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Dot Inspection

The document outlines a comprehensive DOT vehicle inspection checklist covering various systems such as brakes, exhaust, steering, coupling devices, fuel system, tires, lighting, frame, and windshield wipers. Each section details specific components that must be inspected for safety and compliance. The checklist ensures that vehicles meet safety standards and regulations to prevent hazards on the road.

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Dot Inspection

The document outlines a comprehensive DOT vehicle inspection checklist covering various systems such as brakes, exhaust, steering, coupling devices, fuel system, tires, lighting, frame, and windshield wipers. Each section details specific components that must be inspected for safety and compliance. The checklist ensures that vehicles meet safety standards and regulations to prevent hazards on the road.

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DOT vehicle inspection checklist

Brake system Exhaust system Steering mechanism

Service brakes Any exhaust system leaking at Steering wheel free play
a point in front of or below the Steering column
Parking brake system
driver or sleeper compartment.
Brake drums or rotors Front axle beam and all
A bus exhaust system leaking steering components other
Brake hose or emitting into the atmosphere than steering column
Brake tubing in violation of standards (1), (2),
Steering gear box
or (3).
Low-pressure warning device
Pitman arm
No part of a motor vehicle's
Tractor protection valve
exhaust system should be Power steering
Air compressor positioned in a way that could Ball and socket joints
Electric brakes burn, char, or damage the
Tie rods and drag links
electrical wiring, fuel supply,
Hydraulic brakes Nuts
or any combustible part of
Vacuum systems the vehicle. Steering system

Coupling devices Safe loading Suspension

Fifth wheels Part(s) of the vehicle or Any U-bolt(s), spring hanger(s)


Pintle hooks condition of loading such that or other axle positioning part(s)
the spare tire or any part of cracked, broken, loose or
Drawbar/towbar eye the load or dunnage can fall missing, resulting in shifting of
Drawbar/towbar tongue onto the roadway. an axle from its normal position.
Safety devices Protection against Spring assembly
shifting cargo
Saddle-mounts Torque, radius or tracking
components

Fuel system Tires, wheels, and rims Windshield glazing

Visible leak Tires on any steering axle Requirements and exceptions


Fuel tank filler cap missing of a power unit as stated pertaining to any
crack, discoloration or
Fuel tank securely attached All other tires
vision-reducing matter.
Lock or side ring
Wheels and rims
Fasteners
Welds

Lighting devices Frame Windshield wipers

All lighting devices and Frame members Any power unit that has an
reflectors required by Section inoperative wiper or missing
Tire and wheel clearance
393 shall be operable. or damaged parts that render
Adjustable axle assemblies it ineffective.
(sliding subframes)

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