Today Fleet Maintenance Manager, Christian Spaccarotella walks us through EACH step of a DOT inspection and what you as a driver should keep your eye out for. Below are the links to other videos to help, as well as a full list of a DOT inspection for a Peterbilt 579.
DOT Checklist
Brake System
Coupling Devices
Exhaust System
Fuel System
Lighting Devices
Safe Loading
Steering Mechanism
Suspension
Frame
Tires
Wheels and Rims
Windshield Glazing
Windshield Wipers
Motorcoach Seats
Not mentioned in the video: windshields must not be discolored or damaged; cracks that do not intersect another crack and appropriate tinting is allowable. Cracks cannot exceed three-quarters of an inch in diameter.
Other Resources
How to Measure Tread Depth: [ Ссылка ]
Tire Wear: [ Ссылка ]
Annual Vehicle Inspection Report download: [ Ссылка ]
