DRIVER RESOURCES
Driving Ready
FMCSA rules, compliance how-tos, and the field knowledge that keeps drivers rolling.
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FMCSA
FMCSA §396.11 explained: what every driver needs to know
Plain-spoken breakdown of the FMCSA Daily Vehicle Inspection Report regulation.
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COMPLIANCE
AVIR forms and the §396.17 annual inspection: what fleets need
Annual Vehicle Inspection Reports support FMCSA §396.17 recordkeeping. Here is how to use them.
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FLEET
Fleet compliance kit checklist: what every truck should carry
A compliance kit that covers FMCSA roadside basics. Build it once, refill quarterly.
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COMPLIANCE
Do I still need paper DVIRs if I have an ELD?
Short answer: yes. ELDs cover hours-of-service. The DVIR is a separate FMCSA §396.11 requirement.
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PRODUCT GUIDE
Daily DVIR vs Detailed DVIR: which one do you need?
Daily covers the §396.11 fields a DOT officer wants to see. Detailed adds defect-tracking columns for fleets that...
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COMPLIANCE
How to fill out a DVIR correctly: a 7-checkpoint walkthrough
The seven areas every roadside inspector checks first — and the form fields most drivers miss.