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Inspection Details

Vehicle identifier recorded

Enter the bus unit number, VIN, and license plate or fleet identifier used by the district.

Inspection type selected

Select whether this is an annual or semi-annual DOE inspection certification review.

Inspection date recorded

Record the date and time the compliance inspection was completed.

Inspector name and role recorded

Enter the inspector's name, title, and organization.

Current certification due date verified critical (required)

Confirm the bus certification is within the required inspection interval for the selected inspection type.

Yes No N/A

Certification Sticker Verification

Current inspection sticker displayed critical (required)

Verify the bus has a current DOE inspection sticker affixed in the required location.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Sticker is legible and unaltered critical (required)

Confirm the sticker is readable, not expired, and shows no signs of tampering, damage, or alteration.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Sticker matches vehicle and inspection period critical (required)

Verify the sticker serial number, date, or color coding matches the bus and the current certification cycle.

Yes No N/A

Sticker location complies with district or state requirement

Confirm the sticker is placed in the approved visible location for quick roadside verification.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Inspection Record Review

Current inspection certificate on file critical (required)

Verify a valid inspection certificate or equivalent state DOE record is available for the vehicle.

Yes No N/A

Inspection date is within required interval critical (required)

Confirm the certificate date falls within the annual or semi-annual inspection cycle required for the bus.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies and repairs documented

Review the record for any prior deficiencies, repair orders, and evidence of closure before the bus returned to service.

Yes No N/A

Supporting documents attached

Attach or reference the inspection report, repair documentation, and any state or district certification records.

Note (optional)

Vehicle Safety Condition

Emergency exits unobstructed and operable critical (required)

Check that emergency doors, windows, and roof exits are clear, labeled, and function as intended.

Yes No N/A

Tires, lights, mirrors, and stop arm show no obvious safety defect critical (required)

Verify there are no visible defects that would indicate the bus is unsafe for service or likely to fail inspection.

Yes No N/A

Required safety equipment present

Confirm required safety equipment is present and accessible, such as fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and body fluid cleanup kit if required by district policy.

Yes No N/A

No active out-of-service condition observed critical (required)

Indicate whether any condition was observed that would require immediate removal from service pending repair or reinspection.

Yes No N/A

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

Deficiencies documented with corrective action

Record each deficiency, the corrective action taken or required, and the responsible party.

Bus removed from service if required critical (required)

Confirm the bus was removed from service when a critical deficiency or expired certification was identified.

Yes No N/A

Inspector signature captured critical (required)

Capture the inspector's signature to certify the accuracy of the inspection record.

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Run: State DOE School Bus Inspection Certification Tracking

Inspection Details

Certification Sticker Verification

Inspection Record Review

Vehicle Safety Condition

Corrective Actions and Sign-Off

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