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Daily vehicle inspection & HOS (combined)

ELD-exempt / paper recordkeeping — Dot Hours of Service

Date
Driver name
Carrier / USDOT
Truck / unit #
Odometer

Pre-trip inspection

For each item: circle OK or mark defect; detail defects and corrective action below. Use your carrier's required inspection list if different.

  • 1. Service brakes, including trailer brake connections OK / defect
  • 2. Parking (hand) brake OK / defect
  • 3. Steering mechanism OK / defect
  • 4. Lights, signals, reflectors OK / defect
  • 5. Tires, wheels, rims OK / defect
  • 6. Windshield wipers OK / defect
  • 7. Rear-vision mirrors OK / defect
  • 8. Coupling devices / fifth wheel OK / defect
  • 9. Emergency equipment OK / defect
  • 10. Other (describe in notes) OK / defect
Defects found?
Safe to operate?
Defect notes / corrective action:
Driver signature (pre-trip)
Time

Hours of service (same day)

Status: OFF · SB · D · ON (same meaning as grid log). Use additional sheets if needed.

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HOS certification

I certify the HOS entries above are true and correct for this date to the best of my knowledge.

Driver signature
Date

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