DOT violation warning questions

I commenter on the right post.

 

The text they type in doesn't matter. If there is something in the violation section it's a violation, not a warning. Just because an LEO doesn't know that doesn't make it not a violation.

 

The inspection form indicates that there is a record and anything listed under violations IS just that; a violation.

The inspection form means that the roadside will show up on the carriers Safety Management System report and any violations listed will assign the carrier points.

Your personal Pre-employment Screening Program report will show these violations and some carriers utilize a third party to monitor which violation points each individual driver has managed to contribute to the carriers score.

 

No such thing as a warning if its on an inspection form... If its listed in the "violation" section, then its a violation. There are many, if not most, violations that dont carry a fine.

 

If there is ANYTHING listed in the Violation section, it is a violation and will show up on your PSP. Warnings don't have fines and violations don't NECESSARILY have fines either. Some do and others do not.

 

maybe get a long handled inspection miirror big enough to see the seals back there

 

That's an idea.

You can look for brake gaps too. Indicating out of adjuatment.

 

Thought it was 2 years. Points drop off every 8 months.