28 Aug North American Standard Level I Inspection Procedure
Posted at 16:47h
in Safety
Law enforcement officers follow the following appropriate steps when conducting each corresponding inspection procedure. This consistency in procedure ensures a uniform inspection procedure of both commercial motor vehicles and their drivers, no matter the state, province, jurisdiction or territory.
- Choose the inspection site
- Approach the vehicle
- Greet and prepare the driver
- Interview driver
- Collect the driver’s documents
- Check for presence of hazardous materials/dangerous goods
- Identify the carrier
- Examine driver’s license
- Check Medical Examiner’s Certificate and Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) Certificate (if applicable)
- Check record of duty status
- Review driver’s daily vehicle inspection report (if applicable)
- Review periodic inspection report(s)
- Prepare driver for vehicle inspection
- Inspect front of tractor
- Inspect left front side of tractor
- Inspect left saddle tank area
- Inspect trailer front
- Inspect left rear tractor area
- Inspect left side of trailer
- Inspect left rear trailer wheels
- Inspect rear of trailer
- Inspect double, triple and full trailers
- Inspect right rear trailer wheels
- Inspect right side of trailer
- Inspect right rear tractor area
- Inspect right saddle tank area
- Inspect right front side of tractor
- Inspect steering axle(s)
- Inspect axle(s) 2 and/or 3
- Inspect axle(s) 4 and/or 5
- Prepare the vehicle and check brake adjustment
- Inspect tractor protection system (this procedure tests both the tractor protection system and the emergency brakes)
- Inspect required brake system warning devices
- Test air loss rate
- Check steering wheel lash
- Check fifth wheel movement
- Complete the inspection