military driving

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by mlrs270, May 26, 2010.

  1. mlrs270

    mlrs270 Light Load Member

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    i was driving in nc with the national guard and we were told to weigh through the scales on i-40/85. i stopped the convoy and told the weighmaster military is exempt from weighing and he tried to put us out of service for refusing to weigh. any put from anyone? i called my 1SG and then bn commander the guy was in hot water for stopping our convoy on official business.
     
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  3. grimesjm1

    grimesjm1 Medium Load Member

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    whats your question?
     
  4. broncrider

    broncrider Road Train Member

    military are exempt from all DOT, to include HOS and wieght limits........convoys are stictly off limits to scales (3 or more vehicles)

    just like state trucks except with a cooler paint job

    LOL

    if i had time i'd tell what reg its in.......
     
  5. mlrs270

    mlrs270 Light Load Member

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    he said he had the authority to put us out of service and plus inspect our trucks. we had well over 20 vehicles in our convoy and plus we were hauling rocket pods for MLRS weapon system so we were all armed at the same time. im a e7 and i know the regulation myself. what do people think they can do when they know they do not have the authority to do this.
     
  6. jron619

    jron619 Medium Load Member

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    did he write you a ticket for not wearing a seat belt?
     
  7. 3.14

    3.14 Road Train Member

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    it was probably some rookie who didn't know any better, or felt he was above what is written, or both.
     
  8. mlrs270

    mlrs270 Light Load Member

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    funny seat belts were worn1
     
  9. snake021

    snake021 Bobtail Member

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    §390.3 General applicability.

    (f) Exceptions. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the rules in this subchapter do not apply to'
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    (f)(2) Transportation performed by the Federal government, a State, or any political subdivision of a State, or an agency established under a compact between States that has been approved by the Congress of the United States;
     
  10. spacecadet57

    spacecadet57 Bobtail Member

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    That just goes to show how arrogant some of those DOT officers! I hope he's in some VERY HOT WATER!
     
  11. Spacer

    Spacer Medium Load Member

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    Hmm... you could have told him what you were hauling, then asked him whether your drivers were under arrest... and whether he was taking custody of the rocket pods.

    Then again... you outgunned him anyway. Though, Ma Deuce on the roof may have encouraged him to take the high road in the first place. Swing it in his direction, "You were saying?"
     
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