Question 1: Is a vehicle’s cargo compartment considered sealed according to the terms of §392.9(b)(4) when it is secured with a padlock, to which the driver holds a key?

§392.9 Inspection of cargo, cargo securement devices and systems.   

Question 1: Is a vehicle’s cargo compartment considered sealed according to the terms of §392.9(b)(4) when it is secured with a padlock, to which the driver holds a key?

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Question 2: Must both drivers of a team operation comply with the provisions of §392.7 before driving?

§392.7 Equipment, inspection and use.   

Question 2: Must both drivers of a team operation comply with the provisions of §392.7 before driving?

Guidance: §392.7 states that a driver must be satisfied that the vehicle is in good working order...

Question 5: Where must vehicle inspection and maintenance records be retained if a vehicle is not housed or maintained at a single location?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Question 4: Is computerized recordkeeping of CMV inspection and maintenance information permissible under § 396.3 of the FMCSRs?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Question 3: Who has the responsibility of inspecting and maintaining leased vehicles and their maintenance records?

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Question 1: What is meant by ‘‘systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance?”

Section § 396.3: Inspection, repair and maintenance.

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Question 4: Would a mechanic who is employed by a leasing company and only works on CMVs that the leasing company leases to other motor carriers be required to meet the brake inspector certification requirements?

Section § 396.25: Qualifications of brake inspectors.

Question 4: Would a mechanic who is employed by a leasing company and only works on CMVs that the leasing company leases to other motor carriers be required to meet the brake inspector certification requirements...

Question 3: May a driver or other motor carrier employee be qualified as a brake inspector under § 396.25 by way of experience or training to perform brake adjustments without being qualified to perform other brake-related tasks such as the repair or repl

Section § 396.25: Qualifications of brake inspectors.

Question 3: May a driver or other motor carrier employee be qualified as a brake inspector under § 396.25 by way of experience or training to perform brake adjustments without being qualified to perform other...

Question 2: Is there a specific form or format to be used in ensuring that inspectors are qualified in accordance with § 396.19?

Section § 396.19: Inspector qualifications.

Question 2: Is there a specific form or format to be used in ensuring that inspectors are qualified in accordance with § 396.19?

Guidance: No. Section 396.19(b) requires the motor carrier to retain evidence...

Question 1: May an entity other than a motor carrier maintain the evidence of inspector qualifications required by § 396.19(b)?

Section § 396.19: Inspector qualifications.

Question 1: May an entity other than a motor carrier maintain the evidence of inspector qualifications required by § 396.19(b)?

Guidance: Yes. In those cases in which the inspection is performed by a commercial...