The regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) apply to the motor carrier (employer), driver (employee), and operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle.  Among the regulations of the FMCSA, at 49 CFR 392 & §396, are those that require the regular, and sometimes documented, inspection of a CMV.  These regulations, like a lot of others, have become shrouded in confusion, resulting in a mistaken belief that a documented pre- and post-trip inspection is required of all CMVs.  The purpose of this article is to explain the requirements for a motor carrier and driver to conduct inspections of a commercial motor vehicle in compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). (more…)