How to Fill Out Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report at a glance

What it is: This is the Nevada Transportation Authority TOW TRUCK ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORT.

Who signs: Enter the Inspection Garage/Company Name, the Printed Name of Qualified Inspector, the Telephone Number and the Qualified Inspector's Signature.

A filled-in Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example: the Service Brakes and Parking Brakes rows of a tow truck's inspection, with the Service Brakes given a Repair Date

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, example: the Service Brakes and Parking Brakes rows of a tow truck's inspection, with the Service Brakes given a Repair Date
A tow company records the brake checks of one tow truck. Parking Brakes is marked OK, and Service Brakes gets a repair date. The picture shows page 1, and none of its entries is real. In Tires, brake system, wheels and rims, suspension, OK is left blank for Service Brakes because it needs repair. Nothing goes in Windshield glazing, horn, winch, bucket, boom, stinger, shovel, broom because this story covers only the brake checks. The repair date follows the inspection date.

How to fill out Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report, box by box

Tow company name, vehicle and certification

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, tow company name, vehicle and certification

Enter the Tow Company Name, Inspection Date, Street Address, City, State and Zip Code, Unit Number, Year, Make, Model and License Plate and Vehicle Identification Number.

CERTIFICATION: This vehicle has been inspected in accordance with 49 CFR 396.17 and Appendix A to 49 CFR Subchapter B.

Tires, brake system, wheels and rims, suspension

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, tires, brake system, wheels and rims, suspension

Under BRAKE SYSTEM, each row (Service Brakes, Parking Brakes, Drums & Rotors, Brake Hose, Hydraulic Brakes, Brake Tubing and Electric Brakes) has OK and Repair Date, as does each row under TIRES, WHEELS & RIMS and SUSPENSION.

Lighting devices, exhaust system, safe loading

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, lighting devices, exhaust system, safe loading

Under LIGHTING DEVICES: All lighting devices and reflectors required by section 393 shall be operable.

Under EXHAUST SYSTEM: "NO leak at a point forward of or directly below the driver/sleeper compartment" and "DOES NOT leak into atmosphere".

NO part of exhaust system so located as would likely result in burning, charring or damaging the electrical wiring, fuel supply or any combustible part of the motor vehicle.

Steering mechanism, windshield wipers, coupling devices, fuel system, frame

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, steering mechanism, windshield wipers, coupling devices, fuel system, frame

Under SAFE LOADING: Vehicle part(s) or condition such that the spare tire or any part of the load or dunnage CANNOT fall onto the roadway, and Protection against shifting cargo. STEERING MECHANISM: Steering Wheel Free Play. WINDSHIELD WIPERS: Power unit DOES NOT have inoperative wiper, missing or damaged parts.

Front Axle Beam & Steering Components Other Than Steering Column, Steering Column, Steering GearBox, Pitman Arm, Power Steering, Ball & Socket Joints, Tie Rods & Drag Links, Nuts and Steering System.

Under COUPLING DEVICES: Drawbar/Towbar Eye, Drawbar/Towbar Tongue, Safety Devices, Saddle-Mounts, Fifth Wheels and Pintle Hooks.

Under FUEL SYSTEM: NO visible leak, Fuel Tank Filler Cap Present and Fuel Tank Securely Attached.

Under FRAME: Frame Members, Tire & Wheel Clearance and Adjustable Axle Assembly (sliding subframes).

Windshield glazing, horn, winch, bucket, boom, stinger, shovel, broom

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, windshield glazing, horn, winch, bucket, boom, stinger, shovel, broom

Under WINDSHIELD GLAZING: NO cracks or vision reducing matter except as in 49 CFR 393.60. Then HORN.

Winch/Cable Condition, Bucket Condition, Boom & Boom Support/ Slide back shall be operable, Shovel, Stinger shall be operable, Fire Extingusiher/ Triangles, Amber Lights shall be operable, Safety Chains/ Hooks and Broom each have OK and Repair Date.

Inspection garage and qualified inspector

Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report example filled out, inspection garage and qualified inspector

Enter the Inspection Garage/Company Name, the Printed Name of Qualified Inspector, the Telephone Number and the Qualified Inspector's Signature.

Sources

[1] Nevada Transportation Authority Tow Truck Annual Vehicle Inspection Report, Nevada Transportation Authority (the Official source link on this page).

Tow Truck Inspection Sheet Form PDF Details

Ensuring the safety and readiness of tow trucks for road use is a critical responsibility of tow truck operators and maintenance crews. In light of this, the Tow Truck Inspection Sheet acts as an essential tool for maintaining compliance with safety standards set by the Nevada Transportation Authority and federal regulations, specifically under 49 CFR 396.17(c) and Appendix G to Subchapter B. This comprehensive form covers a wide array of inspection points, including but not limited to the condition of tires, brake systems, wheels and rims, suspension, lighting devices, exhaust system, safe loading capabilities, steering mechanisms, windshield wipers, coupling devices, fuel system, frame, windshield glazing, and additional equipment like winches, cables, and safety chains. The form requires details such as the motor carrier's name, inspection date, address, unit number, vehicle make, model, and year, as well as specific information regarding repairs and inspector qualifications. Each component is meticulously checked to ensure it meets safety requirements, with a focus on operability, absence of leaks, proper attachment, and ensuring no cracks or damage that could impair the vehicle's performance or pose a risk on the road. Achieving a certification indicates that the tow truck has passed a rigorous inspection and is deemed safe for operation, underscoring the importance of this annual review in promoting road safety and compliance with federal and state transportation regulations.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameTow Truck Inspection Sheet Form
Form Length1 page
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields131
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
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