No. However, the report must cover at least the following parts and accessories:
- Service brakes including trailer brake connections;
- Parking (hand) brake;
- Steering mechanism;
- Lighting devices and reflectors;
- Tires;
- Horn;
- Windshield wipers;
- Rear vision mirror;
- Coupling devices;
- Wheels and rims; and
- Emergency equipment.
Provisions also must be made for three signatures on the report:
- The signature of the driver who prepared the report;
- The motor carrier’s or mechanic’s, signature certifying the reported defects or deficiencies have been corrected or that no correction is necessary; and
- The reviewing driver’s signature acknowledging the corrective action taken by the carrier.
Refer to 396.11.