any motor vehicle discovered to be in an unsafe condition while being operated on the highway may be continued in operation only to the nearest place where repairs can safely be effected. Such operation shall be conducted only if it is less hazardous to the public than to permit the vehicle to remain on the highway.”
Maintenance records
Motor carriers, except a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), must maintain (or have maintained) records for each motor vehicle they control for 30 consecutive days.
“Motor carriers, except for a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), must maintain, or cause to be maintained, records for each motor vehicle they control for 30 consecutive days.”
The records must identify the vehicle, including company number (if so marked), make, serial number, and year. If the motor carrier does not own the vehicle, the record must name the person furnishing it.
“These records must include: (1) An identification of the vehicle including company number, if so marked, make, serial number, and year. In addition, if the motor vehicle is not owned by the motor carrier, the record shall identify the name of the person furnishing the vehicle;”
The records must also include a means to show the nature and due date of the inspection and maintenance operations to be performed, a record of inspection, repairs, and maintenance showing their date and nature, and a record of tests conducted on pushout windows, emergency doors, and emergency door marking lights on buses.
“A means to indicate the nature and due date of the various inspection and maintenance operations to be performed; (3) A record of inspection, repairs, and maintenance indicating their date and nature; and (4) A record of tests conducted on pushout windows, emergency doors, and emergency door marking lights on buses.”
The 396.3 records must be kept where the vehicle is housed or maintained for 1 year, and for 6 months after the vehicle leaves the motor carrier's control.
“The records required by this section shall be retained where the vehicle is either housed or maintained for a period of 1 year and for 6 months after the motor vehicle leaves the motor carrier's control.”
Roadside inspections and out-of-service vehicles
Authorized personnel must declare and mark "out-of-service" any motor vehicle or intermodal equipment that, because of its mechanical condition or loading, would likely cause an accident or a breakdown. An "Out-of-Service Vehicle" sticker is used to mark it.
“Authorized personnel shall declare and mark “out-of-service” any motor vehicle or intermodal equipment which by reason of its mechanical condition or loading would likely cause an accident or a breakdown. An “Out-of-Service Vehicle” sticker shall be used to mark vehicles and intermodal equipment “out-of-service.””
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
No motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider may require or permit anyone to operate, and no person may operate, a vehicle or equipment declared and marked "out-of-service" until all repairs required by the "out-of-service notice" have been satisfactorily completed.
“No motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider shall require or permit any person to operate nor shall any person operate any motor vehicle or intermodal equipment declared and marked “out-of-service” until all repairs required by the “out-of-service notice” have been satisfactorily completed.”
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
For this rule, "operate" includes towing, except that a vehicle marked "out-of-service" may be towed away by a vehicle using a crane or hoist.
“The term operate as used in this section shall include towing the vehicle or intermodal equipment, except that vehicles or intermodal equipment marked “out-of-service” may be towed away by means of a vehicle using a crane or hoist.”
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
No person may remove the "Out-of-Service Vehicle" sticker before all repairs required by the "out-of-service notice" are completed.
“No person shall remove the “Out-of-Service Vehicle” sticker from any motor vehicle or intermodal equipment prior to completion of all repairs required by the “out-of-service notice.””
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
A driver who receives an inspection report must deliver a copy to the motor carrier operating the vehicle and to the intermodal equipment provider on arrival at the next terminal or facility. If the driver is not scheduled to arrive at such a terminal or facility within 24 hours, the driver must immediately mail, fax, or otherwise transmit the report.
“The driver of any motor vehicle, including a motor vehicle transporting intermodal equipment, who receives an inspection report shall deliver a copy to both the motor carrier operating the vehicle and the intermodal equipment provider upon his/her arrival at the next terminal or facility. If the driver is not scheduled to arrive at a terminal or facility of the motor carrier operating the vehicle or at a facility of the intermodal equipment provider within 24 hours, the driver shall immediately mail, fax, or otherwise transmit the report to the motor carrier and intermodal equipment provider.”
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
Within 15 days following the date of the inspection, the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider must certify that all violations noted have been corrected by completing the signature, title, and date portions of the form.
“Within 15 days following the date of the inspection, the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider shall— (i) Certify that all violations noted have been corrected by completing the “Signature of Carrier/ Intermodal Equipment Provider Official, Title, and Date Signed” portions of the form; and”
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
Within the same 15 days, if the issuing State agency requests it, the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider must return the completed roadside inspection form to that agency. In all instances it must keep a copy at the motor carrier's or intermodal equipment provider's principal place of business, or where the vehicle is housed, for 12 months from the date of the inspection.
“If requested by the issuing State agency, return the completed roadside inspection form to the issuing State agency at the address indicated on the form and, in all instances, retain a copy at the motor carrier's principal place of business, at the intermodal equipment provider's principal place of business, or where the vehicle is housed for 12 months from the date of the inspection,”
49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation
Driver vehicle inspection reports
Every motor carrier must require its drivers to report, and every driver must prepare a written report, at the completion of each day's work on each vehicle operated, except for intermodal equipment tendered by an intermodal equipment provider (see also the no-defect exception below).
“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, except for intermodal equipment tendered by an intermodal equipment provider.”
The report must cover at least: service brakes including trailer brake connections; parking brake; steering mechanism; lighting devices and reflectors; tires; horn; windshield wipers; rear vision mirrors; coupling devices; wheels and rims; and emergency equipment.
“The report shall cover at least the following parts and accessories: (i) Service brakes including trailer brake connections; (ii) Parking brake; (iii) Steering mechanism; (iv) Lighting devices and reflectors; (v) Tires; (vi) Horn; (vii) Windshield wipers; (viii) Rear vision mirrors; (ix) Coupling devices; (x) Wheels and rims; (xi) Emergency equipment.”
The report must identify the vehicle and list any defect or deficiency discovered by or reported to the driver that would affect safe operation of the vehicle or result in its mechanical breakdown.
“The report must 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.”
A driver who operates more than one vehicle during the day must prepare a report for each vehicle operated.
“If a driver operates more than one vehicle during the day, a report must be prepared for each vehicle operated.”
Drivers are not required to prepare a report if no defect or deficiency is discovered by or reported to the driver.
“Drivers are not required to prepare a report if no defect or deficiency is discovered by or reported to the driver.”
The driver must sign the report. On two-driver operations, only one driver needs to sign, provided both drivers agree as to the defects or deficiencies identified.
“The driver must 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.”
Before requiring or permitting a driver to operate a vehicle, every motor carrier or its agent must repair any defect or deficiency listed on the report that would be likely to affect safe operation of the vehicle.
“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.”
Every motor carrier or its agent must certify on a report that lists a defect or deficiency that it has been repaired or that repair is unnecessary, before the vehicle is operated again.
“Every motor carrier or its agent shall certify on the 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.”
Every motor carrier must keep the 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.
“Every motor carrier shall maintain the 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.”
The 396.11 rules do not apply to a private motor carrier of passengers (nonbusiness), a driveaway-towaway operation, or any motor carrier operating only one commercial motor vehicle.
“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.”
The driver vehicle inspection report required by 396.11(a) may be created and maintained in electronic format, in accordance with 49 CFR 390.32.
“The report required by this paragraph (a) may be created and maintained in electronic format, in accordance with 49 CFR 390.32.”
Before driving a motor vehicle, the driver must be satisfied that it is in safe operating condition and must review the last driver vehicle inspection report if one was required by 396.11(a)(2)(i).
“Before driving a motor vehicle, the driver shall: (a) Be satisfied that the motor vehicle is in safe operating condition; (b) Review the last driver vehicle inspection report if required by § 396.11(a)(2)(i); and”
The driver must also sign the report to acknowledge reviewing it and that there is a certification that the required repairs have been performed. This signature is not required for listed defects on a towed unit that is no longer part of the vehicle combination.
“Sign the report to acknowledge that the driver has reviewed it and that there is a certification that the required repairs have been performed. The signature requirement does not apply to listed defects on a towed unit which is no longer part of the vehicle combination.”
Not covered here
We do not cover the separate reports on intermodal equipment that drivers and motor carriers give to intermodal equipment providers (§ 396.11(b) and § 396.12). We only write what an official source states, so study these parts with your certifying program's materials.
Periodic inspection
Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected under 396.17, and the inspection must include at least the parts and accessories in Appendix A to Part 396. Each vehicle in a combination counts: for a tractor semitrailer, full trailer combination, the tractor, semitrailer, and full trailer (including the converter dolly if so equipped) must each be inspected.
“Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected as required by this section. The inspection must include, at a minimum, the parts and accessories set forth in appendix A to this part. The term commercial motor vehicle includes each vehicle in a combination vehicle. For example, for a tractor semitrailer, full trailer combination, the tractor, semitrailer, and the full trailer (including the converter dolly if so equipped) must each be inspected.”
A motor carrier must not use a commercial motor vehicle unless each component in Appendix A has passed an inspection at least once during the preceding 12 months and documentation of that inspection is on the vehicle.
“A motor carrier must not use a commercial motor vehicle, and an intermodal equipment provider must not tender equipment to a motor carrier for interchange, unless each component identified in appendix A to this part has passed an inspection in accordance with the terms of this section at least once during the preceding 12 months and documentation of such inspection is on the vehicle.”
The documentation may be the inspection report itself, or another form based on it (for example a sticker or decal) that shows the date of inspection, the name and address of the entity where the report is kept, information identifying the vehicle if it is not clearly marked, and a certification that the vehicle passed.
“The documentation may be: (1) The inspection report prepared in accordance with § 396.21(a), or (2) Other forms of documentation, based on the inspection report (e.g., sticker or decal), which contains the following information: (i) The date of inspection; (ii) Name and address of the motor carrier, intermodal equipment provider, or other entity where the inspection report is maintained; (iii) Information uniquely identifying the vehicle inspected if not clearly marked on the motor vehicle; and (iv) A certification that the vehicle has passed an inspection in accordance with § 396.17.”
Instead of inspecting itself, the responsible motor carrier may have a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, truck stop, or similar business do the inspection as its agent, provided that business has facilities appropriate for commercial vehicle inspections and employs qualified inspectors.
“In lieu of the self-inspection provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, a motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider responsible for the inspection may choose to have a commercial garage, fleet leasing company, truck stop, or other similar commercial business perform the inspection as its agent, provided that business operates and maintains facilities appropriate for commercial vehicle inspections and it employs qualified inspectors, as required by § 396.19.”
A vehicle passing a periodic inspection done under a State government (or an equivalent jurisdiction in the Canadian Provinces, the Yukon Territory, or Mexico) that meets the Appendix A minimum standards is considered to have met the annual inspection requirement for 12 months, starting from the last day of the month of the inspection.
“Vehicles passing periodic inspections performed under the auspices of any State government or equivalent jurisdiction in the Canadian Provinces, the Yukon Territory, and Mexico, meeting the minimum standards contained in appendix A to this part, will be considered to have met the requirements of an annual inspection for a period of 12 months commencing from the last day of the month in which the inspection was performed.”
The motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider is responsible for keeping all parts and accessories on commercial motor vehicles intended for use in interstate commerce, for which it is responsible, at (or promptly repaired to) the Appendix A minimum standards.
“It is the responsibility of the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider to ensure that all parts and accessories on commercial motor vehicles intended for use in interstate commerce for which they are responsible are maintained at, or promptly repaired to, the minimum standards set forth in appendix A to this part.”
If a vehicle is subject to a mandatory inspection program that the Administrator determines is as effective as 396.17, the motor carrier must meet 396.17 through that program.
“If a commercial motor vehicle is subject to a mandatory inspection program that is determined by the Administrator to be as effective as § 396.17, the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider must meet the requirement of § 396.17 through that inspection program.”
Under Appendix A, a vehicle does not pass the periodic inspection if it has any one of the defects or deficiencies listed there.
“A vehicle does not pass an inspection if it has one of the following defects or deficiencies:”
Appendix A fails any tire on a steering axle of a power unit with less than 4/32 inch tread when measured at any point on a major tread groove.
“Any tire on any steering axle of a power unit. (1) With less than 4⁄32 inch tread when measured at any point on a major tread groove.”
For all tires other than those on the steering axle of a power unit, Appendix A fails a tire with less than 2/32 inch tread when measured at any point on a major tread groove.
“All tires other than those found on the steering axle of a power unit: (1) Weight carried exceeds tire load limit. This includes overloaded tire resulting from low air pressure. (2) Tire is flat or has noticeable (e.g., can be heard or felt) leak. (3) Has body ply or belt material exposed through the tread or sidewall. (4) Has any tread or sidewall separation. (5) Has a cut where ply or belt material is exposed. (6) So mounted or inflated that it comes in contact with any part of the vehicle. (This includes a tire that contacts its mate.) (7) Is marked “Not for highway use” or otherwise marked and having like meaning. (8) With less than 2⁄32 inch tread when measured at any point on a major tread groove.”
Not covered here
We do not cover the rest of the detailed Appendix A defect list (such as brake readjustment limits, coupling devices, steering, suspension, frame, wheels and windshield), the driveaway-towaway rules in § 396.15, or what happens when FMCSA finds a State program not as effective (§ 396.23(a)(2)). We only write what an official source states, so study these parts with your certifying program's materials.
Inspector qualifications and inspection reports
Motor carriers must ensure that individuals doing annual inspections under 396.17(d) or (e) understand the inspection criteria in Part 393 and Appendix A, can identify defective components, and know and have mastered the methods, procedures, tools and equipment used in an inspection.
“Motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers must ensure that individuals performing annual inspections under § 396.17(d) or (e) are qualified as follows: (1) Understand the inspection criteria set forth in part 393 and appendix A to this part and can identify defective components; (2) Are knowledgeable of and have mastered the methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing an inspection; and”
The inspector must also be capable of performing an inspection by reason of experience, training, or both, in one of two ways: (i) they completed a Federal- or State-sponsored training program, or hold a State or Canadian Province certificate qualifying them to perform commercial motor vehicle safety inspections; or (ii) they have a combination of training or experience totaling at least 1 year.
“(3) Are capable of performing an inspection by reason of experience, training, or both as follows: (i) Successfully completed a Federal-or State-sponsored training program or have a certificate from a State or Canadian Province that qualifies the individuals to perform commercial motor vehicle safety inspections, or (ii) Have a combination of training or experience totaling at least 1 year.”
Motor carriers must keep evidence of each annual inspector's qualifications, for as long as that person performs annual inspections for them and for one year after. This documentation is not required for inspections done as part of a State periodic inspection program.
“Motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers must retain evidence of that individual's qualifications under this section. They must retain this evidence for the period during which that individual is performing annual motor vehicle inspections for the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider, and for one year thereafter. However, motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers do not have to maintain documentation of inspector qualifications for those inspections performed as part of a State periodic inspection program.”
The qualified inspector must prepare a report that identifies the inspector, the motor carrier operating the vehicle, the date of the inspection, and the vehicle inspected.
“The qualified inspector performing the inspection shall prepare a report that: (1) Identifies the individual performing the inspection; (2) Identifies the motor carrier operating the vehicle or intermodal equipment provider intending to interchange the vehicle to a motor carrier; (3) Identifies the date of the inspection; (4) Identifies the vehicle inspected;”
49 CFR 396.21, Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements
The report must also identify the components inspected and describe the results, including the components not meeting the Appendix A minimum standards, and certify the accuracy and completeness of the inspection.
“Identifies the vehicle components inspected and describes the results of the inspection, including the identification of those components not meeting the minimum standards set forth in appendix A to this part; and (6) Certifies the accuracy and completeness of the inspection as complying with all the requirements of this section.”
49 CFR 396.21, Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements
The original or a copy of the inspection report must be kept by the entity responsible for the inspection for fourteen months from the date of the report, where the vehicle is housed or maintained.
“The original or a copy of the inspection report shall be retained by the motor carrier, intermodal equipment provider, or other entity that is responsible for the inspection for a period of fourteen months from the date of the inspection report. The original or a copy of the inspection report must be retained where the vehicle is either housed or maintained.”
49 CFR 396.21, Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements
Brake inspectors
A "brake inspector" is any employee of a motor carrier who is responsible for ensuring that all brake inspections, maintenance, service, or repairs to any commercial motor vehicle under the carrier's control meet the applicable Federal standards.
“For purposes of this section, brake inspector means any employee of a motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider who is responsible for ensuring that all brake inspections, maintenance, service, or repairs to any commercial motor vehicle, subject to the motor carrier's or intermodal equipment provider's control, meet the applicable Federal standards.”
No motor carrier may require or permit an employee who does not meet the minimum brake inspector qualifications to be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, service or repairs of any brakes on its commercial motor vehicles.
“No motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider may require or permit any employee who does not meet the minimum brake inspector qualifications of paragraph (d) of this section to be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, service or repairs of any brakes on its commercial motor vehicles.”
The motor carrier must ensure that each brake inspector understands the brake service or inspection task and can perform it, and knows and has mastered the methods, procedures, tools and equipment used for that task.
“The motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider must ensure that each brake inspector is qualified as follows: (1) Understands the brake service or inspection task to be accomplished and can perform that task; and (2) Is knowledgeable of and has mastered the methods, procedures, tools and equipment used when performing an assigned brake service or inspection task; and”
A brake inspector must also be capable of the assigned task by reason of experience, training, or both, through one of two options: a State, Canadian Province, Federal agency or labor union apprenticeship program, a training program approved by a State, Provincial or Federal agency, or a qualifying State or Canadian Province certificate (including passing the CDL air brake tests, for a brake inspection); or brake-related training or experience totaling at least one year.
“Is capable of performing the assigned brake service or inspection by reason of experience, training, or both as follows: (i) Has successfully completed an apprenticeship program sponsored by a State, a Canadian Province, a Federal agency or a labor union, or a training program approved by a State, Provincial or Federal agency, or has a certificate from a State or Canadian Province that qualifies the person to perform the assigned brake service or inspection task (including passage of Commercial Driver's License air brake tests in the case of a brake inspection); or (ii) Has brake-related training or experience or a combination thereof totaling at least one year.”
Evidence of a brake inspector's qualifications must be kept at the principal place of business or at the location where the brake inspector is employed, for the period of employment in that capacity and for one year after.
“No motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider may employ any person as a brake inspector unless the evidence of the inspector's qualifications, required under this section, is maintained by the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider at its principal place of business, or at the location at which the brake inspector is employed. The evidence must be maintained for the period during which the brake inspector is employed in that capacity and for one year thereafter.”
Evidence of qualifications to inspect air brake systems does not have to be kept for inspections done by persons who have passed the air brake knowledge and skills test for a Commercial Driver's License.
“However, motor carriers and intermodal equipment providers do not have to maintain evidence of qualifications to inspect air brake systems for such inspections performed by persons who have passed the air brake knowledge and skills test for a Commercial Driver's License.”
Sources
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.1, Scope (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.3, Inspection, repair, and maintenance (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.5, Lubrication (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.7, Unsafe operations forbidden (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.9, Inspection of motor vehicles and intermodal equipment in operation (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.11, Driver vehicle inspection report(s) (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.13, Driver inspection (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.17, Periodic inspection (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.23, Equivalent to periodic inspection (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR Part 396, Appendix A (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.19, Inspector qualifications (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.21, Periodic inspection recordkeeping requirements (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
- eCFR: 49 CFR 396.25, Qualifications of brake inspectors (as of Nov 3, 2026)Checked November 6, 2026
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