Who is responsible for carrying out inspections required by the owner and required by legislation?

• A. The carrier
• B. The driver
• C. The enforcement officer
• D. The owner

Answer: (B)

In commercial driving, the person who must physically perform the required inspections before operating the vehicle is the driver. Regulations mandate a pre-trip inspection to ensure the vehicle is safe to drive, and the driver is the one who carries out this inspection and reports any defects. The owner or company can set inspection standards and arrange maintenance, but the actual inspection tasks are the driver's responsibility. Enforcement officers may check that inspections are being done, but they don’t perform the routine inspections for the operator. So, the driver is the one who carries out inspections required by the owner and by legislation.