If you discover a defect or deficiency during your post-trip inspection, you must complete which form?

If you discover a defect or deficiency during your post-trip inspection, you must complete which form?

• A. IVMR
• B. Special permit
• C. Trip report
• D. Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR)

Answer: (D)

Documenting defects found during a post-trip inspection is done on the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. This form is the official means for a driver to communicate any vehicle or equipment issues to the motor carrier and maintenance team. You would fill out the DVIR for the vehicle you operated, noting exactly what’s defective, where it’s located, and any details about the severity or needed repairs. After you complete it, you submit it to the carrier so repairs can be scheduled before the vehicle is driven again. If there are defects, the vehicle should not be operated until those issues are fixed and the DVIR is updated accordingly. If no defects are found, you still sign the report to indicate that, but the key purpose here is using the DVIR to log and communicate any deficiencies.

Documenting defects found during a post-trip inspection is done on the Driver Vehicle Inspection Report. This form is the official means for a driver to communicate any vehicle or equipment issues to the motor carrier and maintenance team. You would fill out the DVIR for the vehicle you operated, noting exactly what’s defective, where it’s located, and any details about the severity or needed repairs. After you complete it, you submit it to the carrier so repairs can be scheduled before the vehicle is driven again. If there are defects, the vehicle should not be operated until those issues are fixed and the DVIR is updated accordingly. If no defects are found, you still sign the report to indicate that, but the key purpose here is using the DVIR to log and communicate any deficiencies.