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So if I refuse a load due to a failed pretrip ......

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Moneyhungrytrucker, Oct 27, 2023.

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  1. Oct 27, 2023 #1
    Moneyhungrytrucker

    Moneyhungrytrucker Light Load Member

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    So if I refuse a load due to a failed pretrip and then the company fixes the issues but then retaliates buy saying "we dont have much work right now." for weeks? What protections do we truckers have?

    wait.... let me guess... we get bent over.
     
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  3. Oct 27, 2023 #3
    LadeDi

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    You don't have any power to get loads. If there is no work there, I would leave and work someplace where they do have work.
     
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  4. Oct 27, 2023 #3
    Concorde

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    If they don’t have work then walk away..why play games.
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2023 #4
    Espressolane

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    None really. Best to start looking for a different company to work for.
     
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  7. Oct 27, 2023 #5
    Moneyhungrytrucker

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    They have plenty of work ..... Why play games with a driver for doing his job?
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2023 #6
    kylefitzy

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    What are the details on the failed pre trip?
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2023 #7
    Concorde

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    Sounds like they’re pulling your chain so why give them the satisfaction.

    What was the reason that you put the truck oos?
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2023 #8
    Moneyhungrytrucker

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    I only put a truck OOS for anything that a DOT officer can write a DOT violation for. If it can effect my CDL license, PSP, or MVR.

    If I take it and later get a random DOT inspection and the officer gives me a DOT violation, many companies will write you up for not doing your pretrip inspection. (even though you in fact did do your pretrip)

    Dont tell me "oh just make a inspection report on your ELD" many companies just pay lip service to fixing their trucks. If I take the truck I will be the one who has the DOT violation showing on his PSP.
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2023 #9
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Do you check hub seals?
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2023 #10
    kylefitzy

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    So your standards are higher than DOTS? Plenty of things that are violations that are not safety related or are not OOS violations. Even brand new equipment is not guaranteed to be 100% all the time.

    This industry is a constant balancing act of moving freight, following the regs, and safety. The last two are not directly tied together.
     
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