DOT violations.

That's a personal choice call.
I'd deliver the load, then deal with the repairs.
If then the company doesn't want to do the repairs, find another job.

 

Can’t you replaced a light bulb or headlight ? If ELD is malfunctioning, use paper log for back up. Windshield ?, that depends, if it cracked on drivers side or passenger side. If you get pulled in for inspection, explain that it just happened and your on your way to the terminal.

 

It depends on the light, a bunch of our marker lights are hardwired in, while a lot of our midship and tail lights are riveted in. They're all led, so they don't tend to burn out but it is annoying to need a shop for something that simple.

 

Have them send a message or email you from a company email address to run with the defects. If they give you any push back about confirming their desires in a written form - find a new company.

 

Valid point. The OP didn’t say what kind of light it was. Regardless, they should teach newbies or offer a side class on basic maintenance while on the road to avoid any violations.

 

How to change a headlight
How to test a fuse
How to replace a fuse

Just read your owners manual, search on a search engine or search on YouTube. If you can post on the forum you can search the internet or search YouTube.

Every road test should verify the job applicant can do these minor maintenance items to avoid a $300 service call.

 

Let your DM know about your concerns, push for a safe solution. Stand up for your safety and job.

 

OK two things.

1 - the malfuncitoning ELD is easy, go paper! part of that is the cracked windshield, run with it. Don't worry about anything to do with it, unless it is shattered, most officers will just let you go if you tell them the company will get it fixed.

2 - which light? is it a headlight? is it a marker light? which light.

I again would run with it if it is something like a marker light.