Catch Any Problems Before They Develop.

Every driver of a Di Pietro Trucking Co. commercial motor vehicle must carry out an inspection as outlined in The Highway Traffic Act and its Regulations.

The inspection will take place before the vehicle’s first trip of the day, and if a trip lasts more than one day, before the trip begins on the first day, and no later than the first rest stop on the second and every subsequent day.

All drivers must be capable of determining if their vehicle is in safe operating condition as outlined in The Highway Traffic Act and its Regulations.

A person who carries out a vehicle pre-trip inspection must make a trip inspection report in legible writing that contains the following:
1. The license plate number or unit number of the vehicle and any trailer towed by it.
2. The date of inspection.
3. A list of any safety defects.
4. If no items are defective or required to be reported on the vehicle or any trailer towed by it, a statement to that effect.
5. The name and signature of the person who carried out the inspection.

If a driver believes or suspects that there is a safety defect they must report that belief or suspicion to the carrier. If the defect poses an unreasonable risk it must be reported immediately. Any other case must be reported in a timely manner.

Every commercial vehicle driver must have a current trip inspection report in their possession for the vehicle and any trailer attached.

Checking a vehicle before starting out, as required by law, will often prevent costly delays as well as reduce the chances of an accident resulting from a mechanical failure.
Carrying out an efficient pre-trip inspection in a minimum of time can be done by drivers who follow a systematic inspection.

Pre-Trip Circle Check

The pre-trip inspection should take no more than 20 minutes to complete. Details of a pre-trip circle check will vary depending on the vehicle being inspected, however, the principle of making the pre-trip circle check should always be followed.

If a vehicle is equipped with hydraulic brakes, a hydraulic brake system inspection as outlined in area H at the end of this section must be completed in conjunction with the pre-trip inspection.

If a vehicle is equipped with air brakes, an air brake inspection will be conducted in conjunction with the pre-trip inspection.