Is Pre-Trip Documentation Required by DOT ?
If so, can someone show a link to the Regulation please ?
Is Pre-Trip Documentation Required by DOT ?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SilverBulletBand, Apr 19, 2021.
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From what I can tell, you're only required to do post-trip paperwork. In the morning, you're required to do an inspection, and check the last post-trip, but you only have to do paperwork if you find an issue.
Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR)
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To the best of my knowledge, this is what the regs are.
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I was speaking to a DOT officer I know about pre/post-trip inspections. He was laughing a bit about this subject. He said and I agree that stoves don't come with a sign that says don't touch the hot burner. But, everybody knows if you touch a hot burner you are going to get burned. The same can be said for actually getting out of your truck and inspecting it.
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Hey OP, are you asking out of curiosity? Or is this to settle an argument with your company or a cop?SilverBulletBand and Powder Joints Thank this. -
I think you may getting written up by the companies safety if you dont log it
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A driver doing a pre-trip would only be required to acknowledge a post-trip report if one had been previously prepared as noted above. Otherwise, no pre-trip report is required as per §396.13(a).Rideandrepair, Toomanybikes, SilverBulletBand and 7 others Thank this. -
You have to log a pre-trip, but you no longer have to fill out a report unless you find something wrong that will prohibit the safe operation of the vehicle. They changed the reg requiring one whether you found anything or not 3 or 4 years ago.
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There’s an exception, If only running one Truck, One Trailer. both Owned and Driven by the same. It doesn’t need to be noted. I always note it myself. Not going to argue with the DOT.
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