Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-06 - Rules and Regulations As To Supervision and Control of Motor Vehicles and Motor Buses
Chapter 1340-06-01 - RULES AND REGULATIONS AS TO SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTOR BUSES
Section 1340-06-01-.27 - TRAILER SAFETY INSPECTION PROCEDURE

(1) After the trailer safety inspection is conducted in accordance with Department rules, the Department inspector shall complete a trailer inspection report which shall include a list and description of any safety violations found, and the conclusions of the inspector as to whether the vehicle is in substantial compliance with applicable trailer safety rules. The inspector and the applicant shall both sign the form. The applicant shall be given the original of the inspection report.

(2) If the inspected trailer is found to be in compliance with Department trailer safety regulations, the Department inspector shall issue a Trailer Safety Inspection Certificate and shall assign a safety certification number to the trailer. This number shall be noted on the inspection report and shall be permanently affixed to the body of the vehicle by the inspector.

(3) If the inspected trailer is not found to be in compliance with Department trailer safety regulations, the Department inspector shall advise the applicant of his right to reapply for inspection after the safety violations are repaired. The applicant shall not be permitted to operate this trailer over state highways and roads until such time as it has passed a trailer safety inspection conducted by the Department.