DOT Inspection
DOT inspection for commercial vehicles. This form complies with 49 CFR PART 396.17 through 396.23
DOT Inspection
DOT inspection for commercial vehicles. This form complies with 49 CFR PART 396.17 through 396.23
Brake system
Service Brakes
Parking Brake System
Brake Drums or Rotors
Brake Hose
Brake Tubing
Low Pressure Warning Device
Tractor Protection Valve
Air Compressor
Electric Brakes
Hydraulic Brakes
Vacuum Systems
Antilock Brake System
Automatic Brake Adjusters
Coupling Devices
Fifth Wheels
Pintle Hooks
Drawbar/Towbar Eye
Drawbar/Towbar Tongue
Safety Devices
Saddle-Mounts
Exhaust Systems
Exhaust system leaking forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment.
Bus exhaust system leaking or discharging in violation of standard.
Exhaust system likely to burn, char, or damage the electrical wiring, fuel supply, or any combustible part of the motor vehicle.
Fuel System
Visible leak
Fuel tank filler cap missing
Fuel tank securely attached
Lighting Devices
All lighting devices and reflectors required by Part 393 shall be operable.
Safe Loading
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.
Protection against shifting cargo
Container securement devices on intermodal equipment
Steering Mechanism
Steering Wheel Free Play
Steering Column
Front Axle Beam and All Steering Components Other Than Steering Column
Steering Gear Box
Pitman Arm
Power Steering
Ball and Socket Joints
Tie Rods and Drag Links
Nuts
Steering System
Suspension
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
Spring Assembly
Torque, Radius or Tracking Components
Frame
Frame Members
Tire and Wheel Clearance
Adjustable Axle Assemblies (Sliding Subframes)
Tires
Tires on any steering axle of a power unit
Wheels and Rims
Fasteners
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
Other
List any other condition(s) which may prevent safe operation of this vehicle
Source: D & T Power LLC (Community Member)