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Specific truck categories must be inspected and may require a U.S. DOT number. The document also outlines interstate driver prerequisites, definitions such as GVWR and hazardous materials, and exemptions for farmers. 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The document also lists additional categories, such as certain hazardous-material vehicles and passenger-carrying vehicles with 16+ seats.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What must be kept in the vehicle during inspections?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"The inspection sticker or inspection report must be kept in the vehicle at all times. It should include the date of the inspection, not the date of the next inspection.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"When is a health card required for the driver?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"A health card signed by a doctor is required when the vehicle being driven fits specified categories, including vehicles with high GVWR, vehicles placarded for hazardous materials, or passenger-carrying vehicles with 16+ seats. The document also references farm-related exemption criteria.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},302895,1789798506,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":14,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":130,"read_time":24,"preview_page_count":4},8796095027276,"https://avatar.qwps.com/avatar/d3BzX2FwX3Rlc3RfMjUxMTI2XzAxODA=","Vehicle Inspection Requirements  \nAll vehicles over 10,001 lbs. involved in interstate commerce (crossing state lines) must be inspected annually for safety. Either, the inspection sticker or inspection report must be in the vehicle at all times. The vehicle must be inspected by a certified mechanic. Thereport or sticker should include the date of the inspection and not the date of the next inspection.  \nInspection includes: brake systems, coupling device, fuel systems, lights, steering, suspension, frame, tires, wheels, windshieldsand wipers.  \nTrucks Which Must Be Inspected Annually include:  \n♦ A vehicle or combination vehicle with a GVWR of  \n10,001 lbs. , or more, that is crossing state lines.  \n♦ A vehicle which must be placarded for transportation of hazardous materials regardless of the GVWR.  \n♦ A passenger-carrying vehicle with a seating capacity of 16 passengers or more including the driver.  \nTrucks Subject to Inspection  \nIf your truck meets any of the preceding criteria, your vehicle is subject to inspection and therefore, must meet minimum federal safety standards.  \nU.S. DOT Number— If your truck meets any of the preceding criteria and you cross state lines, you must have a U. S. DOT number from the U. S. DOT.  \nCONTACT:  \nFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  \n640 Grassmere Park, Suite 111  \nNashville, TN 37211 615-781-5781  \nApply on-line for a DOT number at: [https://www.mchqecom.com/mcs150v5/welcome.asp](https://www.mchqecom.com/mcs150v5/welcome.asp)[ ](https://www.mchqecom.com/mcs150v5/welcome.asp)or [http://www.safersys.org/](http://www.safersys.org/)  \nFederal regulations enforced by Department of Safety, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement.  \nInterstate Driver Must Have:  \n♦ State driver license;  \n♦ Health card certifying that the driver meets the minimum physical qualifications;  \n♦ Vehicle inspection sticker or report;  \n♦ Logs for the past 7 days;  \n♦ Log for the current day;  \n♦ Shipping papers for any hazardous materials.  \nFarmers are exempt from several safety regulations such as certain brake , safety chain, etc. requirements. However, it is the recommendation of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement that farmers should still comply with regulations feasible to them for their personal safety and the safety of other motorists.  \nGrossVehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)—the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle. Usually there is a tag with this information on the inside driver’s door. On trailers, it must be on the front. Otherwise, it should at least be on the registration papers.  \nInterstate Commerce— means across state lines, including international boundaries.  \nHazardous Materials—those materials which have been designated by U.S. DOT to be capable of giving an unreasonable risk to health safety and property when transported.  \nPrivate Motor Carrier—is a person who provides transportation of property or passengers, by commercial motor vehicle, and is not a for-hire motor carrier.  \nFor-Hire Motor Carrier— is a transporter of goods or passengers by motor vehicle for compensation. For-hire motor carriers must comply with ALL federal trucking regulations even when hauling agricultural supplies and equipment.  \nLoose Material—includes any substance that could spill, drop off, or blow away from the open bed when the vehicle is operated. It does not include materials such as sand or salt for weather conditions.  \nDirect questions to:  \nTENNESSEE FARM BUREAU FEDERATION Department of Public Affairs Rhedona Rose, Director Stefan Maupin, Associate Director  \nP. O. Box 313  \nColumbia,TN 38402 931-388-7872 ext. 2220  \nTENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY Commercial Vehicle Enforcement  \nP. O. Box 463  \nManchester, TN 37349 931-723-5062 or 1148 Foster Avenue Nashville, TN 37210 615-687-2322  \n08/02  \n\n| Guide to Trucking Laws and Regulations in Tennessee |\n| --- |\n| |\n| Do They Affect You and Your Farming Operation? |\n| |\n|  |\n|  Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation\u003Cbr>|\n\nCommercial Dri","cbCailfM0XQABXE7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailfM0XQABXE7","pdf",120871,"English","# Vehicle Inspection Requirements\n## Trucks Which Must Be Inspected Annually\n## Trucks Subject to Inspection\n## Interstate Driver Must Have\n# Commercial Driver License (CDL)\n## Farm Vehicle Exemption\n# Health Card Requirements","[{\"question\":\"Which vehicles must undergo annual safety inspections under the rules described?\",\"answer\":\"Vehicles over 10,001 lbs. involved in interstate commerce must be inspected annually. 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