Perform a Periodic Inspection
Assessment Strategies
by performing an inspection
by submitting completed DOT Annual Vehicle Inspection Report
by submitting a list of Out-of-Service violations
by submitting a completed repair order
Criteria
you select the proper tools and equipment
you follow all personal and environmental safety practices
you explain DOT out of service criteria
you meet DOT and industry standards for performing vehicle DOT inspections
inspection form includes the date, fleet number, motor carrier operator, address, city, state, zip code, vehicle type, inspector's name, a vehicle identification
inspection form includes checked brake system (including all components)
inspection form includes checked coupling devices (including all components)
inspection form includes checked exhaust system (including all components)
inspection form includes checked fuel system (including all components)
inspection form includes checked lighting devices (including all components)
inspection form includes checked safe loading (including all components)
inspection form includes checked steering mechanism (including all components)
inspection form includes checked suspension (including all components)
inspection form includes checked frame (including all components)
inspection form includes checked tires (including all components)
inspection form includes checked wheels and rims (including all components)
inspection form includes checked windshield glazing (including all components)
inspection form includes checked windshield wipers (including all components)
inspection form includes checked any other condition which may prevent safe operation of the vehicle
inspection form is complete
inspection form is neat and clean
List of Out-of-Service violations includes items according to inspection criteria
you complete the initial identification information
you inspect the engine compartment fluids
you inspect the engine intake system
you inspect the engine belts
you inspect the steering system
you measure the applied brake stroke on the forward drive axle
you inspect for air brake system air leaks
you inspect for entire vehicle fluid leaks
you inspect the vehicle lighting system (omitting reverse light)
you inspect the tire and wheel assemblies
your inspection form is neat and legible (zero points will be given for answers that cannot be read
you indicate YES or NO if needed repairs are an Appendix G criteria violation and site the specific criteria statement(5pts/area)
you complete the entire inspection with no safety violations