Chp 365 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Chp 365 Form PDF Details

The CHP 365 form is the official Motor Carrier Terminal Inspection Application (Rev. 08/07) submitted to the California Highway Patrol to register for a Biennial Inspection of Terminals (BIT) Program inspection. California Vehicle Code Section 34501.12 mandates that all motor carriers operating commercial vehicles over 10,001 pounds on California highways participate in the BIT Program and submit this application to schedule their terminal inspection.

Who Must Submit the CHP 365 Application

Motor carriers and trucking companies operating the following vehicle types in California must complete and submit this application:

• Commercial trucks and tractor-trailers over 10,001 lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)
• School buses, youth buses, and farm labor vehicles
• Passenger carriers and charter-party transportation companies
• Vehicles transporting hazardous materials on California roads

Information Required on the Form

The 4-page pdf application collects detailed carrier identification information, including legal name, DBA name, California carrier identification number (CA number), Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), and USDOT number. Carriers must also provide emergency contact details, the physical and mailing addresses of the California terminal to be inspected, and a description of vehicle types and operations at the terminal. Each section must be completed in full to avoid delays in scheduling the inspection.

BIT Program Fees and Compliance Requirements

The BIT Program requires an annual inspection fee payable to the California Highway Patrol when submitting the application. Providing inaccurate information or failing to comply with terminal inspection requirements may result in penalties under the California Vehicle Code. Motor carriers must keep their carrier information current with the CHP. Contact your local CHP Commercial Vehicle Section office to confirm the current fee schedule before submitting the form.

For related CHP inspection pdf documents, see the CHP 362 form (Motor Carrier Permit Application) and the CHP 398 form. You can also review the commercial vehicle lease agreement if you operate leased equipment.