Don't cross the border.
You have no rights at that point. They do not ask to search, they just search.
Can DOT Highway patrols search your truck
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Landstar2206, Jun 5, 2010.
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Like I said, the CAN use that as an excuse...its in the regs. However, doesn't mean they are under any obligation to check...it's at their discretion. If you are getting ignorant on the side of the road, they may want to "have a little look inside", and that gives them the power to stick their nose a little farther into the truck. Most of the time, though, if you acting reasonable with them, and you don't give them any reason to feel the need to look inside the truck, they generally won't pull that ace out of their sleeve.
As for your other belongings/contraband, out-of-sight, out-of-mind is a good rule of thumb to go by. If it's out where they can see it, they are probably going to see it, and depending upon what exactly "it" is, it could give them all the reason they need to perform a more detailed search of the truck. -
Nope, ask anyone that hauls Tyson.
If you run 500 to 700 everyday with bumping 4 docks. Save the big words, full of it is used more by truckers. I guess you never restart either? -
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joshuapowell61 Thanks this.
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Shippers and receivers also cannot legally force you to comply with a search. They have the right to prohibit you from entering the property if you refuse a search, but that is ALL they can do. They cannot detain you.
I have a general rule in which I do not consent to searches of my truck for any reason. If you cannot see it from where you are standing outside of the truck, you aren't going to see it. If I'm in a cooperative mood, I MAY open the driver's side door for you...while I'm sitting in the driver's seat...but that is as far as you'll get.
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