Fillable DOT Inspection & DVIR Checklist
Pre-trip, defect-report and roadside checklist. Fillable checkboxes and date; bilingual PDF, 2 pages, revised 2026-10-12 with official sources.
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Fillable Driver Qualification File Checklist
Check driver-file documents and review tasks. Fillable checkboxes and date; bilingual PDF, 2 pages, revised 2026-10-12 with official sources.
Fillable Vehicle Maintenance & Inspection Checklist
Check maintenance, periodic inspection and defect records. Fillable checkboxes and date; bilingual PDF, 2 pages, revised 2026-10-12 with official sources.
10 Year History Record Check (DL 939)
For CDL applicants or renewals who held a license in another state or jurisdiction during the previous ten years. This records license history, not employment history. Official DMV PDF in English, 1 page; form revision November 2010, source checked October 12, 2026.
Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1)
Used to report driver, vehicle, and insurance information when a crash meets DMV reporting requirements. It does not replace a police report or insurance claim. See the file for thresholds and deadlines. Official DMV PDF in English, 3 pages; form revision June 2025, source checked October 12, 2026.
Application for Release of Information (CHP 190)
For an involved or otherwise eligible party requesting a collision-report copy from CHP. Provide the required proof of eligibility. This is not an initial incident report or DMV Form SR 1. Official CHP PDF in English and Spanish, 2 pages; form revision November 2003, source checked October 12, 2026.
Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (W-9)
For payees who qualify as U.S. persons for tax purposes to provide taxpayer information, such as during carrier payment onboarding with a broker. Give the completed form to the requester, not the IRS; foreign persons should not assume it applies. Official IRS PDF in English, 6 pages; form revision March 2024, source checked October 12, 2026.
Truck and Trailer Maintenance & Safety Inspection Records (CHP 108)
For fleet and maintenance personnel to record truck, tractor, and trailer inspections, lubrication, and repairs. This is not an officer's roadside inspection report, and completing it does not certify compliance. Official CHP PDF in English, 4 pages; form revision June 2005, source checked October 12, 2026.
Motor Carrier Profile (CHP 362)
For carriers applying for a California CA number or updating company and operating information with CHP. A CA number and the DMV Motor Carrier Permit are separate; submitting this form does not grant an MCP. Official CHP PDF in English, 5 pages; form revision March 2018, source checked October 12, 2026.
Application for Motor Carrier Permit (MC 706 M)
For operators applying for a California Motor Carrier Permit, with application instructions included. CA-number, insurance, and other requirements must be met separately. This is not a driver-license application. Official DMV PDF in English, 10 pages; form revision January 2016, source checked October 12, 2026.
Motor Carrier Permit Notice of Change (MC 152 M)
For an MCP holder changing a name, address, or DBA name. A change of business entity, such as from an individual to a corporation, requires a separate application process under DMV instructions. Official DMV PDF in English, 1 page; form revision December 2015, source checked October 12, 2026.
Declaration of Gross Vehicle Weight / Combined Gross Vehicle Weight (REG 4008)
For owners or lessees declaring operating GVW or combined GVW for applicable California commercial-vehicle registration. This is not simply the empty vehicle weight and does not replace an overweight permit. Official DMV PDF in English, 1 page; form revision May 2015, source checked October 12, 2026.
EPN Enrollment of Out-of-State Licensed Drivers (INF 1102)
For employers enrolling out-of-state licensed drivers in California's Employer Pull Notice program, with the required license copy. It is not a driver's personal account application. Different instructions apply to drivers who already have a California license or X number. Official DMV PDF in English, 3 pages; form revision July 2018, source checked October 12, 2026.
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