Roadside Inspection Guide

A practical guide explaining what enforcement officers look for during a commercial motor vehicle roadside inspection, including the documents drivers must provide and the inspection procedures used by law enforcement.

Topics Covered

Driver documents officers request

Vehicle inspection process

Common inspection procedures

Tips for drivers during roadside inspections

This guide highlights the most common violations discovered during roadside inspections based on recent enforcement data. Understanding these violations can help motor carriers reduce citations and improve safety compliance.

Topics Covered

Top violations cited during inspections

FMCSR references

Enforcement trends

Compliance recommendations

This guide outlines the proper procedures drivers and motor carriers should follow after a commercial motor vehicle crash, including documentation, regulatory requirements, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Topics Covered

Crash scene safety procedures

Evidence documentation

Post-accident testing requirements

Accident registers and investigations