If an inter modal container is attached to a chassis at the time of a periodic inspection, must the container also be inspected to comply with § 396.17 inspection requirements?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 13: If an inter modal container is attached to a chassis at the time of a periodic inspection, must the container also be inspected to comply with § 396.17 inspection requirements?

Guidance: Yes. Safe loading...

May an inspector certify a CMV as meeting the periodic inspection standards of § 396.17 if he/she cannot see all components required to be inspected under appendix G?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 12: May an inspector certify a CMV as meeting the periodic inspection standards of § 396.17 if he/she cannot see all components required to be inspected under appendix G?

Guidance: No. The affixing of a decal...

Is there a required form for the periodic inspection?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 11: Must a specific form be used to record the periodic inspection mandated by § 396.17?

Guidance: No. Section 396.21 does not designate any particular form, decal, or sticker, but does specify the...

Do Canadian Provincial inspections meet FMCSA standards?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 10: Do vehicles inspected under a periodic Canadian inspection program comply with the FMCSA periodic inspection standards?

Guidance: Yes. The FMCSA has determined that the inspection programs of all of the...

Question 5: Is new equipment required to pass a periodic inspection under § 396.17?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 5: Is new equipment required to pass a periodic inspection under § 396.17?

Guidance: Yes, but a dealer who meets the inspection requirements may provide the documentation for the initial periodic inspection...

Does the sticker have to be located in a specific location on the vehicle?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 4: Does the sticker have to be located in a specific location on the vehicle?

Guidance: No. The rule does not specify where the sticker, decal or other form of documentation must be located. It is the...

Question 3: Must each vehicle in a combination carry separate periodic inspection documentation?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 3: Must each vehicle in a combination carry separate periodic inspection documentation?

Guidance: Yes, unless a single document clearly identifies all of the vehicles in the CMV combination.

Question 2: May the due date for the next inspection satisfy the requirements for the inspection date on the sticker or decal?

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 2: May the due date for the next inspection satisfy the requirements for the inspection date on the sticker or decal?

Guidance: No. The rule requires that the date of the inspection be included on the report...

Question 1: Some of a motor carrier’s vehicles are registered in a State with a mandated inspection program which has been determined to be as effective as the Federal periodic inspection program, but these vehicles are not used in that State. Is the mot

Section § 396.17: Periodic inspection.

Question 1: Some of a motor carrier’s vehicles are registered in a State with a mandated inspection program which has been determined to be as effective as the Federal periodic inspection program, but these vehicles are not...

Question 1: If a DVIR does not indicate that certain defects have been repaired, and the motor carrier has not certified in writing that such repairs were considered unnecessary, may the driver refuse to operate the motor vehicle?

Section § 396.13: Driver inspection.

Question 1: If a DVIR does not indicate that certain defects have been repaired, and the motor carrier has not certified in writing that such repairs were considered unnecessary, may the driver refuse to operate the motor vehicle...