Virginia law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to require motor carriers to submit reports, records, and contracts, and to prescribe the form and retention of such documents. The Department has broad authority to inspect and examine carriers' lands, buildings, equipment, and records to ensure compliance. These provisions apply to carriers, receivers, trustees, and related persons involved in motor carrier operations.
The DMV can require annual, periodical, or special reports, including answers to specific questions and copies of contracts or agreements related to motor carrier operations.
Yes, the DMV can prescribe the forms and retention periods for accounts, records, and memoranda, which carriers must keep for the specified duration.
Yes, the DMV and its employees have authority to access and inspect lands, buildings, equipment, and all records or documents related to carrier operations.
Yes, the provisions apply to receivers of carriers and operating trustees, ensuring oversight during such arrangements.