at that point, if a driver completes a report and states the vehicle is safe to operate, and it wasn't and investigation would have to be conducted. Whether or not they can prove driver was negligent or falsifying the report is another story I guess.
Bare min "on-duty" time and Legal?
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As the operator, you're responsible for the safe operation of the CMV. Period. That's the legal requirement. But what that means to you is a different story. Personally, if my name is on it, I'm checking it out.
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Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance; Driver-Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)
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Only time you have to fill one out is if there is a defect.
That said, your company can still make you fill one out as company policy.GoldDot40 and gentleroger Thank this. -
had to read it again, thanks for pointing it out
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Imo, if you don't do a post trip AND a pretrip the next morning then you are setting yourself up for failure.spindrift, driverdriver and towmantater Thank this.
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