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Identify yourself
ensure driver understands he's able to respond to inquiries and directions
place chalk blocks on driver's side
explain the perspection procedure
engine is off
check the driver seat and seatbelt use
observe drivers overall condition for illness fatigue and other signs of impairment
check for illegal presence of alcohol drugs weapons or other contraband
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Step 3
1 Step 8 Examine driver's license or CDL 2
Greet and prepare the driver
, 6 4 4
3 Check for the presence of hazardous
materials
Step 1 Select safe location
Choose the Inspection site
Avoid hills curves soft shoulders and construction sites
Step 2 Observe the driver
Approach vehicle adhere to safety inspection policies
be alert for leaks and unsecured cargo
Step 3 Identify yourself
Greet and prepare the driver
ensure driver understands he's able to respond to inquiries and directions
place chalk blocks on driver's side
explain the perspection procedure
engine is off
check the driver seat and seatbelt use
observe drivers overall condition for illness fatigue and other signs of impairment
check for illegal presence of alcohol drugs weapons or other contraband
Step 4 Ask the driver for starting location final destination load description, time
Interview driver traveled, most recent stop and fueling locations
Ask the driver what other jobs he has worked in the past week
Step 5 Collect medical examiners certificate and Skills performance evaluation
Collect drivers documents
Collect drivers license or CDL and logbook
Collect shipping papers
Collect annual inspection certificates
Collect bills of lading receipts or other documents used to verify record of duty
status and trip envelope
Step 6 Check shipping papers, markings, labels and placard's
Check for the presence of hazardous materials
Check for any leaking material or unsecured cargo