Regulation Navigator
Start with the trucking task at hand, read an explanation and find the regulation and official sources.
What are you working on?
Start with a work situation to understand the requirements, common mistakes and next steps.
Vehicle & road safety
Compare the condition observed by the driver with the carrier's inspection and maintenance records. Use the related regulation source when reviewing a defect or inspection record.
Maintenance, periodic inspections and BIT
Routine maintenance, periodic inspection and California’s 90-day inspections have distinct rules. Schedule the applicable vehicles, intervals and retention periods separately.
Tires, lamps and emergency equipment
Start with defects that affect safety, then check tires, lights and emergency equipment. Meeting one numerical minimum does not establish that the whole vehicle is safe.
Cargo securement and en-route checks
Cargo securement must satisfy movement prevention, strength and tiedown-count requirements together. Reinspect during the trip where the rules require it.
California weights, dimensions and permits
Measure dimensions and axle loads before checking the route. An acceptable gross weight does not rule out an axle-group, tire, length or local restriction.
California speed, lanes and tire chains
In California, check the applicable truck speed limit and lane designation, then adjust for conditions and controls. Do not assume passenger-car chain or phone practices apply to a heavy truck.
Roadside inspections, warnings and crash records
Inspection reports, out-of-service orders and accident reports are different matters. Secure the scene first, then handle handoff, repairs and deadlines separately.
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