Part 396: Inspection, Repair & Maintenance

Master the inspection, repair, and maintenance requirements for commercial motor vehicles.

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Part 396: Inspection, Repair, and Maintenance

Part 396 establishes the requirements for inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles. This critical section covers daily inspection reports, annual inspection criteria, inspector qualifications, and record keeping requirements.

What You'll Learn

Daily Inspection Reports

  • Driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR) requirements
  • Pre-trip inspection procedures
  • Post-trip inspection procedures
  • Defect documentation
  • Report signing and retention

Annual Inspection Criteria

  • Minimum inspection items (49 CFR Appendix A)
  • Inspection procedures and techniques
  • Pass/fail criteria
  • Out-of-service conditions
  • Inspection documentation

Inspector Qualifications

  • Training requirements
  • Certification standards
  • Knowledge requirements
  • Experience requirements
  • Continuing education

Record Keeping

  • Inspection records retention periods
  • Maintenance records requirements
  • Driver qualification files
  • Equipment inspection records
  • Compliance documentation

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