Interpretations to Part 396 — Inspection, repair, and maintenance
Question 1:
What recordkeeping requirements under §396.21 is a carrier subject to when it
utilizes an FHWA-approved State inspection program?
Guidance:
The motor carrier must comply with the record-keeping requirements of the
State. The requirements specified in §396.21 (a) and (b) are applicable only in
those instances where the motor carrier self-inspects its CMVs or has an agent
perform the periodic inspection.