Help understanding dot regulations

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  1. Nov 19, 2020 #11
    Thetrashnoob

    Thetrashnoob Medium Load Member

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    Thank you, I thought it went by the rating but weight was a part of it. So I’ve got the extinguisher, triangle kit. I need to get a spare fuse kit, not exactly sure what I need for that yet but I’m looking into it. I think I’ve almost got everything that I’ll need to get it inspected and get it on the road!
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2020 #12
    ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Spare fuses are a joke. It's required, but the requirement is simply "spare fuses". Run to you local auto parts store and pick up an assortment pack for a few dollars and toss it somewhere in the truck.
     
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  4. Nov 19, 2020 #13
    kemosabi49

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    My last company had an assortment of fuses in a heavy duty ziploc bag the fitted on the rings of the binder of the permit book. When the DOT opened up the book that first thing they saw were the fuses. And yes is is kind of a joke.
    It is a good idea to carry extra bulbs for at least all of your tractor lights.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2020 #14
    Thetrashnoob

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    Got the truck all set and decided to take it out for it’s maiden voyage, it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting, I certainly need some work with the shifting. Just need to find out what rpms I should be running for what gear and whatnot, I just shifted when it sounded right, ( same as I do in my car) Other than the awful vibration in what seems like my driver side front tire rest of the truck rode pretty well, very rough as to be expected for a truck. But I’m happy I got to take it out so I can start getting used to it. I thought hydro brakes would be more sensitive/stop better
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2020 #15
    wis bang

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    And they have no sense of humor as the write up a truck with circuit breakers and no fuses for not having spare fuses....
     
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