DVIC | Pre-Trip | Post Trip Inspection Checklist | Daily

• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations require pre- and post-trip inspections. You should inspect your truck at the start and end of every shift. You should also do an inspection every time you swap drivers or trailers.

What are the benefits of pre, during and post-trip inspections?

• Pre-trip and during-trip inspections can help you identify any mechanical issues that could develop while you’re on the road. Post-trip inspections allow you to find problems and report them to dispatch so they’re fixed before the next driver starts their shift.
• When you perform routine inspections, you minimize over-the-road breakdowns, meet delivery deadlines and prevent potentially costly delays.

What must I check during a pre-trip inspection?

You must check:

• Service brakes
• Trailer brake connection
• Parking brake
• Steering mechanism
• Lighting devices and reflectors
• Tires
• Horn
• Windshield wipers
• Mirrors 
• Wheels
• Rims
• Emergency equipment
• Coupling devices

• Budget at least 10 to 15 minutes. Follow the same pattern for each inspection so you don’t miss any key areas. For example, you can start at the front end by checking under the hood, then move counter-clockwise to the right-front, right-rear, trailer, left-rear, left-front, and finally, the interior.

What are the most common vehicle problems?

• According to FMCSA, inoperable lamps were the most frequent violation last year, occurring about 12% of the time. Other common offenses include:
• Operating without proof of a periodic inspection
• Clamp or roto-type brake out of adjustment
• No, discharged, or unsecured fire extinguisher
• Inoperable turn signal

Which items are most overlooked in an inspection?

• The most commonly overlooked items are engine fluids, hoses and wires, brakes and suspension, mudflaps, license plates, trailer registration and inspection paperwork.
• License Plates

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