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Always have the manual in your truck, on a safe and convenient place, and know where it is when you need it.
9. Be Familiar With the Required Documentation
Know the different documentation you are carrying in your driver’s documents binder.
You should be able to identify and locate any document that the DOT inspection officer asks to see.
Your cab card, insurance, IFTA reports and documents should all be up to date and checked up on a daily bases or every time you are performing a pre-trip inspections.
10. Be Aware and Prepared
The inspector will be less likely to give you grief if he sees you know what you’re doing. If you are hauling hazardous cargo and any type of HAZMAT transportation, know the required documentation and have the permits and all the required documentation with you.