Vehicle Inspection Training

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ABOUT
Eicher Motors Limited(EML) incorporated in 1982, is an
Indianautomakercompany based inGurgaon, India and a leading
player of the Indian automobile industry.
The Eicher Group has diversified business interests in design and
development, manufacturing, and local and international
marketing of trucks, buses, motorcycles, automotive gears, and
components

Eicher has invested in the potential growth areas of management

consultancy services, customized engineering, and maps and
travel guides

ABOUT
The Volvo Group is one of the worlds leading
manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction
equipment and marine and industrial engines
Provides complete solutions for financing and service
Employs about 115,000 people, has production
facilities in 19 countries and sells its products in more
than 190 markets.

THABE JOINT VENTURE

Joint Venture came up in June 2008- VE COMMERICAL VEHICLES

50:50 Joint Venture

Eicher will transfer its commercial vehicles, components and engineering design
services business to the new joint venture

Volvo will brought advanced manufacturing technology and set up new processes
for improving after sales services

REASONS FOR JOINT VENTURE

MASS MARKET PRODUCT
FRUGAL ENGINEERING
EXPERIENCE OF WORKING
IN EMERGING MARKET

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
FINANCIAL MUSCLE

FACTS ABOUT JOINT VENTURE

Volvo would invest $350 million of which $275 million as cash
and $75 million as value for its truck dealer and service
network for a 45.6% stake in the JV, while the rest will be
held by EML.

It included complete range of Eicher-branded trucks and buses,

VE Powertrain, Eicher's components and engineering design
services businesses as well as the sales and distribution
business of Volvo trucks within India.

Reasons to continually
perform good vehicle
inspections:
We have an obligation to protect the general public, which
includes my family and yours.
Doing good, basic pre-trip inspections will greatly reduce vehicle
maintenance CSA scores and violations and prevent crashes.
Over 70% of CSA violations are truck (maintenance)
related. A simple properly performed Pre-trip
inspection could eliminate these violations!
Reducing violations improves your drivers PSP report.
Reduces the possibility of a mechanical failure related crash.
Eliminates potential fines.
Reduces our ISS scores which reduce the time you will spend in
roadside inspections.
Once you are proficient it becomes easy to perform your pre-trip
inspection.
It is the company policy of Premium Transportation Logistics

Top 15 Vehicle Violations

1 - Required lights not working
2 - Tire tread depth less than 2/32
3 Missing or defective lights or reflectors
4 Brakes out of adjustment
5 Oil or grease leak
6 Fire extinguisher not compliant
7 Damaged or chafing brake hose
8 No annual inspection
9 Brake violation (general)
10 Automatic brake adjuster violation
11 Broken turn signal
12 Defective windshield wipers
13 Defective stop lamp
And
14 Missing warning triangles or flares

Types of Vehicle Inspections

Pre-trip Inspections
En-route Inspections
Cargo Inspections
Post-trip Inspections
Roadside Inspections
Periodic Inspections

396.13 Driver Inspection

Before driving a motor vehicle, the driver shall:
a). Be satisfied that the motor vehicle is in safe
operating condition;
b). Review the last driver vehicle inspection
report; and
c). Sign the report, only if defects or deficiencies
were noted by the driver that prepared the report,
to acknowledge that the driver has reviewed it and
that there is a certification that the required
repairs have been performed. The signature
requirement does not apply to the listed defects on
a towed unit which is no longer part of the vehicle
combination.

The Pre-trip
Inspection
First, check
out the front of the Tractor
(Truck)

Any visible
Leaks?

Is license plate securely

attached?
Is the truck leaning?

Lights working?

Now check items in the engine

compartment on the passenger side
Coolant
Reservoir

Alternato
r

Water pump
Check Oil
Level

Springs &/or
Airbags
Spring/Air Mounts
and U-Bolts
Shock Absorber

Leaks and hoses

Any wear or chafing of
parts?

Belts in
good
condition?

Drivers Side Engine Compartment

Air compressor

Master Cylinder

Belt(s)

Steering
Box
Spring/Air
Mounts and UBolts

Steering
Linkage

Power steering
fluid

Shock Absorber

Front Brakes

Brake Hose or lines

Brake Chamber

Slack Adjuster &

Push-rod

Drum & linings or

Rotor and disk

Front wheels

Hub oil seals

(Under center
cap)

Drive Shaft
Differential

Drive shaft

U-Joint

Coupling System Fifth Wheel

Type

5th Wheel Skid Plate

Platform

Rear of Tractor (Continued) and Behind the

Cab

Air Connectors and

Lines

Electric Connectors and

Lines

Check lights/Reflectors

Side of Trailer
Frame and
Tandem Release
Lights and
Reflectors
Doors & Ties &
Lifts
Trailer Wheels
check tires, rims,
lug nuts, hub oil
seals and spacers
or budd spacing

Trailer Suspension and Trailer Brakes

U-Bolts

Brake hoses and

lines
Brake Chamber

Drum & linings or Rotor & disk

Rear of Trailer

Doors and lift

Lights and Reflectors

Splash guards

Fire Extinguisher SECURELY MOUNTED

Emergency Equipment

Now enter the cab and check the

following:
Lighting Indicators
Oil Pressure
Temperature Gauge
Air Pressure Gauge
Ammeter/Voltmeter
Mirrors
Wipers and Washers
Windshield
Horn(s)
Heater/Defroster
Safety/Emergency Equipment
Hydraulic Brake Check
Breakaway Module
Air Brake Checks
Parking Brake
Service Brakes
Safety belt (Seat belt)

Now check your logbook Is it current and updated?

Post-trip Inspections
The Post-trip inspection is
documented on the reverse side
of your paper log sheet. Be
sure to fully complete the
inspection each day and submit
the report with your logs.
Remember to sign the
inspection document.
Remember to log your post-trip
inspection as on-duty time.

Tips to make roadside inspections

less painful:
1. Make sure you keep your truck
and equipment clean.
2. Carry yourself in a professional
manner.
3. Ensure all the vehicle/trailer
lighting operates correctly.
4. Use proper load securement
methods for the type of commodity
you are transporting.

5. Keep vehicle and driver paperwork

neat and in organized manner.
Ensure all documents are current
discard expired documents. This
includes all permits, driver physical
(medical card), insurance, registration
and Annual Vehicle Inspection(s).
6. Inspect the vehicle(s) everyday
prior to moving the vehicle. DO A
GOOD PRE-TRIP INSPECTION!
7. KEEP YOUR LOGBOOK CURRENT!
And the best tip to staying legal
is Read and understand your
PTL Drivers Manual and mail you
receive from the company. It
can only help you if you open it
and read it!

Send all Roadside Inspections

to the company immediately!
Roadside Inspection Reporting Requirements
You are required to submit to the original copy of all driver or
vehicle inspections you are subjected to by any governmental
agency while under dispatch within 24 hours. These reports must
be reviewed by a company official, signed, and returned to the
issuing agency within 7 to 15 days. All noted defects must be
repaired immediately. You must also be sure to log any
roadside inspections as On-Duty time exactly when the
inspection began and exactly when the inspection ended.
You earn Gold Driver Rewards points redeemable for quality
merchandise for every violation-free roadside inspection.
Visit www.driveforgold.com to log in and more information.

Example of an Annual Vehicle

Inspection Form