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...

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...

Question 26: Is the motor carrier official or agent who certifies that defects or deficiencies have been corrected or that correction was unnecessary required to be a mechanic or have training concerning commercial motor vehicle maintenance?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Question 25: Section 396.11 requires the driver, at the completion of each day’s work, to prepare a written report on each vehicle operated that day. Does this section require a ‘‘post trip inspection’’ of the kind described in § 396.15?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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uestion 21: Is a DVIR required by a motor carrier operating only one tractor trailer combination?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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Question 20: Is a multi-day DVIR acceptable under § 396.11 and 396.13?

Section § 396.11: Driver vehicle inspection report(s).

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