Roadside Inspections

Roadside Inspection Basics (ELDT B-A)

What are roadside inspections?  Roadside inspections are random inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers designed to reduce the number of large truck accidents on the road, and make a safer environment for drivers everywhere. These inspections are done by federal and state inspectors who are specially trained and have the authority to inspect a rig at any …

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Roadside Inspection Outcomes (ELDT B)

How does a driver learn about the results of a roadside inspection?  At the conclusion of the inspection, the inspector will provide an inspection report which clearly explains any violations and defects found (if any). The driver must then turn this form into his/her company within 24 hours. The motor carrier is required to keep a copy of …

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Roadside Inspection Basics (ELDT B)

What are roadside inspections?  Roadside inspections are random inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers designed to reduce the number of large truck accidents on the road, and make a safer environment for drivers everywhere. These inspections are done by federal and state inspectors who are specially trained and have the authority to inspect a rig at any …

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Roadside Inspection Outcomes

How does a driver learn about the results of a roadside inspection?  At the conclusion of the inspection, the inspector will provide an inspection report which clearly explains any violations and defects found (if any). The driver must then turn this form into his/her company within 24 hours. The motor carrier is required to keep a copy of …

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Eight Levels of Roadside Inspections

Are there different types of inspections that law enforcement conducts?  Currently, there are eight different types of roadside inspections that are usually conducted. Inspections are identified by the Roman numerals from 1 through 8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII).  Though the levels are not in any particular ascending order, the Level I inspection is the most …

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Roadside Inspection Basics

What are roadside inspections?  Roadside inspections are random inspections of commercial motor vehicles and their drivers designed to reduce the number of large truck accidents on the road, and make a safer environment for drivers everywhere. These inspections are done by federal and state inspectors who are specially trained and have the authority to inspect a rig at any …

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