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Missed a pop up inspection site, do I tell the CO?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by xzmpt, Nov 14, 2025.

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  1. Nov 14, 2025 #1
    xzmpt

    xzmpt Light Load Member

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    So I stopped at a pilot in Tennessee for fuel. Then when I got back on the interstate less than a mile, there was a brake inspection site. I thought it was a normal exit because I was basically still merging on the highway. By time, I realized it was an inspection stop before a downgrade, it was too late. Two cop cars were waiting at the end of the inspection ramp. Me and another truck driver got pulled over. Long story short I got a level three inspection with no violations. The officer told me to drive safe and don’t let it happen again. I didn’t get a written warning or a ticket. When I report to my company about the inspection, should I tell them that I also bypassed the inspection site? I don’t want to open myself up to be fired if I don’t have to.
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2025 #2
    Chinatown

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    No, just say you were inspected at the weigh station.
    Saying you bypassed the weigh station could come back to haunt you in the future.
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2025 #3
    lual

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    "Loose lips sink ships"
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2025 #4
    motocross25

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    Hell no! Show them the clean inspection, take your “atta boy” and lesson learned for next time. You got away with one. Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2025 #5
    bad-luck

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    NO! Why would you do that? Unless of course you want to be reprimanded or fired and destroy your driving career
     
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  8. Nov 14, 2025 #6
    TripleSix

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    You have to send your company the inspection report. This report would list all fines and violations. Everything the company needs to know is on the inspection report. A good report gets you an “atta boy.”

    VOLUNTEERING unfavorable information would tell everyone in the office that you are a dumbarse. The first infraction that happens after that, even something small and insignificant, they will view you as a liability.
     
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  9. Nov 14, 2025 #7
    Born2win

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    Don't rat yourself out.. wtf
     
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  10. Nov 14, 2025 #8
    rluky13

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    Don't tell them anything.
     
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  11. Nov 14, 2025 #9
    kwswan

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    Hard to believe you blew the brake check station at Monteagle and the trooper didn't note it on the inspection report.
     
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  12. Nov 14, 2025 #10
    Trucker61016

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    Is this really a question??? Use common sense :rolleyes::rolleyes:
     
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