§396.21
Periodic Inspection Recordkeeping Requirements
Question 1: What recordkeeping requirements under §396.21 is a carrier
subject to when it utilizes an FHWA-approved
Guidance: The motor carrier must comply with the
recordkeeping requirements of the State. The requirements specified in §396.21 (a) and (b) are
applicable only in those instances where the motor carrier self-inspects its CMVs or has an agent perform the periodic inspection.