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ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT

The ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT Form is used to bring notice to any faults or defects the driver observed in the vehicle and its equipment. The report allows repairs to be done in a timely manner so that vehicles can maintain high operating efficiency.
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04/26/2021

ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT

The ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT Form is used to bring notice to any faults or defects the driver observed in the vehicle and its equipment. The report allows repairs to be done in a timely manner so that vehicles can maintain high operating efficiency.

    VEHICLE HISTORY RECORD

    REPORT NUMBER

    FLEET UNIT NUMBER

    DATE

    MOTOR CARRIER OPERATOR

    INSPECTOR'S NAME (PRINT OR TYPE)

    ADDRESS

    THIS INSPECTOR MEETS THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN SECTION 396.19.

    CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

    VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION () AND COMPLETE

    VEHICLE TYPE

    INSPECTION AGENCY/LOCATION (OPTIONAL)

    VEHICLE COMPONENTS INSPECTED

    BRAKE SYSTEM

    Service Brakes

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Parking Brake System

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Brake Drums or Rotors

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Brake Hose

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Brake Tubing

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Low Pressure Warning Device

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tractor Protection Valve

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Air Compressor

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Electric Brakes

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Hydraulic Brakes

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Vacuum Systems

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    COUPLING DEVICES

    Fifth Wheels

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Pintle Hooks

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Drawbar/Towbar Eye

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Drawbar/Towbar Tongue

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Safety Devices

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Saddle-Mounts

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    EXHAUST SYSTEM

    Any exhaust system determined to be leaking ata point forward of or directlybelow the driver/sleepercompartment.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    A bus exhaust systemleaking or discharging tothe atmosphere in violationof standards (1), (2) or (3).

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    No part of the exhaust system of any motor vehicleshall be so located aswould be likely to result inburning, charring, ordamaging the electricalwiring, the fuel supply, orany combustible part of themotor vehicle

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    FUEL SYSTEM

    Visible leak

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fuel tank filler cap missing

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fuel tank securelyattached

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    LIGHTING DEVICES

    All lighting devices andreflectors required by Section393 shall be operable

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    SAFE LOADING

    Part(s) of vehicle orcondition of loading suchthat the spare tire or anypart of the load or dunnagecan fall onto the roadway

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Protection against shifting cargo

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    STEERING MECHANISM

    Steering Wheel Free Play

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering Column

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Front Axle Beam and All Steering Components Other Than SteeringColumn

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering Gear Box

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Pitman Arm

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Power Steering

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Ball and Socket Joints

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tie Rods and Drag Links

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Nuts

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Steering System

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    SUSPENSION

    Any U-bolt(s), springhanger(s), or other axlepositioning part(s) cracked,broken, loose or missingresulting in shifting of anaxle from its normal position

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Spring Assembly

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Torque, Radius or Tracking Components.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    FRAME

    Frame Members

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Tire and Wheel Clearance

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Adjustable Axle Assemblies (Subfreezing)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    TIRES

    Tires on any steering axleof a power unit.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    All other tires.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    WHEELS AND RIMS

    Lock or Side Ring

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Wheels and Rims

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Fasteners

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    Welds

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    WINDSHIELD GLAZING

    Requirements and exceptionsas stated pertaining to anycrack, discoloration or visionreducing matter (reference393.60 for exceptions)

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    WINDSHIELD WIPERS

    Any power unit that has aninoperative wiper, or missingor damaged parts that renderit ineffective.

    • Yes
    • No
    • N / A

    List any other condition which may prevent safe operation of this vehicle.

    CERTIFICATION: THIS VEHICLE HAS PASSED ALL THE INSPECTION ITEMS FOR THE ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT INACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR 396

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