Acrisure Truck Group DOT Compliance Quiz: Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Company:

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* 3. Email:

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* 4. Motor Carriers operating CMV’s over 10,001lbs or greater in interstate commerce must comply with Part 396 vehicle maintenance requirements to include annual DOT periodic inspection requirements.

a) True

b) False

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* 5. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require a motor carrier to systematically inspect, repair, and maintain, or cause to be systematically inspected, repaired, and maintained, all motor vehicles subject to its control.

a) True

b) False

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* 6. A driver of a carrier operating more than one power unit must complete a daily vehicle inspection report (DVIR) at the completion of each day's work on each vehicle operated if the driver observes or is made known of a vehicle defect.

a) True

b) False

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* 7. A DOT roadside inspection report that lists vehicle defects would trigger the need for a DVIR on that date the report was received.

a) True

b) False

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* 8. If a defect is reported by a driver the following must occur:

a) The reporting driver must sign the DVIR.

b) Prior to permitting a driver to operate the vehicle, the carrier shall repair any defect/deficiency listed on the driver vehicle inspection report and certify they were repaired/corrected.

c) The next driver must sign the DVIR acknowledging their review and that the DVIR confirms the repairs were conducted.

d) All of the above

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* 9. The roadside inspection form issued by a DOT authorized agency must be retained at the motor carrier's principal place of business or where the vehicle is housed for ___ months from the date of the inspection.

a) 24

b) 18

c) 12

d) 6

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* 10. An annual DOT inspection is required for most CMV’s operating in interstate commerce. Proof of this inspection can be shown by which of the following?

a) A decal placed on the CMV certifying the completion along with inspection date.

b) A paper copy of the annual DOT inspection report

c) An electronic copy of the annual DOT inspection report

d) All of the above

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* 11. Individuals performing the annual DOT inspection must have documentation of their experience and training. Some states may require formal certification to conduct annual DOT inspections.

a) True

b) False

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* 12. A motor carrier that operates a straight truck with a GVWR of 12,000lbs is towing a trailer with a GVWR of 8,000lbs. Since the combination is over 10,001lbs both the truck and the trailer will require proof of an annual DOT inspection?

a) True

b) False

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* 13. If a driver is subject to a DOT roadside inspection and cannot produce evidence of the annual DOT inspection it will be documented as a violation.

a) True

b) False