Common use of Maintenance Reports Clause in Contracts

Maintenance Reports. 1). To enable CARRIER to fulfill its obligations under D.O.T. regulations to monitor the inspection, maintenance and repair of equipment operated under its authority, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agrees to provide CARRIER with monthly vehicle maintenance reports on each unit of leased equipment provided to CARRIER hereunder not later than the 15th day of the month for previous month. The reports shall specify all maintenance and repairs performed on the vehicle and shall be supported by paid receipts 2). INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR must submit a Vehicle Inspection Report prior to completion of this Lease Agreement. CARRIER shall have the right to remove any unit of leased equipment from service when unsafe conditions are found by D.O.T. inspection or otherwise. 3). INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS not submitting the Quarterly Vehicle Inspection Report will be fined for non-compliance. All drivers who get “Out Of Service” will be charged with $300.00 for the first time being OOS, $500.00 for the second time being OOS, $1,000.00 for the third time being OOS, and immediate termination of employment. At any time CARRIER reserves the right to make changes to above policies at their discretion. Any non Out of Service violation as a result of roadside inspections will be fined $250.00 up to $1,000.00 per inspection. Any further major violations and negligence by the drivers will result in more serious disciplinary actions like suspension and termination.