should i find a new job?

Well I'm just saying if it were me, I'd rather sit home looking for some other employment than be sitting in the big house for no telling how many years, because I ended up killing a family of four that were innocently rolling down the road. Even if that doesn't happen, how long will your CDL remain intact or clean if you're in constant death traps.

There is a way DOT could crack down on them, without you being pegged as the complainant. Think about it.
I just get tired of ppl concerned only for themselves, and not think about the serious risk/effect it can have on others. jmo

 

Where exactly are these trucks located? If they are being driven down the road in those conditions I want to stay as far away as possible. Sounds like the owners are more worried about stuffing their pockets than anything else.

 

Do you even know what a pretrip is?What's the point when you still drive the crap.Kind of defeating the purpose aren't you?From now on just get in and drive like the majority does.Pretrip is suppose to be the law but ppl take it as more of a suggestion.Anyone who knowingly drives crap is just as much to blame as the boss is and that is you.The questions you asked in your first post tells me you need to go back to school.

 

Every driver at this company are as much to blame as this boss is.Money is first and foremost in this industry no matter how many laws there are but yet we blame FMCSA This is the reason why every driver, every carrier in our country suffer because of companies and drivers like this one.

 

I don't care what roads you drive on,the point is YOU DO NOT leave the lot with bad equipment.This guy is making good money otherwise he wouldn't be in business.No reason why he can't invest some of that money to fix the trks.Right now there are thousands of drivers on the road with crap just hoping they make it to their destination ontime and safe.You asked the forum if you should find a job.why ask us,JUST DO IT.You know you should otherwise you wouldn't have even asked.I apologize for getting tiffy.I should have realized you being a newby plays a part in this.One day though this is all going to come back and haunt you if you continue to drive for this unsafe company.Is it really worth risking your CDL?There has to be companies out there in this type of driving that will take you with your little exp.

 

First off, You should NEVER drive truck with those problems. All are DOT issues and you could be in violation if you get pulled over. If you get in to an accident and kill someone you could even face criminal negligence charges for driving a truck you knew was not DOT legal. I would quit asap and report the company to DOT. If they tell you to drive or your fired, let them fire you. Their actions are totally illegal. Let them know the equipment is not legal and dont drive untill they make it right. I'm not to concerned about the 15 min pay thing, because depending on rate you may still make good money although it does sound sketchy. I am concerned about you driving unsafe equipment and wrecking your driving record.