As a truck driver, you are likely to know about this process. Lets remember about it together. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) takes care of the safety on the roadways, striving to improve the statistics by constant inspections of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), and checking all components and parts for their good working condition. The DOT inspection checklist allows commercial drivers to make sure their trucks are appropriate for driving and compliant with all safety regulations. This list protects the driver, its truck, cargo, other drivers, and even pedestrians. The DOT audits are usually triggered after an unsatisfied review during a roadside stop either an accident or by low CSA scores for a company. The drivers should keep proper Vehicle Maintenance to prevent an oil leak, or any breakage of tires, brakes, and lights. As these are the most common violations, which can cause your transport to get movement-restricted with a DOT out-of-service order until corrections are made. A DOT on-site audit evaluates adequate management controls to ensure FMCSR (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations) compliance, Companys safety performance and confirms due and complete recordkeeping.
