Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspector

The mission of the Division of Commercial Vehicle Enforcement is to encourage and promote a safe driving environment through education and safety awareness while enforcing State and Federal laws and regulations, placing special emphasis on commercial vehicles. Responsibilities of a Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Inspector may include: Inspection of driver/vehicle records for compliance with licensing permits, vehicle/driver operation laws and regulations. Walks, climbs, stoops, and crawls around, on, and under vehicles to physically inspect vehicles for safety defects. Checks cargo manifest to determine if hazardous materials are being carried, and if so, inspects for compliance with hazardous materials transportation regulations. Places vehicles and/or drivers “out of service” for critical violations of the federal and state motor carrier safety regulations. Completes various forms and reports required by the Department of Kentucky State Police in accordance with operations manual.

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