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ally for safety. Either, the inspection sticker or inspec-

tion report must be in the vehicle at all times. The

vehicle must be inspected by a certified mechanic. The

report or sticker should include the date of the in-

spection and not the date of the next inspection.

Inspection includes: brake systems, coupling device,

fuel systems, lights, steering, suspension, frame, tires,

wheels, windshields and wipers.

Trucks Which Must Be Inspected

Annually include:

Trucks Subject to Inspection

If your truck meets any of the preceding criteria, your

vehicle is subject to inspection and therefore, must meet

minimum federal safety standards.

U.S. DOT Number — If your truck meets any of the

preceding criteria and you cross state lines, you must

have a U.S. DOT number from the U.S. DOT.

Federal regulations enforced by

Department of Safety,

Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.

♦ Health card certifying that the driver meets the mini-

mum physical qualifications;

♦ Vehicle inspection sticker or report;

♦ Logs for the past 7 days;

♦ Log for the current day;

♦ Shipping papers for any hazardous materials.

Farmers are exempt from several safety regu-

lations such as certain brake, safety chain, etc.

requirements. However, it is the recommenda-

tion of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement that

farmers should still comply with regulations fea-

sible to them for their personal safety and the

safety of other motorists.

Interstate Commerce — means across state lines,

including international boundaries.

Hazardous Materials — those materials which have

been designated by U.S. DOT to be capable of giving

an unreasonable risk to health safety and property when

transported.

Private Motor Carrier — is a person who provides

transportation of property or passengers, by commer-

cial motor vehicle, and is not a for-hire motor carrier.

For-Hire Motor Carrier — is a transporter of goods

the vehicle is operated. It does not include materials

such as sand or salt for weather conditions.

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