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Vehicle Inspection Checklist

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Vehicle Inspection Checklist

Stay safe and avoid costly fines with our Vehicle Inspection Checklist. This tool helps drivers quickly review all critical vehicle systems before hitting the road, ensuring everything is working properly and compliant with FMCSA requirements. Use it to prevent breakdowns, avoid violations, and keep your truck inspection-ready every day.

Vehicle Inspection Checklist





BRAKE SYSTEM

a. Service Brakes
b. Parking Brake System
c. Brake Drums or Rotors
d. Brake Hose
e. Brake Tubing
f. Low Pressure Warning Device
g. Tractor Protection Valve
h. Air Compressor
i. Electric Brakes
j. Hydraulic Brakes
k. Vaccum Systems
l. Antilock Brake System
m. Automatic Brake Adjusters

STEERING MECHANISM

a. Steering Wheel Free Play
b. Steering Column
c. Front Axle Beam and All Steering Components Other Than Steering Column
d. Steering Gear Box
e. Pitman Arm
f. Power Steering
g. Ball and Socket Joints
h. Tie Rods and Drag Links
i. Nuts
j. Steering System

COUPLING DEVICES

a. Fifth Wheels
b. Pintle Hooks
c. Drawbar/Towbar Eye
d. Drawbar/Towbar Tongue
e. Safety Devices
f. Saddle-Mounts

EXHAUST SYSTEM

a. Exhaust system leaking forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment.
b. Bus exhaust system leaking or discharging in violation of standard.
c. Exhaust system likely to burn, char or damage the electrical wiring, fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle.

FUEL SYSTEM

a. Visible leak
b. Fuel tank filler cap missing
c. Fuel tank securely attached

LIGHTING DEVICES

All lighting devices and reflectors required by Part 393 shall be operable.

SAFE LOADING

a. Part(s) of vehicle or condition of loading such that the spare tire or any part of the load or dunnage can fall onto the roadway.
b. Protection against shifting cargo.
c. Container securement devices on intermodal equipment.

SUSPENSION

a. Any U-bolt(s), spring hanger(s), or other axle positioning part(s) cracked, broken, loose or missing resulting in shifting of an axle from its normal position.
b. Spring Assembly
c. Torque, Radius or Tracking Components.

FRAME

a. Frame Members
b. Tire and Wheel Clearance
c. Adjustable Axle Assemblies (Sliding Subframes)

TIRES

a. Tires on any steering axle of a power unit.
b. All other tires.
c. Installation of speed-restricted tires unless specifically designated by motor carrier.

WHEELS AND RIMS

a. Lock or Side Ring
b. Wheels and Rims
c. Fasteners
d. Welds

WINDSHIELD GLAZING

Requirements and exceptions as stated pertaining to any crack, discoloration or vision reducing matter (reference 393.60 for exceptions)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Any power unit that has an inoperative wiper, or missing or damaged parts that render it ineffective.

MOTORCOACH SEATS

Any passenger seat that is not securely fastened to the vehicle structure.

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