Commercial Vehicle Operators’ Safety Manual


Preventive Maintenance, Record-Keeping and Vehicle Files Learning Objectives


As you work through this module, you will be able to:

  • Determine if you need a preventive-maintenance program.
  • Determine your responsibilities regarding your vehicles.
  • Plan for and complete required daily inspections.
  • Identify and plan for all required vehicle inspections.
  • Develop and use inspection schedules and inspection reports.
  • Meet the requirements of the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP).
  • Meet the requirements of driver and vehicle roadside Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) inspections conducted on drivers and vehicles.
  • Meet the requirement of the Bus Information Tracking System (BITS) for bus operators.
  • Ensure that vehicle records are appropriately completed and kept.
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