Roadside Inspection: A roadside inspection is an examination of a commercial truck and driver by enforcement personnel, checking items such as the driver’s license, logs, brakes, tires, lights and cargo securement.
Why it matters to owner operators
Violations are recorded against your carrier and driver. Keep documents organized and do a pre-trip each day so there are no surprises.
Example
An inspector stops a truck for a Level 1 inspection and checks the driver’s documents and the vehicle’s brakes, tires and lights.
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Compliance & Safety: Getting set up and staying compliant keeps your truck earning. We help new carriers with broker setup packets and certificates of insurance. Talk to our dispatch team or browse the full trucking glossary.
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