How does the rule change part 392, Driving of Commercial Motor Vehicles?
The rule adds an inspection requirement for drivers. Drivers preparing to transport IME must make an inspection of the following components, and must be satisfied they are in good working order before the equipment is operated over the road. Drivers who operate the equipment over the road are deemed to have confirmed that the following components were in good working order when the driver accepted the equipment. • Service brake components that are readily visible to a driver performing as thorough a visual inspection as possible without physically going under the vehicle, and trailer brake connections; • Lighting devices and reflectors; • Tires; • Coupling devices; • Rails or support frames; • Tie down bolsters; • Locking pins, clevises, clamps, or hooks; and • Sliders or sliding frame lock.
