People tend to check their mirrors. These are basic steps in a pre-trip inspection. Of course a proper pre-trip inspection is thorough and includes:
- A walk around the vehicle (looking for dents, dings, and leaks)
- Checking the tires and fluids
- Checking all the safety and related equipment
- Checking the lights, mirrors, toolbox and such
- Checking fluids and other driver level items
- And more…
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The main difference between your pre-trip inspections conducted before a weekend drive and the one you do for work is the legality and legal issues. Of course you want your kids to be safe but if you forget their favorite toy all you have to hear is them screaming.
If you fail to conduct a Department of Transportation (DOT) required pre-trip inspection you might get fined and have your safety rating dropped.
Ok, so you have a general idea about the pre-trip inspections. As you can see, you have even performed some, if not for your job, then for yourself (at least a basic pre-trip inspection). So now let’s move on to more about the pre-trip inspection, starting with…
What Is DOT Pre-trip inspection?
Well to be honest I lightly touched on this earlier. A DOT pre-trip inspection, in simple terms is the checking of your vehicle.
