Compliance & Audits · Free Checklist
Roadside Inspection Response Checklist
Coordinate report delivery, out-of-service controls, corrections, certification, and retention after a roadside inspection.
Who It’s For
Drivers, maintenance staff, and safety managers handling an inspection report.
How to Use It
Start when a driver receives an inspection report. Follow every out-of-service order and the issuing agency’s instructions. Assign each correction, preserve evidence, and track the carrier’s certification and any required return.
What’s Included
- Driver notification and operating limits
- Correction and certification workflow
- Return and retention record
The current 396.9 rule requires return when requested by the issuing state agency. Follow the actual report instructions and any additional applicable requirements. This checklist is not the agency’s certification form.
Put It into Practice
Need help applying this to your operation? Plan your vehicle files and inspections.
Related Downloads
Official References
Check the applicable requirements alongside your company procedures.
Using This Download
Is this a fillable PDF?
This is a printable 1-page PDF. Complete it by hand after printing, or add text with a PDF editor. It does not contain interactive form fields.
Can MSM customize it for our company?
Yes. MSM clients can ask their MSM team to adapt the resource to company procedures, reporting contacts, equipment, and branding. The standard public download is available to everyone.
Reviewed October 26, 2026. These resources support U.S. trucking safety work. Apply the rules, exceptions, equipment instructions, and state requirements relevant to your operation. A completed form does not by itself establish compliance.